Course description
Organisations that have robust systems in place for the collection, analysis, storage and retrieval of data benefit from a better understanding of their business than those that treat data management in an unstructured way.
This competency covers how data relating to individual projects and a surveyor’s work generally is collected, stored and retrieved. In addition to understanding the different storage systems and data sources available and knowing how they work, a candidate should also understand the principles behind the systems and what makes them effective. Candidates should also understand how general information and data is managed on a project and the increasing use of computerized central project databases.
This competency will vary greatly between the APC pathways. It is important to think of it in relation to your specific assessment, and against the backdrop of your day-to-day work and the particular IT developments in your area. In the valuation pathway, for example, this competency will cover comparable evidence.
This web class will take you through the principles and processes that collect and manage data in a project. It will also go through the key elements that Working towards the knowledge base for level 1.
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Costs
Members
- £60.50 + VAT
Non-members
- £82 + VAT
Certification / Credits
Learning outcomes
- Understand how an APC candidate can demonstrate competence in ‘Data Management’.
- Learn how data is collected.
- Identify the different Data storage systems and Data sources.
- Understand the principles behind the systems and what makes them effective.
- Define how general information and data is managed on a project.
- Familiarise with the use of computerised central project databases.
- Gain knowledge on the legislation applicable to data management and data access.
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