Data modelling
Data modelling involves producing visual representations of information systems to communicate the relationship between different data types.
Levels
- 1. Awareness
This skill level is currently not defined.
- 2. Working
You can:
- explain the concepts and principles of data modelling
- produce, maintain and update relevant data models for an organisation’s specific needs
- reverse-engineer data models from a live system
- 3. Practitioner
You can:
- produce relevant data models across multiple subject areas
- explain which models to use for which purpose
- understand industry-recognised data modelling patterns and standards, and when to apply them
- compare and align different data models
- 4. Expert
You can:
- understand the concepts and principles of data modelling and can produce relevant data models
- work across government and industry, recognising opportunities for the reuse and alignment of data models in different organisations
- design the method to categorise data models within an organisation
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Role levels that expect this skill
| Role level | Role | Band | Expected level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data architect | Data architect | 8a | Working |
| Senior data architect | Data architect | 8b | Practitioner |
| Chief data architect | Data architect | 8c | Expert |
| Data engineer | Data engineer | 6 | Working |
| Senior data engineer | Data engineer | 7 | Practitioner |
| Lead data engineer | Data engineer | 8a | Expert |
| Head of data engineering | Data engineer | 8b | Working |