This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture and store transactional and non-transactional big data obtained from a variety of sources. It involves using methodologies and techniques to obtain big data sets. It also involves analysing and storing the captured big data according to industry practices and organisational policies, procedures and protocols.

It applies to those in a broad range of industries and job roles who, under some supervision and guidance, are responsible for obtaining, preparing and storing big data.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.