Analytical classification and coding ANCC
(new)
Interpreting information and assigning classifications or labels based on domain-specific knowledge, standards, and guidelines to enable data analysis and use.
SFIA 9 is in development
- SFIA 9 beta due in early July 2024
- SFIA 9 planned for publication October 2024
This is a prototype for SFIA 9. It is subject to change before publication.
Disclaimer - prototypes/new skills may be substantially modified prior to launch or may never be released.
Guidance notes
(new)
This skill is applied in contexts where consistent categorisation of information is required to enable the data to be used reliably and effectively. This may include, but is not limited to, clinical coding, data labelling for machine learning, legal coding/indexing, and market research coding.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
- analysing and interpreting information based on domain-specific knowledge
- assigning codes, labels, or categories based on specific standards, guidelines, or frameworks
- ensuring accuracy and consistency of coding/labelling through quality assurance activities
- collaborating with subject matter experts to clarify ambiguous cases and improve coding/labelling guidelines
- providing guidance and training to others on coding/labelling practices
- contributing to the development and improvement of coding/labelling systems, guidelines, and processes.
Understanding the responsibility levels of this skill
Where lower levels are not defined...
- Specific tasks and responsibilities are not defined because the skill requires a higher level of autonomy, influence, and complexity in decision-making than is typically expected at these levels. You can use the essence statements to understand the generic responsibilities associated with these levels.
Where higher levels are not defined...
- Responsibilities and accountabilities are not defined because these higher levels involve strategic leadership and broader organisational influence that goes beyond the scope of this specific skill. See the essence statements.
Developing skills and demonstrating responsibilities related to this skill
The defined levels show the incremental progression in skills and reponsibilities.
Where lower levels are not defined...
You can develop your knowledge and support others who do have responsibility in this area by:
- Learning key concepts and principles related to this skill and its impact on your role
- Performing related skills (see the related SFIA skills)
- Supporting others with tasks (generic examples are provided by the essence statements for each level)
Where higher levels are not defined...
- You can progress by developing related skills which are better suited to higher levels of organisational leadership.
Levels
Defined at these levels: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Level 1
Analytical classification and coding: Level 2
(new)
Accurately assigns classifications/labels to low complexity information under supervision.
Understands and applies relevant classification/labelling systems, standards, and guidelines.
Participates in quality assurance activities such as peer review or supervisor checks.
Analytical classification and coding: Level 3
(new)
Independently assigns accurate classifications/labels to a broad range of information.
Interprets complex information and chooses appropriate classifications/labels.
Participates in team quality improvement initiatives.
Provides advice and guidance on classification/labelling to others.
Analytical classification and coding: Level 4
(new)
Assigns classifications/labels to highly complex information.
Performs quality assurance checks on the work of others. Investigates and corrects complex classification/labelling errors.
Delivers training to team members.
Contributes to the development of classification/labelling processes and guidelines.
Analytical classification and coding: Level 5
(new)
Leads team quality assurance and training for information classification/labelling.
Develops and implements audit methodologies.
Collaborates with subject matter experts to improve source information quality. Analyses and reports on classification/labelling quality.
Contributes to organisational information classification/labelling strategy.
Analytical classification and coding: Level 6
(new)
Sets organisational information classification/labelling standards, policies, and procedures.
Designs and oversees quality audit programmes.
Leads strategic interventions to improve information classification/labelling.
Engages with industry bodies and collaborations to define and improve standards and working practices.