DA303: Metadata, Taxonomy & Data Lineage

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SFIA Reference: IRMG Level 4/5

Data Architect (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Develops and applies metadata standards to improve discoverability, auditability, and consistency across data assets.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define metadata attributes for tables and models.
  • Enable lineage tracking across data layers.
  • Use catalogues or tagging to enhance findability.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Documented metadata for a dataset or domain.
  • Implemented lineage tags or descriptions. Level 5:
  • Designed or extended metadata frameworks.
  • Led a metadata improvement or audit initiative.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Metadata mapping exercise across systems.
  • Reflection on data discoverability challenges.
  • Internal session: “What makes good metadata?”

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “Data Dictionaries and Metadata Practice”
  • Tool guides: Microsoft Purview, Collibra

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