Data Technician

Level 3

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Data Technicians play a crucial role in sourcing, formatting, and presenting data securely for analysis. This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to collect, organise, and analyse data, supporting informed decision-making across various industries. You’ll learn to work with structured and unstructured data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data security standards. This role is essential in helping organisations harness the power of data to drive business outcomes.

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  • Understanding data sources and data formats.
  • Principles of data collection, formatting, and storage.
  • Basic statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
  • Data protection legislation and organisational data security standards.
    Tools and techniques for data blending and presentation
    Fundamentals of data quality and validation.
  • Sourcing and migrating data from identified sources.
  • Collecting, formatting, and saving datasets accurately.
  • Cleaning data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  • Blending data from multiple sources for analysis.
  • Applying basic statistical methods to identify trends.
  • Creating clear and consistent technical documentation.
  • Communicating data insights to various audiences.
  • Managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Working independently and taking responsibility.
  • Using initiative in data-related tasks.
  • Maintaining a thorough and organised approach.
  • Collaborating with internal and external customers.
  • Valuing diversity and being sensitive to others’ needs.
  • Typically completed within 24 months, including off-the-job training.
  • End-Point Assessment typically completed within 3 months following on-programme learning.
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
  • For those with an education, health, and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
  • A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship

  • Advancement to Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship
  • Further specialisation in data-related roles
  • Opportunities in various industries requiring data management
  • Data Support Analyst
  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Junior Information Analyst
  • Data Technician
  • Scenario Demonstration with questioning
  • Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
  • Grading awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction