Data Technician Apprenticeship

Overview

Data Technicians help organisations turn information into insight. They collect, manage and analyse data, ensuring it can be trusted, understood and used to support better decisions. By identifying trends, improving data quality and communicating findings clearly, they help organisations understand performance, reduce risk and drive improvement.

The Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship develops the practical skills needed to perform this role effectively. Through a blend of technical learning and workplace application, apprentices learn how to source, format, cleanse, manage and analyse data, uncover meaningful trends, and present insights that technical and non-technical audiences can act on. They also learn how to apply data within a structured improvement approach, helping their organisation understand performance, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

 

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Skills gained

  • Analyse Performance
  • Improve Quality
  • Uncover Insights
  • Inform Decisions
  • Identify Trends
  • Communicate Findings
  • Manage Information
  • Enhance Reporting
  • Reduce Risk
  • Support Change
  • Drive Improvement

Who is the Data Technician Apprenticeship for?

Data Support Analysts, Data Technicians, Junior Data Analysts, Junior Information Analysts, Reporting Analysts, and professionals who work with data to support decision-making, reporting and business improvement.

Learners should have regular access to data as part of their role and opportunities to apply their learning in a real workplace context. No prior qualifications or experience in data analytics are required, just a willingness to learn and a desire to use data more effectively to support better decisions and improvement.

How is the Apprenticeship delivered?

The most effective way to learn is by putting new knowledge into practice. That’s why this apprenticeship blends three ways of learning into one connected experience: expert guidance to build the knowledge, real workplace projects to apply it, and self-study to deepen it. This blended approach makes learning flexible, relevant, and immediately useful, enabling learners to build capability while supporting real business needs.

 

Consultant-led Learning

40%

Live, expert-led sessions with people who've done the work. Learn from experienced consultants who bring real-world examples, practical advice and proven approaches that learners can apply in their own organisation.

Application in the Workplace

50%

The largest part of the programme, because this is where improvement is made. Put new skills into practice on real tasks and projects, building confidence, strengthening capability and creating value for the organisation throughout the programme.

Self-study

10%

Learning continues beyond the live sessions. Use curated resources, reflection and practice to reinforce learning, deepen understanding, and build the confidence to keep improving long after the programme ends.

Real Skills. Real Projects. Real Results.

Build Data Capability

Develop practical data skills that stay within your organisation long after the programme ends.

Improve Data Quality

Reduce errors, inconsistencies and duplication to increase confidence in reporting and decision-making.

Turn Data into Insight

Learn how to identify trends, communicate findings clearly and provide information people can act on.

Support Better Decisions

Provide accurate, timely information that helps teams and leaders make more informed decisions.

 

Want to learn more about our Data Technician Apprenticeship?

Our dedicated apprenticeship team deliver online information sessions twice a week where you can find out more about this apprenticeship.

Register for an Information Session

 

Apprenticeship Curriculum

Module 1: Data Technician Fundamentals

Module 2: Source Data

Module 3: Cleanse Data

Module 4: Format Data

Module 5: Analyse Data

Module 6: Visualise Data

Module 7: Communicate Findings

Module 8: Manage Data

Module 9: Support Organisational Improvement

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Useful for Learners and Employers, the Apprentice Hub is an indispensable resource for key programme information, including learner and employer handbooks, guides, procedures, and policies.

PLUS

  • Webinars, Podcasts, and Videos to support off-the-job learning
  • Apprenticeship-specific KSBs – Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours
  • Support for End-Point Assessment & Grading
  • Smart Assessor
  • Learner Stories and SO MUCH MORE!
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