Level 3 Data Essentials Apprenticeship

Many people work with data. This programme is aimed at developing the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for people involved in the collection, processing, and visualisation of data.

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Qualification

Level 3

Subject area

Technology

Course type

Apprenticeship

Course length

15 months

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What is a Data Essentials Apprenticeship?

As a Data Essentials Apprentice you will deliver and support an organisation’s data collection, processing and visualisation needs to help drive business decisions. An organisation may decide to have a dedicated role for this function, or to include these skills within a variety of job roles.

An apprenticeship on the Data Essentials programme is a step towards a Senior Data Technician, Data Analyst and/or Management positions.

What will I learn?

This programme will enable existing team members or new recruits to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to fulfil this vital role.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of how to source, combine, collate and blend trustworthy data.

You’ll learn how to analyse and validate data using statistical methods, along with how to securely manage and store data in a compliant way.

You’ll learn to format and present data to inform business decisions and to aid further data analysis.

The program will build your skills with a variety of tools such as MS Excel, SQL Python, Power BI, and others which you’ll be able to start applying within the organisation from the beginning of the programme.

You’ll also learn the importance of being professional, ethical, and self-motivated. You’ll become an expert communicator to a wide range of stakeholders.

What next?

The Data Essentials programme provides apprentices with a wealth of transferable skills. Successful apprentices can often find themselves fast-tracked into more senior roles or becoming team leaders.

Entry requirements

Grade C/4 in Maths and English ideal, but not essential

Delivery and Assessment

Our programmes are delivered through blended learning, a flexible approach which suits the varied contexts of our learners and employers. Apprentices benefit from both online and in-person input with the support of our Practice Tutors and Module Tutors. In the final three months of the programme you’ll prepare and undertake an End Point Assessment.

Progression

Higher level apprenticeship.

Career Opportunities

Data Analyst
Senior Data Technician
Management Positions

Typical job roles

Data Administrator
Business Administrator
Quality Administrator
Data Support Analyst
Data Technician
Entry level Data Analyst

Course modules

Module Breakdown

Module 1

Reflective Practice

You'll be introduced to the importance of reflecting on your work-based experiences, to transfer learning to new contexts. You’ll explore principles of experiential learning through models of reflective practice, as well as learning how to structure the reflective journals you’ll be completing throughout your programme.

Module 2

Introduction to Data Science and Excel

Here you'll learn how data is collected, analysed, and the role it plays in organisations. You will be able to collate data from multiple sources, clean the data and perform basic analysis and visualisation.

Module 3

Data Protection, Quality and Advanced Excel

You'll learn how legislation and industry standards impact Data Science, the range of common data quality issues that can arise, and how to resolve them. You'll develop skills in collating data from multiple sources and various formats, clean the data, and perform advanced analysis and visualisation.

Module 4

Introduction to Relational Databases and Visualisation Tools

You'll understand how to communicate conclusions to both a technical and a non-technical audience and use a number of statistical methods and simple data modelling for data extraction and normalisation. You'll be able to perform a setup of a basic relational database and simple data extractions, perform basic data visualisation and analysis using Power BI / Tableau.

Module 5

Advanced Relational Databases and Visualisation Tools

Here you'll learn how algorithms and automation are used in Data Science and perform a setup of a complex relational database and involved data extractions. This module will enable you to perform advanced data visualisation and analysis.

Module 6

End Point Assesment

In the final three months, you'll prepare and undertake an end-point assessment.

Hear from current apprentices

"I started as an apprentice at St Richards in September 2021. I really enjoyed the learning on the job and the online learning of the course content. The school was really supportive and was very flexible with how I completed my apprenticeship. I completed my apprenticeship in Jan 2023 and was supported the whole way through by the mentor from the school and the tutor from Tiro. Once I finished my apprenticeship, I had the opportunity to progress to senior science technician. I have learnt so much in just a short time and have really enjoyed it and all the opportunities that have arisen during this time."

Emily Barr Level 3 Laboratory Technician - St Richards Catholic College

"The main surprise from this apprenticeship is that I learned practical and transferable skills that I did not learn from university, that can be transferred into other workplaces."

Liam Boyes Materials Technician Apprentice - Aggregate Industries

"I struggled a lot early on in my apprenticeship and to be honest at one point I did honestly think I wasn’t going to be able to finish it. Looking back now that would have been a huge mistake! During my apprenticeship I was always made to feel equal with others and shared equal responsibility, often working independently on site and in the lab carrying out UKAS Accredited tests. "

Jack Hodson Materials Technician Apprentice - Balfour Beatty Vinci

"With all the knowledge I have gained through Tiro and KEVICC, I believe that I can take on any challenges I face. "

Patrisia Hincheva Laboratory Technician Apprentice - King Edward VI Community College

"The Level 3 program has taught me how to balance work on top of education, and I now feel confident to study at Degree level. The experience I have gained at Waters has made me grow as a professional. Without all of this I would not be able to take the next step into a Level 6 apprenticeship. "

Alexandra Lee Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Waters Corporation

"An apprenticeship has benefited me in many ways it has given me an insight on the industry I am in and it has made my confidence grow and grow. It’s also has given me experience and knowledge in the workplace."

Zeeshan Palmer Business Administration Apprentice at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

"The whole experience taught me some valuable life lessons, and it’s given me a career with huge responsibilities. I have really matured thanks to the phenomenal support I’ve had from the company to progress my career"

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Alice Field Apprentice

"I love the event organisation part of my role, so I’m keen to specialise in events after my apprenticeship"

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Dan Gardener Materials Technician Apprentice - Balfour Beatty

"I love being an apprentice as I can learn and earn. For example, learning helps me understand how things are operated in a business and it helps me to understand what needs to be done in a business. I also love being an apprentice because it develops me as a person and makes me grow in the industry I am in."

Zeeshan Palmer Business Administration Apprentice at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace.

What makes this programme great?

Here are a few reasons why our programmes are unique

Expert Tutors – our training team has real-world Science and Technology experience, academic qualifications up to PhD level, and a wealth of teaching expertise.
Science and Technology through and through – our employers work on everything from earthworks to networks, and from cancerous cells to concrete.
Flexible – our learning programmes are built with employers, for employers. They’re modularised and flexible, to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need. And all the training is delivered through a flexible mix of online and on-site training.
Apprentices you need, when you need them – we understand businesses resourcing needs won’t stick to anyone else’s schedule. We don’t work to arbitary start dates around the academic calendar or tax years. We’ll find and start your apprentices on programme whenever you need them.

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