L3 Data Technician Apprenticeship

Course Description (Short)

Learn to source, format, and present data securely for analysis in various sectors. This apprenticeship covers data communication, analysis, blending, and ethical principles.

Course Format

The course is structured into ten Module

Time to Complete

24 months

Funding

Levy Funded

Learning Objectives

• Source data from trusted sources.
• Collate and format data for processing and presentation.
• Present data for review and analysis.
• Blend data from various sources.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data.
• Validate results of analysis.
• Communicate results verbally and through technical documentation.
• Store, manage, and share data securely.
• Collaborate with people internally and externally.
• Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments.

Teaches you:

• DAC2 L1 You understand the data sources for your work; their types, provenance, context, storage and 'owners'
• DAC2 L1 You recognize basic issues of data quality and can take action with guidance to prevent or counteract them
• DAC2 L1You understand whether data is 'fit for purpose' and can sense check data and analysis.
• DAC2 L1You approach data and analysis with curiosity and ask questions of the data and its context.
• DAC2 L1You perform data extraction and manipulation.
• DAC2 L1You understand how to summarise data and can explain what the different measures mean.
• DAC2 L1You understand how to plot data visually to display snapshots, time series and variance.
• DAC2 L1You can follow and contribute to practices and procedures describing the production of regular analyses and reports.