Level 3 Data Technician
Overview
This occupation is found in all sectors where data is generated or processed including but not limited to finance, retail, education, health, media, manufacturing, and hospitality. The broad purpose of the occupation is to source, format, and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods; to communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience; analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes; blend data from multiple sources as directed and apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, managers, customers, and internal and external suppliers. They would typically work as a member of a team; this may be office based or virtual. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for collecting and processing data under the guidance of a senior colleague or multiple colleagues across the business.
Apprenticeship Assessment timelines
The training aspect of this apprenticeship will take a minimum of 12 months to complete it typically they spend around 24 months on it. The Apprenticeship Assessment is typically completed within 3 months of Gateway.
Apprenticeship Assessment methods
- Scenario Demonstrations with questioning.
- Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio.
Roles this qualification supports
Data support analyst, Data technician, Junior data analyst or Junior information analyst.
Level 4 Data Analyst
Overview
The broad purpose of the occupation is to ascertain how data can be used in order to answer questions and solve problems. Data analysis is a process of requirement-gathering, inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names. In today’s world, data analysis plays a crucial role in making decisions more evidence-based and helping organisations operate more effectively.
Apprenticeship Assessment timelines
The training aspect of this apprenticeship will take a minimum of 12 months to complete. The Apprenticeship Assessment must be completed within 3 months of Gateway.
EPA methods
- Project with presentation and Q&A.
- Professional discussion with portfolio.
Roles this qualification supports
Data analyst, Departmental data analyst, Energy data analyst, Junior analyst, Marketing data analyst or Problem analyst.