Data Technician
Duration
18 Months
Funding Value
£12000
Non-levy Employer Contribution
£600 (5%)
Awarding Body
BCS
As a Data Technician, individuals are responsible for securely sourcing, formatting, and presenting data for analysis using basic methods. They communicate outcomes to relevant audiences, analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes, blend data from multiple sources, and apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data. They work with a wide range of stakeholders, collect and process data according to company procedures and recognised industry good practice, and may have the opportunity to mentor others.
During their apprenticeship, the individual will gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for their chosen role and industry. Below are examples of the subject areas to aid them in this effort:
- Data Gathering
- Data Analysis and Validation
- Approach to Work
- Distribution and Dissemination
This EPA has 2 assessment methods.
- Assessment Method 1: Scenario demonstrations with questioning
- Assessment Method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio
Typical roles that this apprenticeship will support are Business Analyst, Agile Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer
Level: 4
Duration: 18 Months
Funding Band: £12000
Non-Levy Employer Contribution: £600 (5%)
Awarding Body: BCS
- Apprentices may be required to undertake Level 2 in English & Maths
- A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL
- Data Analyst
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for Register of IT Technicians (RITTech) level 4