Data Technician
Owls are precise, analytical, and focused, just like data technicians who ensure accuracy in collecting and processing information.
Level
Level 3
Current versions
V1.0 and V1.1
Our Price
Only £1200
Assesment plan
Apprenticeship
The Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
The Data Technician apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage and process data effectively across a range of business contexts. It is suited to individuals working in data, operations, or analytics support roles across public, private, and charitable sector organisations.
What does the Data Technician assessment involve?
The apprenticeship assessment for the Data Technician standard is made up of two components.
Scenario demonstrations with questioning
Apprentices complete a practical scenario lasting 90 minutes, working through a brief and dataset that requires them to demonstrate data collection, transformation, analysis, and communication skills. The assessor observes performance and asks questions during or immediately after the task to confirm reasoning and decision-making, delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
A structured 60-minute professional discussion delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. The assessor uses planned and follow-up questions to explore approach, decisions, and outcomes, with the portfolio providing workplace evidence mapped to the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours. At progress minded, we guide all parties through the process clearly and calmly, so there are no surprises at the end.
Apprenticeship standard
Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard
The Data Technician standard covers the practical skills needed to source, collect, process, and present data to support business operations and decision-making. It is designed for individuals working in roles where handling and organising data accurately and efficiently is a core part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Data Technician assessment plan
All apprenticeship standards have an accompanying assessment plan. This document details the independent assessment that apprentices will undertake at the end of the apprenticeship. This will include details on the assessment methods and processes that will be followed.
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Process
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