Data Engineer
Beavers are natural builders, constructing solid and efficient systems, just like data engineers who develop and maintain data infrastructures.
Level
Level 5
Current versions
V1.1
Our Price
Only £1300
Assesment plan
Apprenticeship
The Data Engineer Level 5 Apprenticeship
The Data Engineer apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to design, build, and optimise data pipelines and infrastructure across a range of organisational contexts. It is suited to individuals working within data, technology, or analytics teams across public, private, and charitable sector organisations.
What does the Data Engineer assessment involve?
The apprenticeship assessment for the Data Engineer standard is made up of two components.
Project evaluation report, presentation and questioning
After gateway, apprentices produce a 3,500-word evaluation report on a work-based data engineering project, covering approach, decisions, outcomes, and reflections, submitted by week 10 of the EPA period. This is followed by a 20-minute presentation and 30 minutes of questioning 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 how the apprentice applied data engineering skills and behaviours in practice, underpinned by a portfolio of real work from the apprenticeship. At progress minded, we guide all parties through the process clearly and calmly, so there are no surprises at the end.
Apprenticeship standard
Data Engineer Apprenticeship Standard
The Data Engineer standard covers the technical skills needed to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that organisations depend on. It is designed for individuals working in roles where developing and managing data pipelines, systems, and architecture is central to their day-to-day responsibilities.
Data Engineer 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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Download our 2026 assessment offering brochure to find out more about how progress minded works, the standards we assess, and our approach to fair and supportive apprenticeship assessment.
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Key info
We make the Data Engineer apprenticeship assessment straightforward for training providers, employers, and apprentices. From gateway through to results, our team is on hand to keep things moving.
