Who is it for?
You need to be aged 16 and over with a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or higher including Maths and English, relevant training, experience or qualifications and/or an aptitude test focusing on relevant IT Skills.
What will I learn?
Whilst undertaking this apprenticeship you will gain a wealth of knowledge and skills undertaking a key role within your company. The units covered by this apprenticeship include:
- Making Data-informed Decisions
- Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills in Data Literacy
- Utilising Insights and Observations with Data
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR
- Building Effective Data Communications
- Data Modelling, Querying, and Reporting for Business Intelligence
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Python Data Essentials: Introduction, Programming Fundamentals & Data Structures
- Programming with R solutions
- Introduction to SQL
- CompTIA Data+
- Microsoft Power BI for Data Analysts
Learners will also be given the option to study:
- English Functional Skills Level 2 (If required)
- Maths Functional Skills Level 2 (If required)
When can I start?
Right now! Our apprenticeships team works with local employers to offer a rolling programme, meaning you can start this apprenticeship at any time throughout the year.
Course Overview
This apprenticeship develops the Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours in the following areas:
- Identify data sources to meet the organisation's requirement, using evidence-based decision making to establish a rationale for inclusion and exclusion of various data sets and models
- Liaise with the client and colleagues from other areas of the organisation to establish reporting needs and deliver insightful and accurate information
- Collect, compile and, if needed, cleanse data, such as sales figures, Digital Twins etc. solving any problems that arise, to or from a range of internal and external systems
- Produce performance dashboards and reports in the Visualisation and Model Building Phase
- Support the organisation by maintaining and developing reports for analysis to aid with decisions, and adhering to organisational policy/legislation
- Produce a range of standard and non standard statistical and data analysis reports in the Model Building phase
- Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets
- Draw conclusions and recommend an appropriate response, offer guidance or interpretation to aid understanding of the data
- Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders, making recommendations
- Provide regular reports and analysis to different management or leadership teams, ensuring data is used and represented ethically in line with relevant legislation
- Ensure data is appropriately stored and archived, in line with relevant legislation
- Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
Additional Information
During your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported every step of the way with a range of exciting learning opportunities designed to help you succeed. Your apprenticeship will include:
- A warm welcome and comprehensive induction to help you settle in and understand how your apprenticeship journey will unfold
- Engaging online modular training to build your knowledge and develop valuable skills
- Hands-on workplace training, giving you real experience and helping you become a confident and valued member of the team
- Regular progress reviews to support your growth and keep you on track for success
Most of your learning will take place on the job, giving you practical experience from day one. To ensure a well-rounded development, 20% of your learning will be delivered through interactive online training modules.