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Data Technician

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Level 3 Data Technician

Course Duration: 13 months + 12 week Apprenticeship Assessment
Course Qualification: Level 3 Apprenticeship
Overview

Our Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work effectively in entry-level data roles such as:

  • Junior Data Analyst

  • Data Support Analyst

  • Junior Information Analyst

  • Database Technician

Data Technicians are responsible for collecting, validating, cleaning, transforming and presenting data under the guidance of senior colleagues. They support organisations in making informed, evidence-based decisions by ensuring data is accurate, secure and meaningful.

This apprenticeship enables organisations to improve data quality, strengthen governance, and drive better decision-making through structured analysis and clear communication of insights.

Whether you choose to upskill an existing team member or hire new talent, a Data Technician apprentice provides a cost-effective way to increase productivity, improve data processes, and build internal capability.

This programme covers:

  • Data fundamentals and the end-to-end data lifecycle

  • Data governance, GDPR, ethics and compliance

  • Data collection, migration and secure storage

  • Data cleaning, validation and quality management

  • Data transformation and integration techniques

  • Descriptive data analysis and interpretation

  • Data visualisation and dashboard creation (including Power BI)

  • Professional practice, collaboration and stakeholder communication

  • Responsible use of AI in data transformation and reporting

Practical skills developed include:

  • Excel (including Power Query and data transformation techniques)

  • Power BI dashboards and data visualisation

  • Data validation and quality assurance techniques

  • Descriptive statistics and business insight reporting

  • Secure data handling and governance practices

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Data Technician Career Path

Find out more about the potential career paths of a Data Technician apprentice and how your career could develop, from start to finish.

1. Data Technician Apprentice

Learn fundamental data collection, processing, and security practices.

2. Junior Data Analyst / Data Support Analyst

Assist with data management, work with Excel, SQL, and Python, and support business insights.

3. Data Analyst

Analyse trends, create reports, and use advanced tools to drive data-driven decisions.

4. Business Analyst / Marketing Analyst

Specialise in using data to optimise business strategies or marketing performance.

5. Senior Data Analyst / Lead Technician

Manage data teams, improve analytics processes, and develop strategic insights.

6. Data Scientist / Data Engineer

Work with large datasets, build predictive models, and develop machine learning applications.

7. Data Architect / Head of Data & Analytics

Lead data infrastructure design and strategy, overseeing enterprise-wide data solutions.
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Apprentice hiring process

Discover how Apprentify can help you find and hire the perfect match for your business.

Getting in touch

The first (and debatably most important step) is to take the leap and get in contact with a member of the Apprentify family. From there we can discover the options available to you and find out what possibilities will best benefit your business; as well as giving you the valuable opportunity to ask questions and uncover why in the last year there were around 719,000 apprentices participating in an apprenticeship.

Tell us more

Now you have made the leap, it is time to tell us about your perfect apprentice. Inform us of what type of person you are looking for, ranging from the skills you are looking for, all the way to the type of character you think would suit your business.

Select your apprentice

Now you have told us everything, it is over to us to advertise your business, select applicants, run assessment sessions and then send you over Curriculum Vitaes with possible apprentices that could be perfect for you.

Start your apprentice

Assessments done, applicant chosen, now it is time to bring in your apprentice! From there you will have a hard-working employee who receives specific training and get support from their very own Development Coach who can assist you throughout.
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Why an apprenticeship?

Choosing an apprenticeship comes with many advantages and perks not only for you but also for any employer. As an apprentice, you will benefit from on the job learning of which you will conduct 80% of your work time acting as an ordinary employee with the remaining 20% being allocated for lessons/ learning activities (at Apprentify all these learning modules are conducted online for your convenience). Apprenticeships are also a fantastic way to get your foot in the door or kick off your professional career in a new sector/ role.

Our Benefits
  • Earn while you learn
  • No learning costs
  • Gain industry experience
  • E-learning
  • Develop skills
  • Receive apprentice discounts

Very good apprenticeship provider, great communication between business and students with staff that actually care.
Harry Bunn - Digital Marketer

Harry Bunn

Digital Marketer

Really helpful, jam packed full of information to help you create the best campaigns. I can't wait to put it all in to practice!
Chloe Grantham - Digital Marketer

Chloe Grantham

Digital Marketer

The use of virtual classrooms is not only a helpful and interactive learning technique, it also provides the opportunity for collaboration with other apprentices which is fantastic for idea and content generation.
Andrea - Apprentice

Andrea

Apprentice

The Digital Marketing course Apprentify offer is second to none. The use of Adobe Connect enables you to connect with others in the online classroom and allows you to feel comfortable speaking up if a concept needs explaining again. The way the course is run is thorough but maintains pace through quizzes, interactive activities and interactions with your class and tutor.
Rosie - Apprentice

Rosie

Apprentice

After completing my Junior Content Producing course, I can certainly say that the course is exceptional. It covers a wide variety of content and helps provide significant training and support throughout the apprenticeship. 
Alex Knowlson - Junior Content Producer

Alex Knowlson

Junior Content Producer

Superb company, really helpful advisers and presenters. They combine their knowledge of digital marketing on the whole with their experience from previous roles to provide a rounded theoretical explanation of digital marketing and back those points with examples of practical experience.
Andrea - Apprentice

Andrea

Apprentice

FAQs

If you have questions regarding our apprenticeships or want to learn more about what Apprentify offers, check out our FAQs.

Still have questions?

If you still have questions about our apprenticeships or want to know how we can best support you, don't hesitate to contact us today!

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What are the costs of taking on an apprentice?

All apprenticeship programmes have their funding decided by the ESFA. Levy employers will have the cost deducted from their levy account. Non-levy employers will have 95% of the costs to be paid by the government, with you supplying the extra 5% as a co-investment fee. If your apprentice is between 16-18, there is no co-investment fee (100% funded).

Obviously, there is also the cost of the employee. Typically, we will not work with anyone paying under £14,000 annually.

How much do I have to pay an apprentice?

Typically, we do not work with anyone who pays under £14,000 a year. For reference, you can always look at our live Vacancies page to see what other employers are offering.

Does my apprentice have to be 16-18?

No, an apprentice can be any age nowadays as long as they are over 16. We work with apprentices who have just left school, all the way to those in their late twenties with work experience - Equally, we have a number of university graduates on the programme and even those older who are looking for a career change. Our candidates are all different ages with a wealth of different experiences.

Are they employed by my business?

Yes they are - they are on our apprenticeship training programme, but they are like any other employee with a work contract, and pension. In this respect, they are like any other employee.

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