Level 3 Data Technician
Standard: Data Technician (reference)
Level: 3
Total Cost: Funded (Government/Levy)
Typical Duration: 16 Months
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Who Is It For?
The Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to develop their skills in data management, analysis, and reporting. It is particularly suited to those working, or aspiring to work, as Data Technicians, Reporting Assistants, MI Assistants, or Data Administrators, where they support the collection, processing, and interpretation of organisational data. The programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical experience needed to handle data accurately, produce meaningful insights, and contribute effectively to data-driven decision-making.
What You’ll Learn
On the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, you will develop practical skills in managing, analysing, and reporting organisational data. Monthly masterclasses introduce core concepts such as databases, business intelligence (BI) tools, and data quality, while monthly coaching helps you embed these skills in real reporting tasks. Learners complete work-based projects, such as improving dashboards or refining data processes, and build a professional portfolio based on workplace data activities to demonstrate their growing capability.
Throughout the programme, you will gain expertise in data cleansing, validation, and preparation, as well as using spreadsheets, databases, and BI dashboards to produce accurate and meaningful reports. You will learn to track KPIs and metrics, apply data governance principles, and understand ethical considerations in handling data. The apprenticeship strengthens confidence in using BI tools, improves reporting consistency, and provides a solid foundation for progression into more advanced data roles or further data-focused qualifications.
Learner Journey
Learners on the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship begin by building a strong understanding of data management, quality, and reporting through monthly masterclasses on databases, BI tools, and data governance. They apply these skills in the workplace with coaching support, completing real reporting tasks and work-based projects such as enhancing dashboards or improving data processes. Throughout the programme, learners compile a portfolio of evidence from their workplace activities, demonstrating practical competence in data cleansing, validation, and analysis. By the end of the apprenticeship, they are confident in producing accurate reports, applying ethical data practices, and ready to progress to more advanced data roles or further data-focused qualifications.
Start Your Career Journey with a Dynamic Apprenticeship
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to be dynamic, relevant, and aligned with cutting-edge technology and modern workplace practices. Each course equips you with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for, helping you build a strong foundation for a successful career. Take the first step towards your professional development today. Contact our team to learn more or to enrol, call 0800 583 5680 or email hello@specialistskills.co.uk — your future starts here.
