Summary
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Data Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship. Duties will include Data Management.
Annual wage
£14,000 a year
£14,000 to £17,000 per annum
Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
All details will be confirmed at interview
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 February
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Reporting & Analysis
* Support for the Finance Director
* Process Improvement
* Communication & Coordination
* Learning & Development
Where you’ll work
2nd Floor
33 Bennetts Hill
Birmingham
B2 5SN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
QA LIMITED
Your training course
Data technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
* Collect, format and save datasets.
* Summarise and explain gathered data.
* Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
* Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
* Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
* Audit data results.
* Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
* Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
* Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
* Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
* Review own development needs.
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
* Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
* Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
* Prioritise within the context of a project.
* Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
* Collect, format and save datasets.
* Summarise and explain gathered data.
* Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
* Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
* Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
* Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
* Audit data results.
* Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
* Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
* Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
* Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
* Review own development needs.
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
* Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
* Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
* Prioritise within the context of a project.
Your training plan
Why choose our Microsoft Data Essentials Apprenticeship?
QA’s Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace. Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.
QA's Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:
* Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
* Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
* Blend data from multiple sources as directed
* Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
* Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data
QA’s Microsoft Data Essential Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
* Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to collect, study, organise and present data, increasing digital adoption and the provision of intelligent and valuable business insights
* Create and develop analysts for the modern workplace by reskilling your existing talent, or hiring new entry-level talent. QA’s programmes, partnerships and recruitment capability enable us to tailor a solution that works for your business
* Provide training that acts as a standalone solution or as part of a wider academy/programme to an array of business functions
* Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SQL Azure
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* any 3 subjects (grade 4+ (A*-C))
* English & Maths (grade 3+ (D or above))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental