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 & Analysis: Assist with data collection, input, and analysis to improve project operations and accuracy.
Wage
£20,000 a year
Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
All details will be confirmed at interview
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 14 April
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
* Project & Resource Coordination: Support planning and tracking of renewable energy installations using digital tools.
* Scheduling & Administration: Use data insights to schedule engineers and manage workflows efficiently.
* Stock & Inventory Monitoring: Track stock usage trends to support procurement decisions.
* Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Handle inquiries, provide updates, and maintain records with digital tools.
* Reporting & Process Improvement: Generate reports, analyze trends, and suggest process improvements.
* Digital Tools & Data Skills: Learn Trello, Slack, and field management software for business operations.
* Industry & Problem-Solving Skills: Gain knowledge of renewable energy operations and data-driven decision-making.
Where you’ll work
The Cattle Shed Maryholme
Hallbankgate
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 2NE
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))
* Maths & English (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
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Non judgemental