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Data Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Transform your data capabilities with skilled Data Technician apprentices. Build internal analytics capacity to drive better business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and unlock valuable insights from your data assets.

12-15 months
Level 3
Technology
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Unlock the Power of Your Business Data

Our Data Technician Level 3 apprenticeship programme helps you build essential data capabilities, transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive business growth and operational excellence.

What Your Data Technician Will Deliver

Data Operations

  • Clean and prepare data for analysis
  • Create automated reporting dashboards
  • Perform statistical analysis and trends identification
  • Develop data visualisations and presentations
  • Maintain data quality and integrity
  • Support data-driven decision making

Business Impact

  • Faster reporting and insights delivery
  • Reduction in manual data processing time
  • Improved accuracy in business forecasting
  • Better visibility of key performance metrics
  • Enhanced competitive intelligence
  • Data-backed strategic planning

Measurable Business Value

Efficiency Gains

  • Manual reporting reduction
  • Data analyst consultant savings
  • Faster decision-making
  • Error reduction

Strategic Benefits

  • Real-time business intelligence
  • Predictive insights capability
  • Customer behaviour understanding
  • Operational bottleneck identification

Structured Skills Development (College Delivery)

Data Foundations

  • Database fundamentals and SQL
  • Excel advanced functions
  • Data quality principles
  • Basic statistics and analysis

Analytics Development

  • Business intelligence tools (Power BI/Tableau)
  • Data visualisation best practices
  • Report automation techniques
  • Python/R basics for data analysis

Business Integration

  • KPI development and tracking
  • Predictive analytics introduction
  • Data storytelling skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Government Funding Support

Financial Package

  • Up to £13,000 in government funding
  • Up to 100% of training costs covered
  • No upfront payments required

Perfect for Growing Businesses

Data-Rich Companies

  • E-commerce and retail
  • Financial services
  • Manufacturing and logistics
  • Professional services

Business Challenges

  • Drowning in spreadsheets
  • Lacking reporting consistency
  • Missing growth opportunities
  • Manual process overload

Structured Learning Journey

Workplace Learning

  • Real business data projects
  • Direct impact on company KPIs
  • Hands-on tool experience
  • Team collaboration

Professional Training & Development (College – Off the Job training)

  • Technical skills workshops
  • Industry certifications
  • Full delivery for Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship standard
  • Best practice seminars

Success Indicators

Technical Skills

  • Query writing proficiency
  • Dashboard creation quality
  • Analysis accuracy rates
  • Tool certification achievements

Business Integration

  • Report usage metrics
  • Decision impact tracking
  • Process improvement contributions
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
Ready to transform your business with data insights?

Schedule a consultation to discuss how our Data Technician apprentices can unlock valuable insights from your data assets.

Ready to Hire?

Speak to our employer services team about hiring apprentices for your business.

0207 377 0731
employers@vestacollege.co.uk
Business Benefits

Government Funding

Up to 100% of training costs covered

Skilled Workforce

Train employees to your standards

Business Growth

Improved productivity and retention

Cost Effective

Lower recruitment and training costs

Programme Details

Duration

12-15 months

Level

Level 3

Sector

Technology

Training Structure

Off-the-job training provided

Start Dates

Flexible starts available

Government Funding Available

Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship

Maximum Funding Available

£12,000

Per apprentice

Training Costs Covered

Up to 100%

For eligible employers

Key Funding Benefits

100% funding for 16-21s

Full training costs covered

Additional incentive

£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds

Business support included

Account management & mentoring

Up to 100% funding for most employers

Up to a 5% employer contribution

Off-the-job training: 370 hours minimum (20% of working hours)

* Government funding rates and eligibility criteria are subject to change. All information is correct at time of publication but may be updated by government policy changes. Please contact us for the most current funding information.

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