Data technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Digital

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis.

Collect and combine data from multiple sources into a single dataset

Clean data by identifying and correcting errors or gaps

Build charts and simple dashboards to summarise findings

Write SQL queries to extract records from databases

Produce regular data reports for managers and teams

Document data sources and processes for colleagues

Flag data quality issues to the relevant team

How to source, clean, and validate data for accuracy

Spreadsheet skills including formulas, pivot tables, and charts

Introduction to SQL for querying databases

Data visualisation principles and basic dashboard building

Understanding of data governance and data quality standards

Basic statistical concepts for summarising and interpreting data

How organisations use data to inform decisions

Ready to look for a place?

See live Data technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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