Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship
This Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship is built for people who want more than theory – people ready to turn raw data into real decisions, insight and momentum. You’ll earn while you learn, build in-demand technical skills, and start doing work that actually moves businesses forward.
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About the Data Technician Apprenticeship
Data has power when you know how to use it.
Our Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship puts applied learning at the centre. You won’t just learn how data works; you’ll learn how to make it work in real business environments. From collecting and cleaning data to analysing trends and presenting insight, this programme covers the full data lifecycle. You’ll develop practical, job-ready skills using tools like Power BI, helping organisations make smarter, faster decisions, and helping you build a career with momentum.
Apprenticeship information
- Duration
- 13 months plus assessment
- Study modes
- Online teaching, coaching and workplace development
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers£12,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- Level 3 Data Technician
How you’ll study
This programme is designed to open doors, whether you’re leaving school, changing career, or stepping into tech for the first time. You’ll master tools like SQL and Python while gaining real workplace experience and a salary from day one.
Time commitment
13 months on programme
36 days (six hours per day) in online live training sessions
3-4 hours guided self-study, per module, via our virtual learning platform
1 hour performance coaching session, every month
1 hour progress review, every eight weeks
6 hours per week in off-the-job learning, during working hours
1 hour EPA preparation session
3 months in End Point Assessment
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change.
| Months 1-3 | Months 4-6 | Months 7-10 | Months 11-13 | Months 14-16 |
| Foundation Maths and Workplace Skills | Compelling Data Stories | Power BI | Professional Growth and Development in Data |
End Point Assessment (EPA) Comprising of: Scenario demonstrations with questioning Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Introduction to Data | Statistics and Analysis (in Excel) | Understanding Databases | ||
| Unblocking the Potential of Excel | Advanced Automation (in Excel) | Application of Data Skills | ||
| Professional Communications | Scenario Demonstration | |||
| Generative AI Foundations | Advanced Prompt Engineering | AI Strategy and Business Implementation | AI Tools, Platforms and Customisation | |
| Monthly masterclasses and podcasts in the technology space and soft skills | ||||
| Portfolio-development, performance coaching, guided self-study and work based projects | ||||
Why choose Estio?
Whether you’re an employer developing future talent or an individual looking for data technician apprenticeship jobs, we’re built for progress. Our programmes are delivered flexibly online, designed to fit around real work – not disrupt it. We work closely with employers and learners throughout the year to ensure skills stick, confidence grows, and careers move forward.
We’re the leading provider of digital and technology apprenticeship programmes
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96% of our software apprentices pass first time, with over 20% achieving a distinction
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It’s a paid training programme that combines real work with structured learning, helping you build in-demand digital skills while earning a wage.