- Framework:
- Data Analyst
- Level:
- 4
This Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide a new vocational route to filling the future skills need for Data Analytics professionals and covers jobs in areas such as:
- Business Intelligence
- Data Warehouse
- ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) Data Analysis
- Data Modelling
- Data Mining
- Data(base) Management
The roles covered by this framework could either be within:
- IT & Telecoms organisations providing development and/or operational services to a range of clients; or
- Organisations operating in any sector which make use of IT Systems to process and store data of any type.
The range of organisations for which these roles will be relevant includes large retailers, financial services providers and government departments but in reality almost all users of IT Systems of any sort.
Pathway options and levels
Data Analytics - Level 4
Supports the job roles of Data Analyst and Data Manager.
Further information
Duration
Level 4: 24 months
Progression routes
Progression from this pathway:
Industry recognised, role-specific qualifications such as:
- Project Management training and accreditation (PRINCE2, MSP, PMI, APM and Agile)
- Service Management training and accreditation (ITIL, SDI and ISO/IEC 2000 training)
- Management and Personal Development Training
- A wide range of vendor and core technology training – leading to industry recognised qualifications.
- Honour Degree
Some qualifications entitle membership of a professional organisation, offering networking and career advancement opportunities. For example, becoming a member of a professional organisation:
- The British Computer Society (BCS)
- The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Data Analytics.
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 4
Entry requirements include:
- A Levels, or equivalent educational attainment, including the Level 3 IT Diploma, Welsh or International Baccalaureate or a relevant Level 3 Technical Certificate
- An Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Employment within the technology/telecommunications industry for a number of years and demonstrated to their employer that they have a reasonable expectation of achieving the required outcomes of the Higher Apprenticeship. This can be supported by the demonstration or evidence of prior achievement or performance in the role prior to starting the Higher Apprenticeship.