Data Technician by Apprenticeship

Welcome to the Data Technician Apprenticeship! Here you will find all of the information that you need in order to be successful in your apprenticeship

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Your Trainer is - Charlotte Whetton

Charlotte.Whetton@bsdc.ac.uk

07972 217 962

Your Apprenticeship Support Officer is - Nicola McLaren

Nicola.Mclaren@bsdc.ac.uk

07443 980 403

Apprenticeship Induction

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Below you will find some useful links for your apprenticeship:

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Smart Assessor Training Videos

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Off the Job Training Guidance

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Apprenticeship Standard Document

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Assessment Plan

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City and Guilds Website for Data Technician

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Gateway Information

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K1 - Range of different types of existing data. Common sources of data - internal, external, open data sets, public and private. Data formats and their importance for analysis. Data architecture - the framework against which data is stored and structured including on premises and cloud

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K2 - How to access and extract data from a range of already identified sources

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K3 - How to collate and format data in line with industry standards

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K4 - Data formats and their importance for analysis Management and presentation tools to visualise and review the characteristics of data Communication tools and technologies for collaborative working

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K5 - Communication methods, formats and techniques, including: written, verbal, non-verbal, presentation, email, conversation, audience and active listening Range of roles within an organisation, including: customer, manager, client, peer, technical and non-technical.

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K6 - The value of data to the business. How to undertake blending of data from multiple sources

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K7 - Algorithms, and how they work using a step-by-step solution to a problem, or rules to follow to solve the problem and the potential to use automation

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K8 - How to filter details, focusing on information relevant to the data project

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K9 - Basic statistical methods and simple data modelling to extract relevant data and normalise unstructured data

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

K10 - The range of common data quality issues that can arise e.g. misclassication, duplicate entries, spelling errors, obsolete data, compliance issues and interpretation/ translation of meaning

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K11 - Different methods of validating data and the importance of taking corrective action

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K12 - Communicating the results through basic narrative

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K13 - Legal and regulatory requirements e.g. Data Protection, Data Security, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Data sharing, marketing consent, personal data definition. The ethical use of data.

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K14 - The significance of customer issues, problems, business value, brand awareness, cultural awareness/ diversity, accessibility, internal/ external audience, level of technical knowledge and profile in a business context

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K15 - The role of data in the context of of the digital world including the use of eternal trusted open data sets, how data underpins every digital interaction and connectedness across the digital landscape including applications, devises, IoT, customer centricity

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

K16 - Different learning techniques, learning techniques and the breadth and sources of knowledge

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S1 - Source and migrate data from already identified different sources

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S2 - Collect, format and save datasets

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S3 - Summarise and explain gathered data

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S4 - Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S5 - Manipulate and link different data sets as required

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S6 - Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S7 - Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S8 - Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S9 - Audit data results

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S10 - Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S11 - Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S12 - Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S13 - Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S14 - Review own development needs

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S15 - Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S16 - 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

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

S17 - Operate as part of a multi-functional team

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

S18 - Prioritise within the context of a project

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

B1 - Manage own time to meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

B2 - Work independently and take responsibility

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

B3 - Use own initiative

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

B4 - A thorough and organised approach

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Assessed via - Scenario Demonstration with Questioning

B5 - Work with a range of internal and external customers

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

B6 - Value difference and be sensitive to the needs of others

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Assessed via - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

Portfolio Guidance Powerpoint

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Evidence Matrix

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Portfolio of Evidence Checklist

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Portfolio Declaration of Authenticity

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Workbook 1 - Introduction to Data Security

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Assignment 1 - Data Legislation and Security

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Workbook 2 - Data Sources

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Assignment 2 - Data Types and Sources

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Workbook 3 - The Value of Data and Data Quality

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Assignment 3 - The Value of Data and Data Quality

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Workbook 4 - Analysis and Algorithms

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Assignment 4 - Analysis and Algorithms

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Assignment - Summer Portfolio evidence production

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Worksheet 1 - Reflection on KSB's - Professional Discussion style questions

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Workbook 5 - Auditing and Communicating Data

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Assignment 5 - Auditing and Communicating Data

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EPA Information including Grading Descriptors

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Scenario Demonstration Document

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Scenario Demonstration Spreadsheet 1

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Scenario Demonstration Spreadsheet 2

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Gateway Forms and Documentation

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For completion prior to gateway by apprentice and assessor/employer

LIEPA Report

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End Point Assessment Review Report

Scenario Demonstration - Medical

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Scenario Demonstration Spreadsheet 1 - Medical - Consultation Room Devices

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Scenario Demonstration Spreadsheet 2 - Medical - Diagnostic Equipment Devices

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Scenario Demonstration - Motor Vehicle

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Scenario Demonstration - Motor Vehicle 1 - Assembly Line Machinery

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Scenario Demonstration Motor Vehicle 2 - Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment

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Scenario Demonstration - Clothing

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Scenario Demonstration - Clothing 1 - Garment Processing Equipment

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Scenario Demonstration - Clothing 2 - Warehouse Handling Equipment

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