Data Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Various start dates from August 2025

Our Apprenticeship programmes will give you vital hands-on experience, learning from real life situations, with the guidance of industry professionals. You’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in your chosen career.

This Apprenticeship provides the enhanced skills, good knowledge and competence required of a Data Technician. The majority of the units covered can be
adapted to your specific job role and responsibilities.

The course is a great way to build on your skills and gain a recognised qualification whilst also earning a salary.

The Benefits of an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships offer great opportunities for people of all ages; an Apprenticeship is a job with training to industry standards, enabling you to enter a recognised occupation. All Apprenticeships are employer led, and as well as providing long term earnings, they also give you the ability to progress.
• You’ll earn a wage as you’re learning and are entitled to paid holidays.
• You can earn 10% more after studying on a Level 3 Apprenticeship than if you went straight in to work.
• 90% of apprentices remain in employment, either with their current employer or another company.
• 85% of employers participate in Apprenticeship programmes and consider them a good thing.
• You can train to post graduate level without incurring any university fees.
• By passing an independent End Point Assessment, you will join thousands of people acquiring a modern and recognised qualification.

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You can also find your own employer. If you already have an employer who is willing to take you on as an apprentice, then click the yellow 'Express an Interest' button and we will ask for the employer details as part of the request

Data collection and security precautions

• Data Analysis tools
• Database and SQL
• Python Fundamentals
• Practical skills include: Excel, Python and SQL

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will have a greater understanding of your business and its data, being able to collect, prepare, analyst and model data across various platforms.

You will have the ability to effectively communicate and present data insights to support the wider business. The skills you will gain will help you to drive efficiency by using basic algorithms to understand errors, omissions and/or quality issues with production or service levels, supporting your business in gaining a competitive edge.

5 GCSEs (minimum grade 4) or equivalent which must include English & Maths or other relevant qualifications or experience.

Throughout the course you will be collecting evidence to demonstrate and showcase the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have acquired whilst on programme.

In preparation for your final assessment (EPA) you will need to produce and complete the following:

• A summative portfolio of evidence.
• Completion of an external knowledge test.
• An external Interview.

In the first instance please send a message to apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can Apply for this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Please be aware that when a member of staff calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

These may include: Digital Higher Apprenticeships – Level 4, Digital HE BSc Hons degrees or Employment.
Following further study you could work as:
• An IT Support Technician, earning up to £35,000 a year
• An IT Service Engineer, earning up to £30,000 per year
• An IT Project Manager, earning up to £70,000 per year

We have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services including FREE travel, financial support, and impartial advice and guidance. Throughout your Apprenticeship, you’ll also receive one-to-one support from your dedicated Work Based Tutor, helping you to achieve your ambitions

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page to express your interest.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account, so that you can track your application. If we dont think you're ready for an Apprenticeship yet, we'll recommend a relevant Study Programme that could eventually lead to the Apprenticeship you're interested in.

If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.