Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

GO CLIMATE POSITIVE LIMITED

Cheltenham, GL53 7BJ

Closes in 15 days (Monday 6 January)

Posted on 30 October 2024

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Summary

Are you someone who loves data and is constantly curious about what insights can be gained from it? Do you care about the environment and want to help protect it? If yes is the answer, role of Carbon Analyst would be perfect for you!

Annual wage
£22,932 a year

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Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 10 January

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

On a day-to-day basis, your primary role will be to calculate the carbon footprint of our client businesses, which involves:

  • Checking, interpreting and translating data to make it usable
  • Entering data into our carbon calculator software whilst making appropriate assumptions and estimates
  • Validating calculations; performing additional analysis to provide further insights
  • Preparing analysis and reports
  • Communicating effectively with clients and client-facing members of the team

Skills and experience

  • Excellent computer skills with a good understanding of the use of spreadsheets.
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle datasets quickly and accurately.
  • An interest in developing skills in data handling and analysis.
  • An interest in developing skills in carbon footprint calculation for businesses.
  • Good time management skills or a willingness to develop them.
  • Good communication skills or a willingness to develop them.

Behaviours

  • Cares about the environment and wants to help protect it.
  • Loves data and is constantly curious about what insights can be gained from it.
  • Is curious and unafraid to try new ideas.
  • Is organized and gets things done.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Takes responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development and seeks out learning opportunities.
  • Strives to behave in line with the company values and the “Living our values” charter.

Where you’ll work

21 Naunton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 7BJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

Your training course

Data technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • 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.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • 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.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.

Your training plan

Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful candidate will undertake a fifteen-month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.

You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body. This is a level 3 qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Logical
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this company

Go Climate Positive exists to make it easy for small and medium sized businesses in the UK to tackle climate change and embrace the low-carbon economy. We help business owners who care, to change the world and their business for the better.

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to progress to the next level apprenticeship for the right person.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284744.

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Closes in 15 days (Monday 6 January)

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