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EPA Standard
Software and Data
Foundation Apprenticeship
Foundation apprenticeships are employed positions and are for younger people who will benefit from a wide range of experiences. The Software and Data foundation apprenticeship provides a mix of employability skills and behaviours, technical knowledge and skills, and associated English and maths.
Software and data operatives support the collation, formatting and storage of data. They also validate data checking and identifying errors. They will follow instructions to support elements of software development and testing.
Level 2 
£4,000 
8 months
Why NCFE?
We’re an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) specialising in EPA delivery across health, education, early years, digital, social care, and business apprenticeship standards. We offer flexible and reliable EPA solutions supported by sector expertise, guidance documents and proactive service and support.
End-point assessment
Apprentices may be assessed at appropriate points (or milestones) throughout their foundation apprenticeship. The assessment of the Level 2 Software and Data apprenticeship consists of two assessment methods:
Knowledge Test
The Knowledge Test is comprised of 24 multiple-choice questions. These questions include a mixture of knowledge recall and scenario based questions that align to the selected knowledge requirements from the standard. The duration of the test is 50 minutes.
The Knowledge Test is graded fail or pass.
Observations
Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, the apprentice must be observed by the ITP a minimum of two times and up to a maximum of five times. The Observations may be supported by questioning if knowledge and skills are not fully met.
Software and Data Foundation Apprenticeship v1.0
Delivering from 1 August 2025
Download standard PDF Skills England