NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Data Technician (Diploma)
Ref:
610/4006/X
Sector:
Digital Technology
Features:
Teaching materials available UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£126.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
360
TQT:
480
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) relevant to developing competence in data. This qualification will provide employers with reliable evidence of a learner’s attainment against occupational standard KSBs that form the minimum requirements for entry into occupation.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners 19 and above seeking employment in data across a variety of sectors.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 2 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 8 units from the graded mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed within one to two years.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Experience in the workplace is not required for this qualification.
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
- data support analyst
- data technician
- junior data analyst
- junior information analyst
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification may be eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local funding provider.
Support materials
Qualification Specification (PDF | 563 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 302 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 193 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (PDF) (PDF | 291 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Unitised) (PDF) (PDF | 460 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (Word) (DOCX | 357 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Unitised) (Word) (DOCX | 387 KB)
Teaching materials
Data Technician – Data Manipulation
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 4, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6
£22.50
Data Technician – Data Modelling
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 5, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
£22.50
Data Technician – Data Storytelling
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 6, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 • Unit 7, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3
£22.50
Data Technician – Data Professional Growth
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 8, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3
£22.50
Data Technician Delivery Package (without e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 4, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 5, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 • Unit 6, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 • Unit 7, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3 • Unit 8, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3
£50.00
Data Technician e-learning
This resource package contains an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 4, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 5, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 • Unit 6, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 • Unit 7, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3 • Unit 8, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3
£75.00
Data Technician Delivery Package (with e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 4, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 5, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 • Unit 6, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 • Unit 7, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3 • Unit 8, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3
£95.00
Unit breakdown
Data Fundamentals (A/651/1111)
Data Architecture and Legislation (D/651/1112)
Data Cleansing (F/651/1113)
Blending and Merging Data (H/651/1114)
Statistical Analysis (J/651/1115)
Data Visualisation (K/651/1116)
Presentation and Communication of Data (L/651/1117)
Collaboration and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (M/651/1118)