Data Engineer Level 5

PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for an Apprenticeship programme, learners must be:

1. currently in full-time employment and based in the UK
2. interested in completing a Degree Apprenticeship with their current employer.
   

This Apprenticeship is designed to produce Data Engineers with the skills to build systems which collect, manage, and convert data into valuable information for data scientists, data analysts and business intelligence analysts to interpret and translate into business impact.

The Data Engineer L5 Apprenticeship blends online learning, face-to-face workshops and on-the-job experience to transform learners into highly skilled tech professionals.

Who is it a good fit for?

• Existing Data Engineers looking to upskill.
• Data Analysts looking to move into an Engineering role.
• Database Administrators.

As part of their programme learners will complete:

• 7 learning knowledge modules teaching theory and practical application. These are primarily taught online and are supported by classroom training workshops.
• Work-based portfolios & projects will be completed at work, over the course of the programme to demonstrate practical abilities.

Optional Microsoft Certification

As part of the Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship, learners will be able to access Cloud Academy resources which will prepare them for taking the optional Microsoft Certification exam (DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure).

The Programme provides academic qualification and professional experience tailored for Data Engineering roles.

Once learners have completed the L5 Apprenticeship, they will be a highly competent and knowledgeable member of their organisation contributing to building, optimising and maintaining systems that collect, manage, and convert data into usable information for stakeholders to interpret.

There is potential to progress to Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer or Software Engineer (with further training).

Digital Learning Consultant

Your Digital Learning Consultant will be your primary contact, supporting you in the successful progression and completion of your apprenticeship.

Your Digital Learning Consultant will support you in reviewing your progress and collecting evidence of your practice at work to integrate into your module assessments and final endpoint project/assessment. They are also a point of contact for queries, concerns, or general support.

Your Digital Learning Consultant can help you with:

• Coaching and supporting work-based learning activities.
• Reviewing your progress with your apprenticeship portfolio progress.
• Help with achieving your EPA Advice and guidance on mitigating (extenuating) circumstances processes and potential breaks in learning.

Workplace Mentor

A Workplace Mentor will be appointed by your employer and typically would be someone you work with. Your workplace mentor will be familiar with the apprenticeship programme and its workplace requirements. They will facilitate the workplace learning opportunities to enable you to meet the requirements of the degree apprenticeship standard.

QA Welfare Services

Our Student Welfare Team is on hand to assist you throughout your studies. Some apprenticeship learners have additional learning needs which the Welfare Team can assist with, or they might help you with personal circumstances that are affecting your studies.

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade.

Acceptable qualifications include, any of:

• Two A levels in one or more similar subject.*
• Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject.
• International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject.
• Experience with programming languages (such as Python)
  OR equivalent work experience:
• 2-3 years in a similar subject-related role.

*'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc.

Please note: Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

Fees & finance

There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy through your employer.

If you’re an employer, the total funding for this programme is 18k.

Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.

Find out more about the Apprenticeship Levy and other funding options.

Data Expertise and Cloud Academy

• 37,000 delegates on Data programmes and courses over 30 years.
• 6 apprenticeships and 150 learning paths in data across our portfolio.
• Over 40,000 hours of online self-paced training including protected, realistic sandbox environments to test skills.
• Over 1,000 cloud and coding labs, 100 AI lab and courses and over 60 certification paths.
• Real time feedback on labs and assessments. Using item response theory and AI we adjust learning assessments based on live progress for real time skill tracking.
• Continued access to all the above for 12 months post programme completion.
  

Futureproofing and quality content

• Additional machine learning module learning, GenAI and large language models equipping businesses for data readiness for the future
• Established partnerships with all major vendors recognising QA as a valued training partner. Free exam vouchers across both Azure and AWS learning with this programme
• HE partner network with Roehampton, Northumbria and Solent Universities offering degree –awarded Data apprenticeships up to BSc and MSc, for progression opportunities onto our AI Level 7 apprenticeship.

Learner support

• 50 data coaches in our community.
• DE5 included 23 days of tutor time in small groups, under guidance of a technical expert.
• 98% pass rate in data. apprenticeships proves our focus on mapping for learner success.