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Data Essentials
SCQF Level 6
Apprenticeship programme (Scotland)
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, having employees with data skills is no longer an advantage – it’s a necessity. This programme equips learners with essential data literacy, teaching them to successfully collect and analyse business data.
Why choose Data Essentials?
This programme leads to the Diploma in Digital Technology Data Analytics SCQF Level 6 awarded by SQA. It equips learners to analyse data and streamline productivity.
- SQL
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Data visualisation
Overview
Programme structure
12 months duration including access to our online learning platform.
Apprentices follow QA’s unique methodology - Discover, Practise, Apply - the revolutionary blended learning solution which sets us apart from other providers.
- Data Analysis
- Data Manipulation
- Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Reporting
- Data Visualisation
Funding
If you're an apprentice, there is no cost to you.
If you're an employer, the programme cost is fully or largely funded by Scottish Government.
Explore apprenticeship funding in Scotland and the support available to employers.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for learners.
The only thing to bear in mind is that your job role must fit your chosen apprenticeship qualification, allowing you to complete the relevant units. QA will undertake a role-matching exercise to help you.
Learner journey
You'll have a whole team behind you to help you get the most out of your apprenticeship, including:
- Your line manager
- A skills assessor
- A safeguarding specialist
- A learning support specialist
In addition the course learning is supported by our AI Learning Assistant ELA so you can self test, practise, and ask questions as you study.
Allow 2-4 working hours per week to complete digital learning activities. Over the course of the programme, there are a total of 12 virtual workshop training days.
Core units
- Problem Solving
- Customer Requirements
- Technical Writing
- Meta Skills
Technical and professional skills units
- Fundamentals of SQL
- Problem Solving
- Data Management
- Data Manipulation
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualisation
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- First line support
- Helpdesk administration
- IT support
- IT technician
- IT administrator
Progression pathway
Holders of the Diploma in Data Analysis SCQF Level 6 can progress to the Diploma in Digital Technology: Data Analysis SCQF Level 8 as the job role evolves.
Apprenticeships Enhanced
Enhance every apprenticeship at learner level, whether with additional vendor certifications, data skills, or AI literacy. A selection of bolt-on courses ensures every apprenticeship can be customised.
What our learners say
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
“I now have a job that I’m really enjoying and career path that wasn’t available to me before starting the programme. My apprenticeship gave me the opportunity to continue learning and growing whilst also working. I’ve met new people, made lots of friends and connections, been exposed to many different work cultures, and this has allowed me to pave a career in a field I didn’t know anything about beforehand.”
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Tel: 0141 226 1335 (Scotland)
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