Course Code: IN00009 Data Analyst - Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Duration Day/s of weekBy arrangement Time - Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees Anytime University Centre / £0 Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary The primary role of a data analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. Data analysts are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data, and conducting a range of analytical studies on that data. They work across a variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders/customers issues. They document and report the results of data analysis activities making recommendations to improve business performance. They have a good understanding of data structures, database systems and procedures and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a range of different types of analyses. The British Computer Society (BCS) have recently developed, through the apprenticeship standards, a range of level 4 programmes that ensures that anyone enrolled onto one of these apprenticeships receives BCS membership. The BCS Digital IT provides a pathway to various careers in digital technology. Additional benefits of completing the IT Apprenticeship through the BCS are: As a BCS apprentice you can enjoy BCS membership Students have access to the BCS mentoring scheme Students can network with a global community of over 75,000 IT professionals BCS offers the student professional development support and a clear pathway for progression throughout your career Entry Requirements Admission to level 4 would normally be on the basis of the applicant possessing: A minimum of 96 UCAS points in an appropriate discipline Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis Applicants must also be actively employed within an appropriate setting in a relevant sector Those applicants who do not hold GCSE Maths / English at C, or equivalent qualifications, will be supported to undertake Maths / English qualifications alongside the main programme. Entry Requirements Admission to level 4 would normally be on the basis of the applicant possessing: A minimum of 96 UCAS points in an appropriate discipline Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis Applicants must also be actively employed within an appropriate setting in a relevant sector Those applicants who do not hold GCSE Maths / English at C, or equivalent qualifications, will be supported to undertake Maths / English qualifications alongside the main programme. Learning and Teaching Methods Industry Placement and Field Trips As this is a degree apprenticeship programme, students are required to be employed throughout the programme and there are elements of assessment that require application of skills in a workplace environment. Relationships will be maintained between the College and employers to support the development of skills in the workplace and to ensure that the delivery and assessment is current and relevant. Assessment scenarios will be industry focused and there are specific modules that will require negotiated projects with relevance to individual employers which can also add value to the organisation This programme is delivered on a day-release basis to provide a manageable approach to your studies that can be accommodated by employers. We have researched and practices the best means of teaching technical subjects to ensure that you have the most engaging experience that is effective in supporting the growth of your knowledge and skills. We have embedded in all modules content that relates to your workplace environment to ensure that you can relate the content directly to your work helping you earn while you learn and increasing your value to your employer. We have various approaches to ensuring that course content is delivered in the most effective way including: a wealth of multimedia resources so you can work at your own pace; supported workshops to aid you in coding, debugging, problem solving, and enhancing work; lectures, class discussions and analysis of case studies to introduce students to new concepts, theories and techniques, and to help in building your understanding of theoretical content; team projects worked to established development methodologies to build your collaborative working skills and increase your value to employers; clear building of academic skills, employability and graduate skills, with a focus on reflective practice to enhance your personal and professional development; and approachable and friendly staff with an open door policy and individualised support so that students and employers can feel welcome and comfortable in asking questions, gaining feedback and making progress The content is regularly updated to ensure that you are working with current hardware technologies, network administration practices and sophisticated simulations. Throughout the two years on programme an eportfoilio will be used for the collection of evidence. While completing tasks in the workplace a variety of photos, videos, testimonies and references will be collected and maybe stored as evidence. Alongside this, work completed within any module studied in the classroom environment will also be evidenced within the portfolio. This portfolio will allow the tracking, managing and delivering of all work based training within the apprenticeship. It will allow for monitoring progress, remote assessment and will generate real-time reports as required. In addition, we review and adjust our teaching practices to best suit particular group dynamics and feedback that is received during module delivery to ensure that you have the best experience. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Industry Placement and Field Trips As this is a degree apprenticeship programme, students are required to be employed throughout the programme and there are elements of assessment that require application of skills in a workplace environment. Relationships will be maintained between the College and employers to support the development of skills in the workplace and to ensure that the delivery and assessment is current and relevant. Assessment scenarios will be industry focused and there are specific modules that will require negotiated projects with relevance to individual employers which can also add value to the organisation Learning and Teaching Methods This programme is delivered on a day-release basis to provide a manageable approach to your studies that can be accommodated by employers. We have researched and practices the best means of teaching technical subjects to ensure that you have the most engaging experience that is effective in supporting the growth of your knowledge and skills. We have embedded in all modules content that relates to your workplace environment to ensure that you can relate the content directly to your work helping you earn while you learn and increasing your value to your employer. We have various approaches to ensuring that course content is delivered in the most effective way including: a wealth of multimedia resources so you can work at your own pace; supported workshops to aid you in coding, debugging, problem solving, and enhancing work; lectures, class discussions and analysis of case studies to introduce students to new concepts, theories and techniques, and to help in building your understanding of theoretical content; team projects worked to established development methodologies to build your collaborative working skills and increase your value to employers; clear building of academic skills, employability and graduate skills, with a focus on reflective practice to enhance your personal and professional development; and approachable and friendly staff with an open door policy and individualised support so that students and employers can feel welcome and comfortable in asking questions, gaining feedback and making progress The content is regularly updated to ensure that you are working with current hardware technologies, network administration practices and sophisticated simulations. Throughout the two years on programme an eportfoilio will be used for the collection of evidence. While completing tasks in the workplace a variety of photos, videos, testimonies and references will be collected and maybe stored as evidence. Alongside this, work completed within any module studied in the classroom environment will also be evidenced within the portfolio. This portfolio will allow the tracking, managing and delivering of all work based training within the apprenticeship. It will allow for monitoring progress, remote assessment and will generate real-time reports as required. In addition, we review and adjust our teaching practices to best suit particular group dynamics and feedback that is received during module delivery to ensure that you have the best experience. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment Methods All Higher Education programmes delivered at Blackpool and The Fylde College consist of modules. A module is a coherent unit of subject material, which is complete with its own learning outcomes and assessments. More detailed information on module content is available in the programme handbook. Module Code Title Assessment KM1 Data Analysis Tools 100% Online Exam KM2 Data Analysis Concepts 100% Online Exam We provide regular formative assessment opportunities giving you the chance to submit drafts and practice tasks to gain feedback to improve. We employ digital submission and feedback so that you can refer back to previous assessments to reflect upon progress and build confidence for future assessments. Assessments are all online exam based. Throughout formative and graded assessments, there will be a requirement to link knowledge and skills developed in sessions to your workplace, ensuring that you adapt these well to your work environment plus also gain the benefit of others’ experience in different contexts. The final, end point assessment is completed in the last few months of the apprenticeship. It is based on a portfolio – produced towards the end of the apprenticeship, containing evidence from real work projects which have been completed during the apprenticeship, usually towards the end, and which, taken together, cover the totality of the standard, and which is assessed as part of the end point assessment a project - giving the apprentice the opportunity to undertake a business-related project over a one-week period away from the day to day workplace an employer reference a structured interview with an assessor - exploring what has been produced in the portfolio and the project as well as looking at how it has been produced Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. Other Costs and Equipment Needed No specialised hardware and software is required but you would be expected to have access to a computer with internet access. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: Blackpool and The Fylde College Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Career Options and Progression This Level 4 apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration. This standard is for employers looking to recruit and train people to design, install, maintain and support communication networks within an organisation or between organisations. Particular job roles that graduates would be suited to include: Data Analysts Data Managers Data Scientists Data Modellers Data Architects Data Engineers The Data Analyst specialist skills can add value to an organisation through the following skills, attitude and behaviour: Logical and creative thinking skills Analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently and to take responsibility Can use own initiative A thorough and organised approach Ability to work with a range of internal and external people Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment Progression would be available in the workplace or through a further degree apprenticeship.