Data Administration Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in data administration, with a focus on supporting our admin and finance departments. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience and training in various data-related tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of our business processes.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Data technician (level 3)

Hours

Days and shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Data management: Collect, organise, and maintain data related to our admin and finance operations
Data entry: Accurately input data into our systems, ensuring all information is up-to-date and error-free
Reporting: Generate regular reports on financial and administrative data, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making
Document management: Assist in the creation, organisation, and maintenance of digital and physical documents
Financial support: Assist with basic financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget monitoring
Administrative support: Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies
Compliance: Ensure all data handling and processing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations

Where you'll work

100 Berkshire Place
Wharfedale Road, Winnersh
Wokingham
RG41 5RD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QA LIMITED

Your training course

Data technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
Collect, format and save datasets.
Summarise and explain gathered data.
Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
Audit data results.
Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
Review own development needs.
Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
Prioritise within the context of a project.
Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
Collect, format and save datasets.
Summarise and explain gathered data.
Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
Audit data results.
Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
Review own development needs.
Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
Prioritise within the context of a project.

Your training plan

Why choose our Data Essentials apprenticeship?

QA’s Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace. Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.

QA's Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:

Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
Blend data from multiple sources as directed
Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data

QA’s Data Essential Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:

Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to collect, study, organise and present data, increasing digital adoption and the provision of intelligent and valuable business insights
Create and develop analysts for the modern workplace by reskilling your existing talent, or hiring new entry-level talent. QA’s programmes, partnerships and recruitment capability enable us to tailor a solution that works for your business
Provide training that acts as a standalone solution or as part of a wider academy/programme to an array of business functions

Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 of any subject (grade 4+ (A* - C))
Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or above))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!

About this company

VisiMedia is a dynamic and innovative company that has primarily focused on delivering exceptional services to its clients. We design IT systems that combine our experience in solution design, e-commerce and telecommunications to set businesses up for success. As we continue to grow, we are now looking to enhance our own brand presence and engage with more businesses to showcase how we can support them.

Company benefits

Ad hoc lunch and breakfast from the on-site cafe. Ad hoc team dinners, drinks and social events. Free on-site parking and great transport links. Flexible working options and casual dress code. Overtime incentives for some team members.

After this apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average

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