The future is digital and it's important to make sure your company is too

DIGITAL

DATA TECHNICIAN

CODE: ST0795

LEVEL: 3

DURATION: 24 months

This occupation is found in all sectors where data is generated or processed. The broad purpose of the occupation is to source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods. An employee in this role should be able to communicate outcomes in an appropriate way to their audience, analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes, blend data from multiple sources as directed and apply legal and understand ethical principles when manipulating data.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation will interact with a wide range of stakeholders. They will typically work as a member of a team; this may be office based or virtual. The employee would mainly be responsible for their own work but may have the opportunity to mentor others.

DEVELOPING CORE KNOWLEDGE

Access, extract, collate and format data from a range of already identified sources in line with industry standards
Management and presentation tools to visualise and review the characteristics of data communication
Understand algorithms, how they work and how to troubleshoot them
Different methods of validating data and the importance of taking corrective action
Legal and regulatory requirements
Understand the significance of customer issues, problems, business value, brand awareness, cultural awareness/ diversity, accessibility, internal/ external audience, level of technical knowledge and profile in a business context

DEVELOPING CORE SKILLS

Source and migrate data from already identified different sources
Collect, format, save, summarise, blend and explain datasets
Manipulate and link different data sets as required
Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data
Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults in data
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.
Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources
Operate as part of a multi-functional team
Prioritise within the context of a project

DEVELOPING CORE BEHAVIOURS

Manage own time to meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations
Work independently and take responsibility with a thorough and organised approach
Work with a range of internal and external customers
Value difference and be sensitive to the needs of others

B-Skill directly delivers the whole standard through a delivery model that best suits the needs of the Employer. This can include 1:1 in the workplace, day release or a blended learning model that includes face-to-face sessions and distant learning via VLE.