Technical Occupation Entry Data Technician (NCFE) L3 - Term 1
Course Overview
Technical Occupation Entry Data Technician (NCFE) L3 - Term 1
Develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to work with data in today’s digital workplace.
What you will learn
Throughout the course, you will build a strong understanding of data fundamentals, including how data is structured, managed and used within organisations, while exploring important areas such as data architecture, legislation and responsible data handling.
You will develop practical skills in data cleansing, blending and merging data, learning how to prepare and combine information from different sources to improve its quality and make it suitable for analysis. You will also explore statistical analysis, using data to identify patterns, generate insights and support informed business decisions.
A key part of the course focuses on data visualisation, presentation and communication. You will learn how to transform data into clear and meaningful information and communicate findings effectively to different audiences. Alongside your technical development, you will strengthen your ability to collaborate with others and develop professionally through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), helping prepare you for working effectively within the data and wider digital sector.
This course develops confidence in data handling, analysis and digital career progression. Learners will learn how to use and manipulate data in spreadsheet software completing the following units:
Data Fundamentals
Data Architecture and Legislation
Data Cleansing
Blending and Merging Data
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualisation
Presentation and Communication of Data
Collaboration and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Who is this course for?
Delivered through practical activities, this course provides a strong occupational foundation for learners seeking employment in data across a variety of sectors. Successful completion can support progression into data focused roles, as well as providing a foundation for further study and professional development.
Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub
Course Start: 19 January 2027
Course length: 21 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Tuesday, at 9:15am - 4:15pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCMSODT3T1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE subject to funding criteria.
Free courses for jobs
This course is supported with Free Courses for Jobs funding, which help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want, whatever your stage of life.
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £26,800 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £34,977 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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The course information on this page was last updated 03 November 2026.
