Data Analyst
Level: 4
Standard Number: ST0118
Overview
This occupation is found in any employer in any sector that uses data to make business decisions. Data analysts may work in various departments within a single employer, (for example finance, sales, HR, manufacturing, or marketing), and in any employment sector, public or private, including retail, distribution, defence, banking, logistics, media, local government etc.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to ascertain how data can be used in order to answer questions and solve problems. In today’s world, data analysis plays a crucial role in making decisions more evidence-based and helping organisations operate more effectively.
Assessment
The End-Point Assessment has two assessment methods:
Method One: Scenario Demonstration with Questioning
Apprentices complete a work-based data analysis project and present their findings to an independent assessor. They’ll demonstrate how they analyse and interpret data, select appropriate techniques, communicate insights and justify their approach and recommendations.
Method Two: Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
Apprentices use examples from their portfolio to demonstrate how they apply their data analysis knowledge and skills in the workplace. They’ll discuss areas such as data management, analysis, stakeholder requirements, communication and professional practice, responding to questions from the assessor.
End-Point Assessment Fee
The new assessment plans have one mandated and one secondary assessment method.
Mandated Method: TBC
More information will be available soon.
Secondary Method: TBC
More information will be available soon.