Data Analyst - Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Summary Next steps Key information Key learning Delivery model Support from B&FC Assessment Apprenticeship Summary In today’s data-driven world, organisations across every sector — from retail and healthcare to finance and government — rely on skilled professionals who can turn complex data into clear insights. The Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship is designed to equip individuals with the technical expertise and business understanding needed to make data-led decisions that drive performance, solve problems, and fuel innovation.For employers, this apprenticeship offers a cost-effective way to build in-house data capability. It allows you to tailor the training to meet your organisation’s specific needs, close skill gaps, and boost productivity. Investing in an apprentice also supports staff development, increases engagement, and improves retention by showing a commitment to professional growth.For aspiring data analysts, this apprenticeship is a hands-on route into a fast-paced, in-demand career. You’ll gain practical experience while learning how to collect, clean, analyse and present data to answer real-world questions. Whether it’s optimising sales in retail, improving patient outcomes in healthcare, or streamlining processes in manufacturing, your work will make a measurable impact.Delivered in the workplace alongside expert training, this apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to start or accelerate a career in data analytics — blending theory, application, and opportunity in one powerful package. Apprenticeship standard dates Start date Location Duration / Fees Anytime University Centre / £0 Enquire now Anytime University Centre / £15,000 Enquire now Next steps As an EmployerIf you would like to offer this as an apprenticeship vacancy within your organisation, enrol one of your existing employees on this apprenticeship or simply find out more about supporting an apprenticeship within your organisation, please complete the Enquire Now form above and a member of our Business Development Team will be in touch within 2 working days to advise you on next steps. As an ApprenticeIf you are interested in securing an apprenticeship as a Data Analyst, please visit our Vacancies page to check for any suitable roles.If there are currently no roles available, please submit an enquiry form using the Enquire Now button above to register your interest. We will use this information to let you know when a suitable vacancy becomes available and also to advise you of any courses we offer that might advance your career goals in the meantime. Key information Entry RequirementsData analysts will typically work across multiple projects to collect, organise, cleanse and study data. They provide your senior stakeholders and management with insights that support better decision making, enabling your organisation to respond faster to market trends.With the proliferation of real-time data, your analysts can better understand trends which have an effect on your business. In addition, this can help your organisation to predict demand, costs and revenue, while identifying risks and opportunities. How will the Apprenticeship be funded?As the employerHow your apprenticeship is funded will depend on whether or not you pay the Apprenticeship Levy. If you do pay the Levy, your apprenticeship will be funded out of this, provided you have sufficient monies available. If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy, 95% of the apprenticeship will be funded by the Government, with the remaining 5% being funded by you. There may also be some further incentives offered by the Government which we will be able to advise you of when setting up your apprenticeship. Either way, B&FC's Business Development Team will be on hand to help you navigate the funding arrangements and support you through this process.As the apprenticeOne of the benefits of an apprenticeship is that, as the apprentice, you are not required to fund your training. You will also receive a wage for the work that you do with minimum hourly rates set by the Government. Your employer can choose to pay you more than the minimum wage, but they cannot pay you less. For details of current minimum wage rates for apprentices, please visit the Government website. Terms and conditionsPlease visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information. What will my Apprentice learn? KnowledgeYour apprentice will develop a strong understanding of:Data legislation, ethical practices, and organisational policies, including principles of data privacy, protection, and governance.The data lifecycle, types of data (structured/unstructured, public/admin/research), and how they impact data analysis.Data architecture, systems, and database design — including implementation, maintenance, and integration of different data sources.Principles of user experience, business domain context, and customer requirements in data analysis.Quality risks in data and how to identify, mitigate, or resolve them effectively.Statistical methods and techniques for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.Analytical tools, methods, and visualisation approaches for extracting insight from complex datasets.The organisational and technical context that shapes how data analytics is planned, performed, and communicated.SkillsYour apprentice will learn how to:Work securely and responsibly with data systems, complying with legislation and organisational policies.Manage the full data analysis lifecycle — from requirement gathering and classification through to modelling and interpretation.Apply statistical and predictive techniques to extract insights, detect trends, and support decision-making.Evaluate user experience and domain-specific needs to shape analysis outputs.Identify and address risks related to data quality, combining data sources, or architecture misalignment.Communicate findings clearly through reports, dashboards, infographics, and presentations tailored to different audiences.Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for tasks such as data mining, forecasting, and modelling.Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support business goals.BehavioursApprentices will demonstrate:Professionalism, responsibility, and a secure approach to working with data.Initiative and resourcefulness in identifying and solving problems.Independence and collaboration in delivering high-quality outputs.Analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and a commitment to getting to the root of issues.Resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges or change.A mindset focused on learning, improvement, and long-term solutions.Accountability and the ability to work flexibly across evolving business and data contexts. Expert TutorsAll tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. This is especially important for apprenticeships where off-the-job training needs to align with apprentices' on-the-job experience. How will the Apprenticeship be delivered? The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 24-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. Apprentices' time will be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme typically with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC. This delivery model and the method of delivery can be varied to meet the needs of individual employers incorporating, for example, remote study options for organisations based further afield. What support will I get from B&FC? As the employerEach employer is supported by an experienced member of our Business Development Team to set up their apprenticeship. For those employers who are completely new to the apprenticeship process, the Team will support them with all the necessary paperwork and administration to get their apprenticeship programme up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. For existing employers, their dedicated Client Services Manager will be an ongoing point of contact for all their apprenticeship queries, however big or small.We can also help employers who are looking to recruit new apprentices by advertising their vacancy, finding suitable applicants and supporting them with the interview and selection process. Once an apprentice is onboard, our Curriculum Tutors and Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches also step in to support the employer-apprentice relationship and ensure the apprentice is on track to succeed.As the apprenticeIn the first instance, we aim to give potential apprentices all the support they need to find a suitable apprenticeship. That can mean working with them prior to an application to improve their CV, hone their interview skills and advise them of any additional training that may help them secure an apprenticeship vacancy.Once they start their apprenticeship, we continue to support them with their off-site training and with regular meetings with our Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches to ensure they are progressing and acquiring all the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will ensure they complete their apprenticeship successfully. How will the Apprenticeship be assessed? What is an end-point assessment and why it happensAn EPA is an assessment at the end of the apprenticeship. The EPA is the apprentice's opportunity to show an independent assessor how well they can carry out the occupation they have been trained for.The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:failpassdistinctionWhen the apprentice passes the EPA, they will be awarded their apprenticeship certificate. To move forward to the end point assessment, the apprentice must have completed and submitted their portfolio of evidence,Assessment methodsProject with reportThe apprentice will be asked to complete a project and write a supporting report. The report should be a maximum of 3500 words (with a 10% tolerance).Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidenceThe apprentice will also have a separate professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of the occupation, based on the portfolio of evidence the apprentice has compiled and which should demonstrate their competency in the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the occupational standard.