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Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Hammersmith and Fulham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith Academy, full-time over two years. The course is free for students aged 16 to 18 years old when they enrol.

You'll learn how to collect, manage, and analyse data using real tools and techniques. The course blends theory with practical work, covering data handling, digital systems, and how organisations use data to make decisions. You'll also build skills that support university applications or entry into the data and IT industries.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics Extended Certificate at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Data is at the heart of the digital age, driving decision-making, innovation, and business success. This AAQ course blends theory and practice, giving students the skills to understand, manage, and analyse data in real-world contexts. It is a dynamic programme designed to prepare students for university pathways or to enter the fast-growing data and IT industries.

Entry requirements

Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9 - 4, including a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. If you have previously studied ICT, Computing or a similar subject at GCSE or BTEC Level 2, a grade 5 or merit is expected.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to collect, organise, and manage data sets.
  • You'll understand how businesses use data to inform decisions.
  • You'll use data analysis tools and software to interpret results.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting data clearly and accurately.
  • You'll explore how digital systems store and process information.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills applied to data challenges.
  • You'll gain knowledge that supports progression to university or work in the data sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons combining taught sessions with hands-on project work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, practical tasks, and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years, demonstrating your skills across the qualification's units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data analyst, works with data to support business decisions.
  • Junior data analyst, an entry-level role in data teams across many sectors.
  • Data administrator, manages and maintains data systems for an organisation.
  • IT support analyst, provides technical support with a data or systems focus.
  • Business intelligence assistant, helps teams turn data into useful reports.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Data Science or Computer Science, the natural next step for those aiming for senior analyst roles.
  • A degree in Business Analytics, combining data skills with commercial knowledge.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Data Analyst apprenticeship, for those who want to earn while they develop professional skills.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing, a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
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