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Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Rotherham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Rotherham. Classes run full-time at Thomas Rotherham College over two years.

The course covers how to collect, organise, and interpret data using industry tools and techniques. You'll explore data analysis methods, IT systems, and how to present findings clearly. You'll need standard Level 3 entry criteria and a grade 4 in Maths to join.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics Extended Certificate from OCR.

Who this course is for

The specific knowledge gained and the transferrable skills you develop will put you in a strong position in any place of work but, for those with ambitions directly related to IT, the course can lead you into further study of IT or computing at university, an apprenticeship working within the IT industry or even directly into employment in the IT industry.

Entry requirements

Standard Level 3 entry criteria and grade 4 in Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll collect and organise data from different sources.
  • You'll analyse data to identify patterns and draw conclusions.
  • You'll use software tools to process and visualise data.
  • You'll present data findings in clear, structured reports.
  • You'll apply IT skills to real data problems.
  • You'll develop transferable digital skills valued across many industries.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Thomas Rotherham College, with a mix of taught sessions and practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally set assessments, as required by OCR for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thomas Rotherham College 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, entry-level role handling data processing and reporting.
  • IT support analyst, helps teams use data systems effectively.
  • Data administrator, manages and maintains data records for an organisation.
  • Business analyst, uses data insights to improve processes and performance.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Computing or Data Science, a strong next step toward a specialist data role.
  • A university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related subject, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
  • A degree apprenticeship in IT or data, combining work and study at degree level.
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