Data Analyst Apprentice Review

I’m a Level 3 Data Analyst Apprentice, originally brought in to support Document Control tasks such as managing project documentation, maintaining registers, and keeping records up to date. As the apprenticeship progressed, I proactively sought out my own analytical work, since there wasn’t much structured support from my direct team. Day‑to‑day, this meant identifying opportunities to analyse data, building small reports, improving processes where I could, and developing my skills independently through hands‑on learning.

The programme was okay overall, but not always well‑structured. Some topics jumped back and forth, which made the learning path feel a bit confusing at times, and the content became quite complex quite quickly. The live sessions only happening every three months also felt too infrequent to stay fully supported. That said, the core material was still useful, and I managed to keep progressing despite the gaps.

The support from my employer was okay overall. My direct superiors weren’t very involved in my apprenticeship, so I had to rely a lot on being proactive and working independently. Over time, I managed to find my own opportunities and eventually started receiving more hands‑on tasks, which helped massively when it came to building real experience and writing my end‑point assessment reports.

The support from my training provider was mixed but generally helpful. My tutor could be a little vague at times, and towards the end of the apprenticeship the safeguarding team didn’t follow up as expected, which was frustrating. However, whenever I reached out, someone did get back to me, and when they were available the support was genuinely useful. The learning materials were always solid and helpful to look back on, and the tutors who ran the live events were extremely knowledgeable and supportive, which made a big difference.

The qualification has helped me a lot in terms of shaping my direction and understanding what I actually want to do within the data space. The technical modules gave me a solid foundation in tools like Excel, Power Query and Power BI, which I use regularly. It pushed me to think more independently, build my own approach, and figure out what I can offer as an individual to the company. Even though I had to carve out my own path at times, the learning gave me the confidence to apply myself, take initiative, and grow into a role that suits my strengths.

Yes

I would recommend SUEZ to a friend, mainly because it’s a place where you can shape your own development if you’re proactive. There are good opportunities to learn, get involved in different areas, and build experience if you’re willing to take initiative. The environment is generally supportive, and there are plenty of internal networks, training sessions and events to get involved in.