Mnemonic (reference code): HLQPUK
Definition: This derived variable provides information on the highest level of qualification. For Scotland and Northern Ireland it is based on QU(x)PS and QU(x)PNI respectively. In England and Wales it is based on responses to both the qualifications question and the professional qualification question (see QU(x)PEW and PQU(x)PEW). The codes are preceded by 1 for England and Wales, 2 for Scotland and 3 for Northern Ireland to emphasise that the levels are derived from different questions.
Applicability: All people aged 16 to 74, UK.
Classification:
Scotland
|
Code |
Name |
|
20 |
No qualifications |
|
21 |
Level 1: 'O' Grade, Standard grade, GCSE, CSE etc, GSVQ/ SVQ Level 1 or 2, SCOTVEC module etc. |
|
22 |
Level 2: Higher grade, CSYS, 'A' level etc, GSVQ/ SVQ Level 3, ONC, OND etc. |
|
23 |
Level 3: HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or 5 etc. |
|
24 |
Level 4: First degree, Higher degree, Professional qualifications |
|
XX |
Not applicable |
Not applicable category (XX) comprises: All people aged 15 or under or aged 75 or over.
Output:
CAS032, CAS204
CAST02, CAST07
S32, S204, S214, S215
KS13
T17, T18, T19, T20, T25, T26, T27
UV25
Census Areas Statistics (CAS), Census Areas Statistics Theme (CAST), Key Statistics (KS) and Univariate (UV) tables are available for all census areas.
Standard (S) and Theme (T) tables are available at ST Ward/ST Postcode Sector and above.