ILR specification: 2020 to 2021

Work Placement Employer Identifier: Field

Definition

The identifier of the employer that the learner is undertaking the work experience placement with.

Reason Required

Monitoring employer and sector uptake of work placements.

Schema Definitions

XML Entity Name
WorkPlaceEmpId
Field Length
9
Data type
xs:int
Minimum occurrences
0
Maximum occurrences
1

Collection Requirements

  • Traineeships (ProgType 24)
  • 16-19 excluding Apprenticeships (FundModel 25)

Valid Entries

A valid Employer ID number from the Employer Data Service (EDS). This is a nine digit number

Notes

This field must be recorded for all learners undertaking a work experience placement as part of a traineeship or Supported Internship. It is not required for work placements that are part of other 16-19 study programmes

This field must contain a valid employer number from the Employer Data Service (EDS).

A value of 999999999 can be used temporarily (within 60 days of the work placement start date) until the employer number is known.

To obtain a new employer number, contact the EDS help desk on either 01242 545 346 or complete the online enquiry form