ILR specification: 2021 to 2022

AimType: Field

Definition

The type of aim recorded.

Reason Required

To differentiate between programme aims, 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded core aims, component learning aims within a programme and learning aims that are not part of a designated programme (as defined in the Programme type field).

Schema Definitions

XML Entity Name
AimType
Field Length
1
Data type
xs:int
Minimum occurrences
1
Maximum occurrences
1

Collection Requirements

  • Collected for all aims

Attribute Codes

Code Definition
1

Programme aim

3

Component learning aim within a programme

4

Learning aim that is not part of a programme

5

Core aim - (16 to 19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded learning aims only)

Notes

  • All apprenticeship and traineeship programmes must have a programme aim with an Aim Type of code 1.

  • All learning aims within a programme must be recorded using Code 3, Component learning aim within a programme, unless the aim is a traineeship core aim.

  • If the programme is a 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded traineeship, the work experience learning aim must be identified as the core aim using code 5.

  • Refer to the Provider Support Manual for more information about recording apprenticeship and traineeship programmes.

16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded study programmes (not traineeships)

  • All 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded study programmes must have a core aim. This is recorded using Aim type code 5. The core aim is the substantive learning aim being undertaken in a programme of study. Please refer to the 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funding documentation for further information about the core aim.

  • All other learning aims are recorded using Aim type code 4.

  • A programme aim is not recorded for a 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded study programme unless it is a traineeship.