Equivalent or Lower Qualification: Field
Definition
This field will capture whether a student is aiming for an Equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) than one already achieved.
Reason Required
To assist in determining whether a student is non-fundable under the ELQ policy.
Schema Definitions
- XML Entity Name
- ELQ
- Field Length
- 1
- Data type
- xs:int
- Minimum occurrences
- 0
- Maximum occurrences
- 1
- Part of
- LearningDeliveryHE
Collection Requirements
- Aim Types 3,4 and 5
Attribute Codes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Non-exempt ELQ |
| 2 | Exempt ELQ |
| 3 | Not ELQ |
| 9 | Not required |
Notes
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Equivalent or lower qualification field is collected for all prescribed HE learning aims.
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For full guidance about this field, please refer to the HESA specification.
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Exempt ELQs as defined as per OfS’ definitions which are not assessed, can be coded as 9, 'Not required'.
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Code 9, 'Not required' can be used for the following students:
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ITT students on courses that lead to QTS
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INSET students who hold QTS
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NHS funded students who are non-fundable.
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