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
- Part of
- LearningDelivery
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
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All apprenticeship and traineeship programmes must have a programme aim with an Aim Type of code 1.
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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.
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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.
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If the programme aim is a T Level, the technical qualification learning aim must be identified as the core aim using code 5.
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Refer to the Provider Support Manual for more information about recording apprenticeship and traineeship programmes.
16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded study programmes (not traineeships)
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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.
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All other learning aims are recorded using Aim type code 4.
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A programme aim is not recorded for a 16-19 (excluding Apprenticeships) funded study programme unless it is a traineeship, a T Level or a T Level transition programme.