ILR specification: 2022 to 2023

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.

  • From 1 April 2022, new Employer Identifier numbers are no longer issued. Please use a value of 999999999 where the employer does not exist on the Employer Data Service. There is no longer a requirement to update this within 60 days.

  • Employer numbers can be found on the Employer Data Service: https://submit-learner-data.service.gov.uk/edrs/search