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
Required by the OfS 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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For full guidance about this field, please refer to the latest HESES guidance: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/data-and-analysis/data-collection/heses
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Students who are studying for an equivalent or lower qualification but are exempt from the policy, for example on the basis that they are claiming Disabled Students' Allowance, should be coded 02. Providers are expected to make a reasonable assessment of the ELQ status for students covered by a current exemption.
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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 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.