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QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.1

Course.AWARDBOD must exist where (Course.COURSEAIM begins D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and does not end with 99) and Course.REDUCEDC = 00, 01, 03 or 04.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
An awarding body must be returned for HE level courses leading to an award or credit
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.1

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.2

Where there is more than one occurrence of Course.AWARDBOD each value must be unique.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The same awarding body has been reported more than once for this course
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.2

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.3

Where Course.AWARDBOD = 1, Course.COURSEAIM must be coded J30 or C30.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Courses awarded by Edexcel must be either HNCs or HNDs
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.3

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.4

Where Course.AWARDBOD = 2, Course.COURSEAIM must be coded M45, J45, J30 or C30.
Business RuleErrorAmended
Plain English
Courses awarded by SQA must be either HNCs or HNDs
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule updated to add M45 and J45 to the list of qualifications that can be awarded by the SQA.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.4

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.1

Course.BITTM must exist for institutions in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland where Course.TTCID = 1 or 2 and Course.REDUCEDC = 00, 01 or 04.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Bilingual ITT marker must be returned for ITT courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.1

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.2

Course.BITTM must not exist for institutions in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland where Course.TTCID does not = 1 or 2 .
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Bilingual ITT marker must not be returned for non-ITT courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.2

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.3

Course.BITTM must not exist for institutions in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Bilingual ITT marker must not be returned by providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.3

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.4

For institutions in Wales Course.BITTM must not be coded 0 where Course.TTCID = 1 and any associated CourseSubject.SBJCA = Q560.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Courses with a subject of 'Welsh' must include either certification in bilingual education or the ability to teach bilingually
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.4

QR.C15051.Course.CLSDCRS.1

Course.CLSDCRS must exist for institutions in England where Course.REDUCEDC = 00.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
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N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CLSDCRS.1

QR.C15051.Course.CLSDCRS.2

Course.CLSDCRS must not exist for institutions not in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Closed course must not be returned by providers outside of England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CLSDCRS.2

QR.C15051.Course.COLLORG.1

Course.COLLORG must exist for institutions in England where Course.REDUCEDC = 00 except where Course.COURSEAIM = D00, D01, D90, L00, L80, L90, L91.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
A collaborating Organisation must be returned for research-based higher awards
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COLLORG.1

QR.C15051.Course.COLLORG.2

Course.COLLORG must not exist for institutions not in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Collaborating Organisation can only be returned by providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COLLORG.2

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.1

Course.COURSEAIM cannot be coded H16, H62, I16, M16, M26 or M86 where the first 2 characters of CourseSubject.SBJCA are 'D1' or 'D2' and Institution.UKPRN not = 10006842, 10007154, 10007160, 10007779, 10007786, 10007788, 10007790 or 10007794.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Courses leading to eligibility to register to practice with a health or social care or veterinary statutory regulatory body with a subject of Clinical or pre-clinical veterinary medicine or dentistry can only be returned by providers that have a Veterinary school.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.1

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.15

Course.COURSEAIM must be coded H12, H71, I12, I73 or M71 where Course.TTCID = Q.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Early Years Initial Teacher Training courses must have a qualification aim that is applicable to Early Years Teacher Status. See rule for a list of these qualification aims
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.15

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.16

For providers in England, Course.COURSEAIM = L99 where Instance.COMDATE < Y1-08-01 and Instance.INTENTLEV exists and Instance.MODE is not equal to 63 or 64.
Business RuleWarningAdded
Plain English
Continuing active PGR students have been returned with a course aim and intended level of study. This is generally used for research students at the start of their programme before the level has been finalised.
Further Guidance
If students have now specifically registered for, or transferred to, either an MPhil or PhD programme, Course.COURSEAIM should be recoded appropriately.
Reason for Change
Rule added to highlight cases where the course aim has perhaps not been updated when a student has progressed to an MPhil or a PhD.
Previous Name of Rule
N/A

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.2

Course.COURSEAIM must be coded H99 where Course.TTCID = F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses must have a qualification aim of H99 (Taught work at level H with an unspecified qualification aim)
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.2

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.3

Course.COURSEAIM cannot be coded H16, H62, I16, M16, M26 or M86 where the first character of CourseSubject.SBJCA is 'A' and Institution.UKPRN not = 10000886, 10003270, 10003645, 10003958, 10005343, 10006840, 10006842, 10007141, 10007143, 10007149, 10007154, 10007157, 10007158, 10007161, 10007163, 10007167, 10007767, 10007768, 10007774, 10007775, 10007782, 10007783, 10007784, 10007785, 10007786, 10007788, 10007789, 10007790, 10007792, 10007794, 10007795, 10007796, 10007798, 10007799, 10007801, 10007803, 10007806, 10007814, 10007852 or 10007855.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Courses leading to eligibility to register to practice with a health or social care or veterinary statutory regulatory body with a subject of Clinical or pre-clinical medicine or dentistry can only be returned by providers that have a Medical or Dental school.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.3

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.4

Course.COURSEAIM must be coded H71, M71, H11, I11 or I71 for providers in England and Wales where Course.TTCID = 1 or G.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.4

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.5

Course.COURSEAIM must be coded H71 or M71 for institutions in England where Course.TTCID = 8.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.5

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.6

Institutions in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland cannot use codes X41 - X46.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.6

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.7

Institutions in Scotland cannot use code X00.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.7

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.8

Course.COURSEAIM should be coded D00, D01, E00, L00, M00, M01, M10, M11, M44, L80, H50, H60, M50, H80, M80, M70, L80, H70, I70, H72, I72, M72, H61, H81, I61, J20, C20, I60, I80, I81, J80, C90, H90, I90, J90, D90, E90, L90 or M90 where (Course.TTCID = 5 and Course.MSFUND = 07) or where (Course.TTCID = 5 and any Instance.FUNDCODE = 7).
Business RuleWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
Inset courses where either the major source of funding is the NCTL or where any associated instance is fundable by the NCTL should have a relevant qualification aim as listed in the rule
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.8

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.9

Course.COURSEAIM cannot be coded M02 for institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.9

QR.C15051.Course.CourseSubject.1

CourseSubject entity must exist for all courses at institutions in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course subject information must be returned for all courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CourseSubject.1

QR.C15051.Course.CourseSubject.2

CourseSubject entity must exist for all courses at providers in England or Wales where (any Instance.FESTUMK = 2 or 3) or (any Instance.REDUCEDI = 08) or Course.FEQAIMC = '66666666' or Course.TTCID = F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course subject information must be returned for all courses that have at least one associated instance at HE level or have a generic FE qualification aim
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CourseSubject.2

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.1

Course.FEQAIMC must exist for institutions in England or Wales where any Instance.FESTUMK = 1, 3 or 4.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
An FE qualification aim must be returned for courses that have at least one associated instance at FE level.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.1

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.2

Course.FEQAIMC must not exist for institutions in Northern Ireland or Scotland.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
An FE qualification aim must not be returned
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.2

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.3

Course.FEQAIMC should not be coded '66666666' where Course.MSFUND = 06.
Business RuleWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
A specific FE qualification aim must be returned where the course is funded by the Welsh Government DfES
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.3

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.4

Course.FEQAIMC must not be coded '66666666' for institutions in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
A specific FE qualification aim must be returned
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.4

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.1

For institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Course.MSFUND must exist where Course.REDUCEDC = 00, 01 or 04.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
All courses, except those for incoming visting and exchange or dormant students, must have a major source of funding returned.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.1

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.10

Course.MSFUND must not be coded 01 where Course.COURSEAIM begins P, Q, R, S or X.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding cannot be returned as HEFCE where the qualification level is below level 4
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.10

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.11

Course.MSFUND must not be coded 02 or 07 where Course.COURSEAIM begins P, Q, R, S or X.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding cannot be returned as HEFCW or the NCTL where the qualification level is below level 4
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.11

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.12

Course.MSFUND must not be coded 06 where any Instance.FESTUMK is coded 2.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding cannot be returned as Welsh Government DfES where one or more associated instances are recorded as neither being funded by the Welsh Government DfES nor FE level
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.12

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.2

Course.MSFUND must be coded 07 for institutions in England where Course.TTCID = 1, 8 or F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for initial teacher training courses leading to QTS, NCTL funded flexible provision or Subject Knoweldge Enhancement (SKE) courses must be the NCTL
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.2

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.3

For institutions in Wales Course.MSFUND must not be coded 01, 03, 04, 07, 12, 14, 37 or 38.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for a course cannot be a government department or NDPB for a different devolved administration. The partially/wholly NHS funded codes are only available to providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.3

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.4

For institutions in England Course.MSFUND must not be coded 02, 03, 04, 06, 13, 14 or 31.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for for a course cannot be a government department or NDPB for a different devolved administration
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.4

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.5

For institutions in Northern Ireland Course.MSFUND must not be coded 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 14, 37 or 38.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for a course cannot be a government department or NDPB for a different devolved administration. The partially/wholly NHS funded codes are only available to providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.5

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.6

For institutions in Scotland Course.MSFUND must not be coded 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 37 or 38.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for a course cannot be a government department or NDPB for a different devolved administration. The partially/wholly NHS funded codes are only available to providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.6

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.7

For institutions in Wales Course.MSFUND should not be coded 06 where Course.COURSEAIM begins with D, E, L, M, H, I or J.
Business RuleWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding should not be returned as Welsh Government DfES for courses at level 5 or above
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.7

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.8

For institutions in England, Course.MSFUND must exist where Course.REDUCEDC = 00, 01 or 04 and any linked instance has Instance.FESTUMK = 2.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding must be returned for all courses, except those for incoming visting and exchange or Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) students where one or more associated instances are recorded as neither being funded by the SFA/EFA/DfES nor at FE level
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.8

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.9

For providers in England, Course.MSFUND must be coded 07, 81 or 91 where Course.TTCID = G or Q.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for School Direct or EYTS courses must be either the NCTL, 'other' or the course must be funded entirely by tuition fees
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.9

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.1

Course.REDUCEDC must not be coded 07 at institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses can only be returned by providers in England
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.1

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.4

Course.REDUCEDC must be coded 00, 04 or 07 where Course.TTCID = F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses must be either full returns or use the Low credit bearing or Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) reduced returns
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.4

QR.C15051.Course.REGBODY.1

Course.REGBODY must exist where Course.COURSEAIM = M16, M26, M76, M86, H16, H62, H76, I16, I76, J26 or J76 and Course.REDUCEDC = 00 or 01.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
A regulatory body must be returned for medical, dental, health and social care and veterinary courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REGBODY.1

QR.C15051.Course.REGBODY.2

Course.REGBODY must not be coded 30-35 or 40-55 where the institution is in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The granular profession/specialism level codes for the GMC and HCPC professions must not be returned
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REGBODY.2

QR.C15051.Course.REGBODY.3

Course.REGBODY must not be coded 02 or 07 where the institution is in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The relevant code for the GMC or HCPC profession/specialism must be returned
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REGBODY.3

QR.C15051.Course.SKEOS.1

Course.SKEOS must exist for courses at institutions in England where Course.REDUCEDC=07 or Course.TTCID = F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course.SKEOS must be returned for Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEOS.1

QR.C15051.Course.SKEOS.2

Course.SKEOS must not exist for institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEOS.2

QR.C15051.Course.SKEOS.3

Course.SKEOS must not exist for courses at institutions in England where Course.TTCID not equal to F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course.SKEOS must not be returned for courses that are not Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEOS.3

QR.C15051.Course.SKEUNITS.1

Course.SKEUNITS must exist for courses at institutions in England where Course.REDUCEDC=07 or Course.TTCID = F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The number of units contained within a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course must be returned.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEUNITS.1

QR.C15051.Course.SKEUNITS.2

Course.SKEUNITS must not exist for institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEUNITS.2

QR.C15051.Course.SKEUNITS.3

Course.SKEUNITS should be coded in the range 1 - 18.
Business RuleWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEUNITS.3

QR.C15051.Course.SKEUNITS.4

Course.SKEUNITS must not exist for courses at institutions in England where Course.TTCID not equal to F.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course.SKEUNITS must not be returned for courses that are not Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.SKEUNITS.4

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSEC.1

Course.TQSSEC must exist for institutions in Scotland or Northern Ireland where Course.TTCID = 1 or 2 and Course.REDUCEDC = 00.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The sector in which the student is pursuing their teaching qualification must be returned for ITT courses.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSEC.1

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSEC.2

Course.TQSSEC must be coded 1 or 2 for institutions in Scotland or Northern Ireland where Course.TTCID = 1.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the course leads to QTS or registration with the GTC in Scotland, the sector in which the student is pursuing their teaching qualification must be either Primary or Secondary education.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSEC.2

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSEC.3

Course.TQSSEC must be coded 3 or 4 for institutions in Scotland or Northern Ireland where Course.TTCID = 2.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the course does not lead to QTS or registration with the GTC in Scotland, the sector in which the student is pursuing their teaching qualification must be either Further education/Higher education or Nursing and Midwifery
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSEC.3

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSEC.4

Course.TQSSEC must not exist for institutions in Scotland or Northern Ireland where Course.TTCID = 0 or 5.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Inset courses and courses that are not teacher training must not have an education sector returned
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSEC.4

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSEC.5

Course.TQSSEC must not exist for institutions in England or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSEC.5

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSUB.1

Course.TQSSUB must exist for institutions in Scotland where Course.TQSSEC = 2 and Course.REDUCEDC = 00.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The subject area(s) in which students are pursuing their teaching qualification must be returned for Secondary education courses
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSUB.1

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSUB.3

Course.TQSSUB must not exist for institutions in England, Northern Ireland or Wales.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSUB.3

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSUB.4

Course.TQSSUB must not exist for institutions in Scotland where Course.TQSSEC not = 2.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Course.TQSSUB must not be returned for ITT courses that are not in secondary education.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSUB.4

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.1

Course.TTCID must exist where Course.REDUCEDC = 00, 01, 04 or 07 unless provider in Wales and Course.COURSEAIM begins with P, Q, R, S or X.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
A Teacher Training Course Indicator must be returned unless the course is for incoming/visiting exchange students or the provider is in Wales and the qualification aim is below HE level.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.1

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.10

Course.TTCID must be coded 1 for institutions in Wales where Course.COURSEAIM = H11 or I11.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the qualification aim is a first degree leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/registration with a General Teaching Council (GTC) the Teacher Training Course Indicator must be returned as leading to QTS/registration with the GTC in Scotland.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.10

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.11

If English provider and Course.TTCID is coded 1, 8 or G, Institution.UKPRN must be 10000291, 10000571, 10000712, 10000886, 10000961, 10001143, 10001282, 10002718, 10003614, 10003645, 10003678, 10003861, 10003863, 10003956, 10003957, 10004048, 10004078, 10004113, 10004180, 10004351, 10004797, 10004930, 10005790, 10006299, 10006840, 10007137, 10007138, 10007139, 10007140, 10007143, 10007144, 10007145, 10007146, 10007147, 10007148, 10007149, 10007152, 10007154, 10007155, 10007157, 10007158, 10007159, 10007163, 10007164, 10007166, 10007167, 10007713, 10007767, 10007773, 10007774, 10007776, 10007784, 10007786, 10007787, 10007788, 10007789, 10007792, 10007795, 10007796, 10007798, 10007799, 10007801, 10007802, 10007806, 10007811, 10007816, 10007823, 10007832, 10007842, 10007843, 10007848, 10007850, 10007851 or 10037449.
Business RuleErrorAmended
Plain English
Only providers specified by the NCTL can return ITT courses.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule updated following the merger of University College London and the Institute of Education
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.11

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.12

Course.TTCID must not be coded 1, 8 or G by providers in England or Northern Ireland where Instance.FUNDLEV is coded 11 or 21.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
ITT courses cannot have a HESES funding level of long undergraduate or long postgraduate taught.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.12

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.13

Course.TTCID must not be coded 0 where Course.COURSEAIM is coded M71 or H71.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the qualification aim is either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education the course must be recorded as a teacher training course.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.13

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.14

Course.TTCID must be coded 9 where Course.COURSEAIM = M02
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the qualification aim is a Masters in Teaching and Learning, the teacher training course indicator must be returned as Other NCTL funded provision.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.14

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.15

Course.TTCID must be coded 2 where Course.COURSEAIM = M79, H79, I79, C77, C78, P77 or P78
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.15

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.16

Where Course.TTCID = 8, Instance.COMDATE must be earlier than 2014-08-01.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.16

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.17

Course.TTCID must be coded Q where Course.COURSEAIM = H12, I12 or I73.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.17

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.18

Course.TTCID must be coded Q where Instance.ITTPHSC = 84
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.18

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.2

For providers in England, Course.TTCID must be coded 1, 2, 8 or G where Instance.SPECFEE = 6.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.2

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.3

For institutions in England, Course.TTCID must be coded F where Course.REDUCEDC = 07.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the course is returned as a reduced return type 07 the course must be recorded as being a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE course).
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.3

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.4

For institutions in England, Course.TTCID must be coded F where any Instance.REDUCEDI = 07.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Where the instance is returned as a reduced return type 07 it must be associated with a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE course).
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.4

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.6

For providers in England and Northern Ireland, Course.TTCID must not be coded 0 where Course.COURSEAIM = I11, I12, H11 or H12
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
Courses that lead to QTS, registration with a GTC or EYTS must be recorded as teacher training courses.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.6

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.8

Course.TTCID codes 8, 9, D, F, G and Q must be for a provider in England.
Business RuleErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.8

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.5

Where Course.AWARDBOD contains a UKPRN, it must be the UKPRN of an institution with degree awarding powers.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The awarding body returned must be an organisation with degree awarding powers
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.5

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.6

Where the institution is in England (excluding Colleges and Institutes of the University of London), Scotland or Northern Ireland and Institution.UKPRN is an institution with degree awarding powers, more than 20% of instances where (Course.COURSEAIM begins D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and does not end with 99) and (Instance.REDUCEDI = 00, 01, 03, 04 or 08) do not have an occurrence of Course.AWARDBOD = Institution.UKPRN.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
More than 20% of HE level instances are associated with courses that are not awarded by the submitting provider.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.6

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.7

Where the institution is a College or Institute of the University of London and Institution.UKPRN is an institution with degree awarding powers, more than 20% of instances where (Course.COURSEAIM begins D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and does not end with 99) and (Instance.REDUCEDI = 00, 01, 03, 04 or 08) do not have an occurrence of Course.AWARDBOD = Institution.UKPRN or equal to 10007797.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
More than 20% of HE level instances are associated with courses that are not awarded by the submitting provider or the University of London.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.7

QR.C15051.Course.AWARDBOD.8

Where the institution is in Wales and Institution.UKPRN is an institution with degree awarding powers, more than 20% of instances where (Course.COURSEAIM begins D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and does not end with 99) and (Instance.REDUCEDI = 00, 01, 03, 04 or 08) do not have an occurrence of Course.AWARDBOD = Institution.UKPRN or equal to 10008574.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
More than 20% of HE level instances are associated with courses that are not awarded by the submitting provider or the University of Wales.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.AWARDBOD.8

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.5

Where Course.BITTM is coded 1 or 2 at least one StudentOnModule entity for students on that course should have StudentOnModule.LANGPCNT > 0.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.5

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.6

There are no courses where Course.TTCID = 1 or 2 and Course.BITTM = 1 or 2 for Institution.UKPRN = 10007858, 10007854, 10007856 or 10007857
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.6

QR.C15051.Course.BITTM.7

Where an institution is in Wales Course.BITTM should not be coded 0 where Course.TTCID = 2 and any associated CourseSubject.SBJCA = Q560. It is expected that where one of the subjects for an ITT course is Welsh, the course will enable students to teach bilingually.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.BITTM.7

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.10

Multiple occurrences of Course.COURSEAIM appear for a single Student.HUSID where (first character of Course.COURSEAIM = D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and second and third characters of Course.COURSEAIM are not 90 or 99) and Instance.MODE = 01, 23 or 24 and Instance.ENDDATE is blank and the sum of all Instance.STULOAD for the Student.HUSID is greater than 125.0.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.10

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.11

Multiple occurrences of Course.COURSEAIM appear for a single Student.HUSID where Course.COURSEAIM in (C90, H90, I90, J90, D90, E90, L90, M90, C99, H99, I99, J99, L99, M99) and Instance.MODE in (01, 23 or 24) and Instance.ENDDATE is blank and the sum of all Instance.STULOAD for the Student.HUSID is greater than 125.0.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.11

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.12

Multiple occurrences of Course.COURSEAIM appear for a single Student.HUSID where (first character of Course.COURSEAIM = D, E, L, M, H, I, J or C and second and third characters of Course.COURSEAIM are not 90 or 99) and Instance.MODE not in (01, 23, 24, 63, 64) and Instance.ENDDATE is blank.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.12

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.13

For institutions in England, there must not be more than 3 instances for a single Student.HUSID where Course.COURSEAIM begins D, E, L or M (excluding M22, M26 and M28).
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.13

QR.C15051.Course.CourseSubject.3

CourseSubject entity must exist for all courses at institutions in England where Course.FEQAIMC exists and is not in the Learning Aims Reference Service (LARS).
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CourseSubject.3

QR.C15051.Course.CourseSubject.4

CourseSubject entity must exist for all courses at institutions in Wales where Course.FEQAIMC exists and (is not in the Welsh Learning Aims Database (WLAD) and Course.COURSEAIM is not coded X41 - X46)
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.CourseSubject.4

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.5

Course.FEQAIMC not found in Learning Aims Reference Service (LARS) where institution in England and Instance.FESTUMK = 1, 3 or 4.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.5

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.6

Course.FEQAIMC must not exist for institutions in England or Wales where all Instance.FESTUMK = 2.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.6

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.7

Course.FEQAIMC not found in the Qualifications in Wales Database (QiW) and not '66666666' and not a Welsh For Adults Course (WFA courses have Course.COURSEAIM = X41 - X46) where institution in Wales and Instance.FESTUMK = 1, 3 or 4.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.7

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.9

For providers in Wales, more than 10% of instances where (Instance.FESTUMK = 1, 3 or 4) have Course.FEQAIMC coded as 66666666 .
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.9

QR.C15051.Course.MSFUND.13

For institutions in England, Course.MSFUND must not exist where all linked instances have Instance.FESTUMK = 1, 3 or 4.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
The major source of funding for the course does not apply for courses where all associated students are either FE or SFA/EFA/DfES FE funded students studying at HE level.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.MSFUND.13

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.5

Where Course.REDUCEDC not equal to 00 all linked instances must either have Instance.REDUCEDI = 00 or Instance.REDUCEDI must be equal to the value in Course.REDUCEDC.
ExceptionWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.5

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.6

Course.REDUCEDC code 01 must have all occurrences of Instance.STULOAD less than or equal to 010.0.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.6

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.7

Course.REDUCEDC code 03 must have all occurrences of Instance.EXCHANGE coded 4 or G.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.7

QR.C15051.Course.REDUCEDC.8

Course.REDUCEDC code 04 must have all occurrences of Instance.MODE coded 63 or 64.
ExceptionErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.8

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEAIM.14

Where a year-on-year link has been made to the Continuity Register, where level (PG/UG/FE based on Course.COURSEAIM (using XLEV301)) has changed and (INTERCALATE on the Continuity Register and Instance.INTERCALATE are both the same).
ContinuityErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEAIM.14

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEID.2

Where a year-on-year link has been made to the Continuity Register, more than 10% of instances where Course.COURSEID differs (exclude not exists to exists) and (exclude where INTERCALATE on the Continuity Register and Instance.INTERCALATE differ).
ContinuityWarningCarried Forward
Plain English
The course identifier has changed between years for more than 10% of instances.
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEID.2

QR.C15051.Course.FEQAIMC.8

Where a year-on-year link has been made to the Continuity Register, where Course.FEQAIMC has changed.
ContinuityErrorCarried Forward
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
N/A
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.FEQAIMC.8

QR.C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.2

Where Course.REDUCEDC = 09, Institution.UKPRN must be 10000163, 10003331, 10005415, 10005470, 10007937, 10008289, 10020416, 10023454, 10031982, 10035638 or 10039956.
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as Course.REDUCEDC code 09 ‘Unistats only’ is no longer a valid entry.
Previous Name of Rule
C14051.Course.REDUCEDC.Business Rule.11

QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.9

Course.TTCID must be coded 0 where Institution.UKPRN = 10000163, 10003331, 10005415, 10005470, 10007937, 10008289, 10020416, 10023454, 10031982, 10035638 or 10039956.
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as all the APs mentioned in the rule do not submit to the Student collection.
Previous Name of Rule
C14051.Course.TTCID.Business Rule.20

QR.C15051.Course.COURSEID.1

Course.COURSEID must contain a unique identifier within an institution's return (i.e. all Course and CourseSubject entity data for the given COURSEID must be consistent).
ExceptionErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as this validation is now a schema check.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.COURSEID.1

QR.C15051.Course.TQSSUB.2

When one or more instances of Course.TQSSUB exists, one and only one instance's attribute Main must be set to 1 .
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the Main attribute has been removed from the field.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TQSSUB.2

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.19

Where Course.TTCID = Q, then Institution.UKPRN must be 10000291, 10000571, 10007811, 10001143, 10007823, 10003678, 10003861, 10003863, 10004048, 10004180, 10004351, 10001282, 10004930, 10007776, 10005790, 10006299, 10007152, 10000886, 10007137, 10007851, 10007144, 10007145, 10007146, 10007148, 10007149, 10007138, 10007155, 10007802, 10007159, 10007164, 10007163, 10003614, 10007166 or 10007139.
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require EYITT data from HESA.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.19

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.20

When Course.TTCID = Q and (Instance.INITIATIVES = F, G or J) then ((Course.COURSEAIM must = I73, H71 or M71) and (Instance.MSTUFEE must = 30 or 71) and Instance.FUNDCODE must = 7).
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require EYITT data from HESA.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.20

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.21

When Course.TTCID = Q and Instance.INITIATIVES = H then ((Course.COURSEAIM must = H12, I12 or I73) and (Instance.MSTUFEE must = 01, 02, 03, 04, 52, 53, 54, 71) and Instance.FUNDCODE must = 2).
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require EYITT data from HESA.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.21

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.22

When Course.TTCID = Q and Instance.INITIATIVES = I then (Course.COURSEAIM must = I73 and (Instance.MSTUFEE must = 01 or 71) and Instance.FUNDCODE must = 2).
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require EYITT data from HESA.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.22

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.5

Where Course.TTCID = F and Course.CTITLE does not begin SKEPLUS, Institution.UKPRN must be 10000571, 10000886, 10001143, 10003645, 10003956, 10004113, 10004180, 10006299, 10006840, 10007137, 10007139, 10007140, 10007143, 10007149, 10007154, 10007155, 10007159, 10007164, 10007166, 10007167, 10007766, 10007773, 10007774, 10007776, 10007786, 10007788, 10007789, 10007792, 10007798, 10007823, 10007843 or 10007850.
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require HESA to collect the data for SKE provision on their behalf.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.5

QR.C15051.Course.TTCID.7

Where Course.TTCID = F and Course.CTITLE begins SKEPLUS, Institution.UKPRN must be 10000886, 10001143, 10002718, 10003956, 10003957, 10004180, 10004797, 10005790, 10007144, 10007146, 10007147, 10007149, 10007158, 10007166, 10007766, 10007773, 10007796, 10007801, 10007802, 10007806, 10007811, 10007823 or 10007848.
Business RuleErrorDeleted
Plain English
N/A
Further Guidance
N/A
Reason for Change
Rule deleted as the NCTL no longer require HESA to collect the data for SKE provision on their behalf.
Previous Name of Rule
QR.C14051.Course.TTCID.7