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Short nameQUALTYPE
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This field identifies the type of qualification obtained on entry to the instance, for example ‘A’ Level, Higher.

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0ABTEC Certificate (NQF/ASL)
0BBTEC Lvl 3 Award Group A (NQF/ASL)
1ABTEC Extended Certificate (NQF/ASL)
1BBTEC Specialist Diploma (QCF)
1CBTEC Lvl 3 Award Group B (NQF/ASL)
1DAS Double Award (Reformed)
1EGCE Advanced Subsidiary (England)
1FActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training
1GActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Fitness
1HActive IQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Personal Training for Health, Fitness and Performance
1JActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training for Health, Fitness and Performance
1KActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science
1LActive IQ Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science (QCF)
1MBCS Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Advanced)
1NGCE Advanced Subsidiary (Northern Ireland)
1PEQL Level 3 Diploma in BHS Riding Horses (QCF)
1QEQL Level 3 Diploma in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care (QCF)
1REQL Level 3 Certificate in BHS Preliminary Teaching of Horse Riding (QCF)
1SBIFM Level 3 Diploma in Facilities Management
1TBPEC Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
1UCIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services (QCF)
1VCILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Legal Skills
1WGCE Advanced Subsidiary (Wales)
1XCISI Level 3 Certificate for Introduction to Securities and Investment (from September 2014)
1YCISI Level 3 Diploma in Finance, Risk & Investment (QCF)
1ZCISI Level 3 Diploma In Finance, Risk & Investment
2ACISI Level 3 Certificate in Finance, Risk & Decision Making
2BBTEC Specialist Certificate (QCF)
2CBTEC Lvl 3 Award Group C (NQF/ASL)
2DCQ Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (QCF)
2ECQ Level 3 Diploma In Veterinary Nursing - Equine (QCF)
2FCSkills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling (QCF)
2GCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (QCF)
2HCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
2ICskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction)
2JCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction)
2KCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction)
2LCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (Construction)
2MCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
2NCskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry - Banker (Construction)
2PEAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Plumbing
2QEAL Level 3 Diploma In Plumbing and Heating
2REAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation
2SEAL Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Installation
2TEAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology
2UEAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies
2VEAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
2WEAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies
2XIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering Technology (VRQ)
2YIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology
2ZIMI Level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology (VRQ)
3AIMI Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Landbased Technology (VRQ)
3BBTEC Specialist Award (QCF)
3CBTEC Certificate Group A (NQF/ASL)
3DIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Motorsport Maintenance (VRQ)
3EIMI Level 3 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance (VRQ)
3FIMI Level 3 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
3GIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma In Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ)
3HIMI Level 3 Diploma In Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ)
3IIMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations (VRQ)
3JIMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Principles (VRQ)
3KIMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair - Body (VRQ)
3LIMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair - Multi-Skilled (VRQ)
3MIMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair - Paint (VRQ)
3NIMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Body Principles (VRQ)
3PIMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles (VRQ)
3QIMI Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (VRQ)
3RIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
3SIMI Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
3TIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance (VRQ)
3UIMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance (VRQ)
3VIMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
3WIMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
3XLRN Level 3 Award in Education and Training (ETAB)
3YLRN Level 3 Award in European Community Development
3ZLRN Level 3 Certificate in Business Management
4ALRN Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C2)
4BBTEC Certificate Group B (NQF/ASL)
4CBTEC Lvl 3 National Certificate (NQF/CQF)
4DLRN Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (IELCA CEF C2)
4ELRN Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELTAB)
4FLRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies
4GNCTJ Level 3 Diploma in Journalism (QCF)
4HNCTJ Certificate in Foundation Journalism
4INI Access Diploma
4JOCN NI Certificate in Citizenship and Intercultural Studies
4KOCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice - 37 credits
4LOCN NI Level 3 Award in Youth Work Practice - 12 Credits
4MOCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Outreach and Detached Work - 24 credits
4NOCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Education and Training - 21 credits
4POCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Management - 20 Credits
4QOCR Level 3 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) (QCF)
4ROCR Level 3 Principal Learning in Engineering
4SRSL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
4TRSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
5BBTEC Certificate Group C (NQF/ASL)
5CBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF): Diploma
5DSignature Level 3 Award in Insights into Communication with Congenitally Deafblind People
5ESignature Level 3 Award in Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People
5FSignature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language
5GSignature Level 3 Certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners
5HSignature Level 3 Certificate in Irish Sign Language
5ISignature Level 3 Certificate in Lipspeaking
5JSignature Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Deafblind Manual
5KSignature Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Visual Frame Hands On
5L1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance
5M1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Sports Performance
5N1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities
5P1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence
5Q1st4sport Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
5R1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
5S1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development
5TTLM Diploma for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment
5UTLM Certificate for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment
5VTLM Diploma in Open Systems Computing
5WTLM Certificate in Open Systems Computing
6BBTEC Certificate Group D (NQF/ASL)
6CBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF): Certificate
6GYMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction (QCF)
6HYMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) (QCF)
6IAdvanced Placement (AP) Examinations Programme
6JAtestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Latvia)
6KAtestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Latvia - prior to 2012)
6LBaccalauréat Général (France)
6MMusic Theory Level 6
6NGaokao (China)
6PGlobal Assessment Certificate (Australia)
6QGymnasialer Maturitätsausweis / certificat de maturité gymnasiale / attestato di maturità liceale (Switzerland)
6RHong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education core and elective subjects
6SHong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: Category A Mathematics: Core Mathematics
6THong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: Category A Mathematics: Extension Mathematics
6ZEQL Certificate in BHS Preliminary Teacher's Certificate (Equine Coach)
7AEQL Certificate in BHS Stage 3 Horse Knowledge and Care
7BBTEC Lvl 3 Diploma Group A (NQF/ASL)
7CBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF): Subsidiary Certificate
7DBHS Certificate in Stage 3 Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding
7MMusic Theory Level 7
7WRSL Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts
7XRSL Level 3 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts
8AASDAN Level 3 Extended Project Qualification
8BBTEC Lvl 3 Diploma Group B (NQF/ASL)
8CBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF): Award
8MMusic Theory Level 8
9BBTEC Lvl 3 Diploma Group C (NQF/ASL)
9CBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF): Subsidiary Award
9EAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level Business: Marketing Communications
9FAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level Engineering
9GAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Scripting and App Programming
9HAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Technical support
9KAQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
9LAQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
9MAQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
9NAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level Entertainment Technology: Video Games Art and Mechanics
9UGCE 9 Unit Award
9VAQA Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business
9WAQA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business
9XAQA Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science
9YAQA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
AGCE A Level
A1Advanced Subsidiary
A3AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level Business: Marketing (VRQ)
A4AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level Engineering: Design Engineering (VRQ)
A5AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level Engineering: Mechatronic Engineering (VRQ)
A6AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level Engineering: Power Network Engineering (VRQ)
A7AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level IT: Networking (VRQ)
A8AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level IT: Programming (VRQ)
A9AQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level IT: User Support (VRQ)
ABAQA Baccalaureate
ACCACHE Theory
ADGCE AS Level (Double)
AEAdvanced Extension Award
AFASDAN Level 3 Award of Personal Effectiveness (QCF) (AoPE)
AGLevel 3 NVQ in Accounting
AHSQA Advanced Highers
AIAICE
AJAQA Level 3 Certificate in Enterprise, Employability and Personal Finance
AKAQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
ALAsset Languages - Listening
AMAIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills
ANGCE Advanced Level with Advanced Subsidiary (9 units)
AOCIE AO (Advanced Ordinary)
APAsset Languages - Speaking
AQAQA Enrichment
ARAsset Languages - Reading
ASGCE AS Level
ATAAT Diploma in Accounting
AUABC Level 3 Diploma In Fabrication and Welding Practice (QCF)
AWAsset Languages - Writing
AYAQA Level 3 Technical (720 glh) / AQA Level 3 Technical Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration
AZAQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security
BBTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma (NQF) where not coded seperately
B0BTEC Lvl 3 National Certificate (Legacy)
B1BTEC Lvl 3 Extended Dip. (was National Dip. 180+) (QCF)
B2BTEC Lvl 3 Diploma (was National Certificate 120+) (QCF)
B3BTEC Lvl 3 Subsidiary Dip (was National Award 60+) (QCF)
B4BTEC Lvl 3 Cert (= 50% of National Award 28-36) (QCF)
B5BTEC National Award (NQF)
B6BTEC National Certificate (NQF)
B7BTEC National Diploma (NQF)
B8BTEC Higher National Certificate (NQF)
B9BTEC Higher National Diploma (NQF)
BABTEC Lvl 3 Award (NQF/ASL)
BBBTEC Lvl 3 Extended Certificate (NQF/ASL)
BCBTEC Lvl 3 Diploma (NQF/ASL)
BDBTEC Lvl 3 National Award (NQF/CQF)
BEBTEC National in Early Years (NQF)
BFBTEC Lvl 3 National Diploma (NQF/CQF)
BGBTEC Lvl 5 Higher National Certificate (NQF/CQF)
BHBTEC Lvl 5 Higher National Diploma (NQF/CQF)
BIBTEC Lvl 3 Foundation Diploma 120 (QCF/FAD)
BJBTEC Lvl 4 Foundation Diploma 120+ (QCF/FAD)
BKBTEC Lvl 4 HNC Diploma 120+ (QCF)
BLBTEC Lvl 5 HND Diploma 240+ (QCF)
BMBTEC Lvl 4 HNC Diploma 120+ (QCF/CQF)
BNBTEC Lvl 5 HND Diploma 240+ (QCF/CQF)
BPBTEC Lvl 5 Higher National Certificate (Legacy)
BQBTEC Diploma (FAD/Legacy)
BRBTEC Lvl 3 National Diploma (Legacy)
BSBTEC Lvl 5 Higher National Diploma (Legacy)
BTBTEC Lvl 3 Cert (= 50% of National Award 28-36) (QCF/CQF)
BUBTEC Lvl 3 Subsidiary Dip (was National Award 60+) (QCF/CQF)
BVBTEC Lvl 3 Diploma (was National Certificate 120+) (QCF/CQF)
BWBTEC Lvl 3 Extended Dip (was National Dip. 180+) (QCF/CQF)
BXBTEC Lvl 3 Foundation Diploma (NQF/FAD)
BYBTEC Lvl 3 Extended Certificate (NQF/ASL)
BZBTEC 90 Credit Diploma (QCF)
C1Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
C2Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
C3City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
C4City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder)
C5City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
C6City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering
C7City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Professional Sound and Composition Techniques
C8City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Professional Sound Engineering Skills
C9City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Sound Engineering
CACACHE Practical
CBCACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland)
CCCACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education
CDCACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education
CECACHE Award in Child Care and Education
CFNCFE CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
CHAAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3
CJCACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ)
CKCACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ)
CLCACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ)
CMNCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (VRQ)
CNNCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (VRQ)
COCope Awards
CPNCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (VRQ)
CRCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Accident Repair Body Principles
CSSQA CSYS
CTCity & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering
CUCity & Guilds Level 3 Principal Learning in Construction and the Built Environment
CVCity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (450)
CWCache Extended Diploma for Children & young people workforce
CXCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Accident Repair Paint Principles
CYCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
CZCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing
D1A Level Double Award (Reformed)
D2Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision (QCF)
D3Graded Speech and Drama Examinations at Level 3 (LAMDA)
D4Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (QCF)
D5Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Body) (QCF)
D6Speech and Drama Studies Grade 6
D7Speech and Drama Studies Grade 7
D8Speech and Drama Studies Grade 8
D9Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical) (QCF)
DAGCE A Level (Double)
DBNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
DCNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
DDNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
DENCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education
DFNCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
DGNCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
DHNCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
DINCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
DJNCFE Level 3 Certificate in Interactive Media (QCF)
DKNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Performance Skills
DLNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business
DMNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Enterprise
DNNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Finance
DONCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources
DPNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: IT
DQNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail
DRNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Sales and Marketing
DSNCFE Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
DTNCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
DUNCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performance Skills
DVNCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
DWNCFE Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism
DXPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical/Electrical) (QCF)
DYPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Retail Knowledge (QCF)
DZPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development (QCF)
E1Essential Skills (NI) (Level 1)
E2Essential Skills (NI) (Level 2)
E3Essential Skills (NI) (Level 3)
E4Essential Skills (NI) (Level 4)
E5City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up
E6City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
E7City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles
E8City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
E9City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Plastering
EAEDI level 3 certificate in Accounting
ECCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
EEEdexcel BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
EFEdexcel BTEC National Certificate in Early Years
EGCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery
EHCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry
EIEDI level 3 Certificate in Accounting (IAS)
EJNCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Art and Design
EKNCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Business and Enterprise
ELNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
ENAIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (VRQ)
EPExtended Project
EQEQL level 3 Certificate (British Horse Society)
ETNCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (from September 2014)
EUNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (from September 2014)
EVOCNLR Level 3 Award in Community Campaigning
EYEdexcel BTEC National Award in Early Years
F1Functional Skills Level 1
F2Functional Skills Level 2
F3Functional Skills Level 3
F4Functional Skills Level 4
F5VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy
F6VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Exercise Science and Personal Training
F7VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Hairdressing
F8VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Behaviour Change
F9VTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Personal Training and Behaviour Change
FADiploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)
FDFinancial Services (Diploma)
FMFree Standing Maths
FRLevel 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail
FSFinancial Services (Certificate)
FTABC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art Design and Media
FYFoundation Studies
G6Graded Dance: Grade 6
G7Graded Dance: Grade 7
G8Graded Dance: Grade 8
GHLIBF Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies
GILIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies
GNGNVQ
GPGCSE
HSQA Highers
H1Cambridge International Singapore Higher 1
H2Cambridge International Singapore Higher 2
H3Cambridge International Singapore Higher 3
HCSports Leaders UK – Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership (QCF)
HDHong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
HKHigher Core Skills
HLSports Leaders UK – Higher Sports Leader Award
HSHigher School Certificate
I1SQA Intermediate 1
I2SQA Intermediate 2
I5Cambridge International A Level
I6Cambridge International AS Level
I7Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
I8Pearson Edexcel International AS Level
I9Oxford International AQA AS Level
IAOxford International AQA A Level
IBInt. Baccalaureate (Higher level)
ICIB Theory of Knowledge
IDIB Bonus points
IEIB Total points
IFIB Overall result
IHLeaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland)
IJLeaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland)
IKInt 2 Core Skills
ILIrish Leaving (Higher)
IMIBO Reflective Project
INScottish Inter Disciplinary Project
IOIrish Leaving (Ordinary)
ISIB Standard (Subsidiary) Level
IULeaving Certificate - Foundation Level
IVLeaving Certificate Vocational Programme
IYCity & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)
IZCity & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF)
IXIB Extended Essay
J1 City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture (QCF)
J2City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)
J3City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF)
J4City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management (QCF)
J5City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture (QCF)
J6City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF)
J7City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management (QCF)
J8City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)
J9City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF)
JACity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture (QCF)
JBCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture (QCF)
JCCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)
JDCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Land-based Technology
JECity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)
JFCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (QCF)
JGCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Agriculture (QCF)
JHCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF)
JJCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)
JKCity & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horse Management (QCF)
JLCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture (QCF)
JMCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)
JNCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Horse Management (QCF)
JPCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Countryside Management (QCF)
JQCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture (QCF)
JRCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Animal Management (QCF)
JSCity & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Land-based Technology (QCF)
JTCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)
JUCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Horse Management (QCF)
JVCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Horticulture (QCF)
JWCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF)
JXCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)
JYCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF)
JZCity & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Agriculture (QCF)
K1Key Skill Level 1
K2Key Skill Level 2
K3Key Skill Level 3
K4Key Skill Level 4
K5City & Guilds L3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080 – first awarded 2019)
K6City & Guilds L3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720 – first awarded 2019)
KACity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma For Legal Secretaries
KBCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Profession Support
KCCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
KDCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques
KECity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Bench Joinery
KFCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Body and Spa Therapy
KGCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Bricklaying
KHCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
KICity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Complementary Therapies
KJCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)
KKCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge)
KLCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge)
KMCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
KNCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Floristry
KPCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Food and Beverage Service Supervision
KQCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation: Core Skills and Knowledge
KRCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians
KSCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians
KTCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
KUCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Heating and Ventilating
KVCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals
KWCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems Support
KXCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
KYCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Medical Administration
KZCity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
L1City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Pathology Support
L2City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support
L3City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
L4City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Plumbing Studies
L5City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
L6City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Site Carpentry
L7City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make - up
L8City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Travel and Tourism
L9City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Veterinary Nursing
LACity and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
LBCity and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
LDAccess to HE Diploma
LFUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 6)
LGUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 7)
LHUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 8)
LIUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 6)
LJUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 7)
LKUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 8)
LLUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 6)
LMUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 7)
LNUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 8)
LPUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 6)
LQUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 7)
LRUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 8)
LSUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 6)
LTUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 7)
LUUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 8)
LVUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 6)
LWUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 7)
LXUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 8)
LYUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 6)
LZUWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 7)
M1UWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 8)
M2UWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 6)
M3UWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 7)
M4UWLQ Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 8)
M5UWLQ Level 3 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 6)
M6Music Practical Level 6
M7Music Practical Level 7
M8Music Practical Level 8
M9UWLQ Level 3 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 7)
MAUWLQ Level 3 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 8)
MCi-Media Certificate
MDi-Media Diploma
MECertificate in Mathematics for Engineers
MQNCFE Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (720)
MRNCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
MUMusic
MVNCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
MWNCFE Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
MXNCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
MYNCFE Level 3 Diploma (540) in Sport and Physical Activity
MZNCFE Level 3 Diploma (720) in Sport and Physical Activity
N0City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (540)
N1City & Guilds Land Based Services Level 3 qualifications: Extended Diploma
N2City & Guilds Land Based Services Level 3 qualifications: Diploma
N3City & Guilds Land Based Services Level 3 qualifications: Subsidiary Diploma
N4City & Guilds Land Based Services Level 3 qualifications: Certificate
N5City & Guilds Land Based Services Level 3 qualifications: 90 Credit Diploma
N6City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
N8City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Project Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics
N9City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate (360)
NACity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720)
NBCity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)
NCSQA Higher National Cert
NDSQA Higher National Dip
NECity & Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) (NRF)
NFCity & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Northern Ireland and Wales)
NGNCFE Certificate in Art and Design
NHNCFE Certificate in Photography
NINCFE Diploma in Photography
NJNCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
NKNCFE Diploma in Sport
NLNCFE Certificate in Sport
NMNCFE Extended Diploma in Sport
NNNCFE Diploma in Preparing to Work in Renewable Energy Engineering
NPNCFE Diploma in Creative Media
NQNCFE Extended Diploma in Creative Media
NRNCFE level 3 Extended Award in Higher Level Studies
NSNCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies
NTCity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (450)
NVNCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Music Technology
NWNCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Child Care and Education (Wales)
NXNCFE Level 3 Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services
NYNCFE Level 3 Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services
NZNCFE Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)
O1OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma
O2OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical: Diploma
O3OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical: Subsidiary Diploma
O4OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical: Introductory Diploma
O5OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical: Certificate
O6OCR National Certificate
O7OCR Level 3 Certificate in Quantitative Methods
O8OCR Level 3 Award in Being Entrepreneurial
O9OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OAOCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OBOCNLR Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education
OCOCR iPro Certificate
ODOCR iPro Diploma
OEOCR National Extended Diploma
OTOCR National Diploma
P0Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
P1Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Building Services Engineering for Technicians (QCF)
P2Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) (QCF)
P3Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Business Statistics (VRQ)
P4Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Cost and Management Accounting (VRQ)
P5Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Financial Accounting (VRQ)
PAAdvanced Diploma
PBEdexcel Level 3 Award in Algebra (NQF)
PCEdexcel Level 3 Award in Statistical Methods (NQF)
PDProgression Diploma
PEExtended Diploma
PIPearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance (QCF)
PJPearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Sports Performance (QCF)
PKPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma (was National Award 60+)
PLLevel 3 Certificate in Speech and Drama: Perforance Student (PCertLam)
PMPearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate
PNPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
PPScottish PP Passport
PRPrincipal Learning
PXPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
PYPearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma
PZPearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Q1Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Q2Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (510) (first teaching from September 2016)
Q3Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (540) (first teaching from September 2016)
Q4Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Q5Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Q6Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (RQF)
Q7Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF)
Q8Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF) International
Q9Pearson BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award
QAPearson BTEC Level 3 Award (Specialist 1-3)
QBPearson BTEC Level 3 Award (Specialist 4-7)
QCPearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate (Specialist 13-20)
QDPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Specialist 37-48)
QEPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Specialist 49-59)
QFPearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Specialist 60-119)
QGPearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma (SRF)
QHPearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate (Specialist 21-27)
QJPearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Level in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
QKPearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Level in Professional Cookery for Professional Chefs (Chef de Partie)
QLPearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Level in Professional Cookery for Professional Chefs (Kitchen and Larder)
QMPearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Level in Professional Cookery for Professional Chefs (Patisserie and Confectionery)
QNPearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (RQF) International
R1Music Practitioner Extended Diploma
R2Music Practitioner Diploma
R3Music Practitioner Subsidiary Diploma
R4Music Practitioner Extended Certificate
R5Music Practitioner Certificate
REReformed A Level England
RNReformed A Level Northern Ireland
RPSQA Award (Band D)
RQSQA Award (Band C)
RRSQA Award (Band B)
RSSQA Award (Band A)
RTSQA National Progression Award (Band C)
RUSQA National Progression Award (Band B)
RVSQA National Progression Award (Band A)
RWReformed A Level Wales
S1Scottish National Certificate (Band A)
S2Scottish National Certificate (Band B)
S3Scottish National Certificate (Band C)
S9Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership
SBScottish Baccalaureate
SICISI Introduction to Securities and Investment
SPGCE Special Paper
SSScottish Standard Grade
STStep Award
SWSQA Skills for Work INT2
SXVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
SYVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (431 glh)
SZVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
T1VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
T2VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
T3Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
T4VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
T5VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Financial Trading
TAInstitute of Arts Award (Gold)
TWUAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art & Design
TXUAL Level 3 Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design
TYUAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Studio Assistant
TZVTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
U1UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
U2UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance & Production
U3UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
U4UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production
U5UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design Foundation Studies
U6UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (QCF)
U7UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (QCF)
U8University of the Arts London: Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts
U9University of the Arts London: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts
UAUniversity of the Arts London: Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design
UBUniversity of the Arts London: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
UCPre-U Certificate
UDPre-U Diploma
UEVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Specific Populations)
UFVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Studies
UGPre-U GPR
UKVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Spa Therapy
ULVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up
UMVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up
UNVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
UPVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery
UQVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Barbering
URVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Beauty Make-up Techniques
USPre-U Short Course
UTVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Beauty Therapy
UUVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hairdressing
UVVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Massage Therapies
UWVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Nail Technologies
UXVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Spa Therapy
UYVTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up
UZVTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
VVCE Advanced
V1VCE Advanced Subsidiary
V2VCE Advanced Double Award
V3VTCT Diploma in Sports Studies
V4VTCT Extended Diploma in Sports Studies
V5VTCT Introductory Diploma in Sports Studies
V6VTCT Subsidiary Diploma in Sports Studies
V7VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Make-up Techniques
V8VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Chemical Technicians
V9VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians
VACommunity Volunteering Award
VBVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians
VCCommunity Volunteering Certificate
VDVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage and Therapies for Sport
VEVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapies
VFVocational Dance Advanced Foundation
VGVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technologies
VHVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
VIVocational Dance Intermediate
VJVTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Studies (Massage)
VKVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder)
VLVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (QCF)
VMVTCT Level 3 Diploma in African Caribbean Hairdressing
VNVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering Studies
VPVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (Make-Up)
VQVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
VRVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies (QCF)
VSVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up Studies
VTVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
VUVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
VVVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies
VWVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure
VXVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery (QCF)
VYVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Spa Therapy Studies
VZVTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
W1Essential Skills Wales (Level 1)
W2Essential Skills Wales (Level 2)
W3Essential Skills Wales (Level 3)
W4Essential Skills Wales (Level 4)
W9WJEC Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
WAWJEC Level 3 Award
WBWelsh Baccalaureate
WCWJEC Level 3 Certificate
WDWJEC Level 3 Diploma
WEWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma – Core
WFWJEC Level 3 Diploma in Environmental Science
WGWJEC Level 3 Award in Criminology (QCF)
WHWJEC Level 3 Award in Food Science and Nutrition (QCF)
WJWJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
WKWJEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Environmental Science
WLWJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
WMWJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology
WNWJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Statistical Problem Solving Using Software
WPWJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
WQWJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition
WRWJEC Level 3 Certificate in Statistical Problem Solving using Software (QCF)
WSAdvanced Welsh Baccalaureate - Skills Challenge Certificate
WTWJEC Level 3 Certificate In Criminology (QCF)
WUWJEC Level 3 Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition (QCF)
WVWJEC Level 3 Diploma In Criminology (QCF)
WWWJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition (QCF)
WXWJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Medical Science
WYWJEC Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design
WZWJEC Level 4 Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design
X2WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
X3WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science
X4WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Business
X5WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Tourism
X6WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Professional Construction Practice
X7WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Tourism
X9WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Health and Social Care
XAWJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Health and Social Care
Y1Access to HE Diploma (CAVA)
Y2Access to HE Diploma (West Midlands)
Y3Access to HE Diploma (Eastern Region)
Y4Access to HE Diploma (AIM Awards)
Y5Access to HE Diploma (London)
Y6Access to HE Diploma (North East Region)
Y7Access to HE Diploma (Ascentis)
Y8Access to HE Diploma (Open Awards)
Y9Access to HE Diploma (Credit 4 Learning)
YAAccess to HE Diploma (Laser Learning Awards)
YBAccess to HE Diploma (South West Learning)
YCAccess to HE Diploma (Agored Cymru)
YDAccess to HE Diploma (Yorkshire & Humber)
YECertificate for Young Enterprise
YFAccess to HE Diploma (AQA)
YKOCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
YLOCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Notes

The awarding bodies have given their consent, via the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), for some of the results data that they forward to UCAS to be shared with HEPs for admission purposes, to also be used in preparing the Student Record from 2007/08 onwards .

This data will be made available to providers by UCAS (through the *J transaction). The HESA record will work to the existing UCAS coding frame.

From 2008/09, the UCAS coding frame only is used for qualifications that are available from UCAS.

Providers are encouraged to provide this information for other full-time undergraduate students, in order to contribute more complete statistical information for the sector. In order for providers to be able to add information about qualifications that are included in the UCAS Tariff, but for which UCAS do not provide electronic results information, additional codes have been added.

Guidance on specific qualifications

Singapore Higher qualifications

Note that H1, H2 and H3 A level qualifications are Singapore Higher qualifications awarded by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

BTECs

From 2012/13, BTEC qualifications are available through the UCAS Data for HESA (also known as *J) transaction. The ability to return these qualifications through the HESA record was previously accomplished through the provision of a HESA-specific code: B 'BTEC Nationals (NQF)'. This permitted the return of a subset of BTEC qualifications to allow for analytical requirements.

A suite of new QUALTYPEs have been introduced by UCAS for the range of BTECs which can now be supplied through the UCAS Data for HESA transaction. These new codes also cover the qualifications that correspond to those that could previously be returned under QUALTYPE 'B'.

Description Previous HESA QUALTYPE UCAS QUALTYPE from 2012/13
BTEC Nationals (NQF): Award B B5
BTEC Nationals (NQF): Certificate B6
BTEC Nationals (NQF): Diploma B7

To minimise burden on providers, HESA will accept qualifications for continuing students coded using either system. There is no requirement for continuing students to be recoded to the more detailed QUALTYPEs; instances under either coding system will be treated identically for analysis purposes. Data obtained from UCAS using the newer codes does not need to be altered in order to be submitted in the HESA Student record - the UCAS codes should be used unchanged.

In addition to the B code, HESA previously made available QUALTYPEs BE, 1B, 2B, 3B, B1, B2, B3 and B4. These map directly to the equivalent qualifications under the new UCAS codes.

Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)

The 'Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)' qualification is passed to providers through the UCAS Data for HESA (also known as *J) transaction in the form of the FY 'Foundation Studies' code. This code is used for several subsidiary Foundation Studies qualifications, of which only the Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) qualifies for UCAS tariff points.

For tariff calculation purposes, it is necessary to split out this subset into a separate QUALTYPE. Code FA 'Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)' in this field exists for this purpose. Where a provider is aware that a FY code passed through the UCAS Data for HESA transaction represents a 'Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)', it is recommended that it is recoded to FA in this field to qualify for the associated tariff points. There is, however, no obligation for providers to do so.

A dialogue is on-going between HESA, UCAS and the awarding bodies to harmonise the coding of this qualification.

UCAS will no longer process results under QUALTYPE FY Foundation Studies as this is not nor has been representative of a single qualification. This qualification has now been split out for ABL into the new QUALTYPES FT, WY, U5 and WZ. Note WZ does not attract Tariff points.

Additional information on qualifications

Additional information on qualifications, and the combinations of QUALTYPE and QUALGRADE, may be found in the Further guidance on reporting qualifications on entry document.

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