Area of Learning Data Definition
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1 Area of Learning of the Aim.
Purpose
2 Identifies classification of the aim according to the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) 14 Areas of Learning (AoL) (Note: these have been superseded by Sector Subject Areas).
Relevant Collections
ILR (FE)
ILR (UfI)
ILR (ACL)
ILR (WBL)
ILR (ESF SR)
Source Data
3 The following variables are used as source data for the calculation of Area of Learning.
Field Name | Label |
A09 | Learning aim reference |
A_AOL | LAD Area of Learning |
Derived Variables and Datasets
4 The definition produces the following derived variable(s)
Field Name | Label | Dataset |
A_AOL | LAD – Area of Learning | Aims Standard File |
Detailed definition
5 Assigns the value for Area of Learning in the LAD to each aim that is in the aims standard files. Where the AoL is missing in the LAD, the value 99 is used.
6 The following list details the Area of Learning categories.
A_AOL value | Area of Learning |
1 | Science and Mathematics |
2 | Land based provision |
3 | Construction |
4 | Engineering, Technology and Manufacturing |
5 | Business administration, Management and Professional |
6 | Information and Communication Technology |
7 | Retailing, Customer Service and Transportation |
8 | Hospitality, Sports, Leisure and Travel |
9 | Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy |
10 | Health, Social Care and Public Services |
11 | Visual and Performing Arts and Media |
12 | Humanities |
13 | English, Languages and Communication |
14 | Foundation programmes |
99 | Not known |
Sample Code
7 The following sample code is available
Last Modified: 3 Jan 06
