Training and Support

The Data Service is keen to support providers in their use and understanding of the systems and services it has to offer.

So if you are a ‘new user’ looking to familiarise yourself with the data capture systems or you are an MI professional looking for guidance on the latest software developments, please find below the various training and support materials we have to offer, that includes e-learning , user guides, search tips, frequently asked questions and help sections.

Success Rates e-learning module

This new training tool will aim to:
    •improve understanding of and provide a top-level overview of the importance of Qualification Success Rates (QSR) and Minimum levels of Performance 
    •demonstrate the QSR methodology and explain how success rates are calculated 
    •provide answers to frequently asked questions and QSR enquiries 
    •Highlight where further help and guidance can be found.

Coming Soon

2010/11 ILR Changes Online Training Tool (NEW)
    -
This tool will guide you through the changes that have been made to the ILR for this academic year.

Click here to access

ILR E-learning Module: 
    - The Data Service and the information authority's first joint E-Learning module.

Click here to access

Learning Aim Database - LAD
    - An online application that holds information about all learning aims.

Click here to access

Learner Information Suite 
    -
Software used by providers to validate ILR data, and produce reports, before transmitting it to the Data Service via the provider extranet.

Click here to access

Online Data Collections
    - The On-line Data Collections system that is used for transmitting data to the Data Service

Click here
and select
'Training and Support'

Provider Gateway - 
    - web-based internet portal which is supported by the Data Service.

Click here to access

Individualised Learner Record
    - Information on the ILR can be accessed from the information authority website
http://www.theia.org.uk/ilr/
    - ILR Definition: what is the ILR?

See Data Dictionary

Provider and Organisation Information Management System (PIMS)
    - PIMS is used to request and generate Provider Numbers.

Click here

Success Rate Methodologies 
    - Keep up to date with the latest Success Rate Methodologies

Click here
(information available
via the information
authority
website)


Contact us:

If you have any training/support questions please contact our Service desk in the first instance:

Email: servicedesk@thedataservice.org.uk

Telephone: 0870 2670001

Or write to us at:

Service Desk
The Data Service
Cheylesmore House
Quinton Road
Coventry
CV1 2WT

     Coming soon:

The Data Service launched its first e- learning module on the ILR: http://ilrelearning.thedataservice.org.uk/ in November 2009.

In 2010 we aim to deliver a module on:

  • The Success Rates