Mainstage Variables search
Find the variables you need for your research by searching by variable name, by data file or by index term. Explore How to use the Variable Search. Our Main Survey User Guide and list of key variables for the analysis of individual response data may also help you.
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| qapprent3 | Advanced/Level 3/Advanced Modern |
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| qapprent4 | Higher/Level 4 or 5 |
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| qbtec1 | First certificate or general certificate (below level 2) |
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| qbtec2 | First diploma or general diploma (level 2) |
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| qbtec3 | National Certificate or National Diploma level (level 3) |
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| qbtec4 | Higher level (level 4 or higher) |
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| qcitygld1 | Part 1 / Foundation |
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| qcitygld2 | Part 2 / Craft / Intermediate |
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| qcitygld3 | Part 3 / Advanced Craft / Final |
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| qcitygld4 | Part 4 / Career Extension / Full Technological Certificate |
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| qcntryqual | Country gained qualification |
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| qcse1 | Number of CSE Grade 1 |
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| qfa | Qualifications: youth training cert |
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| qfachi | Highest academic qualification |
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| qfb | Qualifications: trade apprenticeship |
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| qfc | Qualifications: clerical or commercial |
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| qfctry | country of qualification |
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qfctry_all
Special Licence |
country of qualification |
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| qfd | Qualifications: City and Guilds Pt I |
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| qfe | Qualifications: City and Guilds Pt II |
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| qfed | Has listed school qualification |
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| qfeda | Qualifications: any school cert/ matric |
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| qfedb | Qualifications: any CSEs grade 2-5 |
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| qfedc | Qualifications: any CSEs grade 1 |
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| qfedd | Qualifications: any GCSEs grade D-G |
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| qfede | Qualifications: any GCSEs grade A-C |
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| qfedf | Qualifications: any O levels pre-1975 |
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| qfedg | Qualifications: any OLs A-C post-1975 |
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| qfedh | Qualifications: any OLs D-E post-1975 |
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| qfedhi | Highest educational qualification |
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| qfedi | Qualifications: any Higher school certs |
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| qfedj | Qualifications: any A levels |
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