Research and analysis

Prior qualifications of adults in further education workplace learning: 2011 to 2012

Findings of research into the prior qualification levels of adults aged 19 plus undertaking workplace learning. BIS research paper 117A.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 14 November 2013

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Prior qualifications of adults undertaking workplace learning in further education: 2011 to 2012

Ref: BIS/13/P195

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Prior qualifications of adults undertaking workplace learning in further education 2011 to 2012: data

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The research examined how far investment in workplace learning has been directed towards up-skilling individuals with lower skill levels, especially those without prior attainment at full level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C or NVQ level 2). The research looked at the demographics, employment status and income of learners undertaking workplace learning and those undertaking their first level 2 learning.

The research looked specifically at the highest prior qualifications of adult learners (aged 19 plus) who were undertaking full level 2 or full level 3 workplace learning in November 2011. The survey took place between October and December 2012, and involved 3,000 interviews with learners.

Published 14 November 2013