Qualifications

Notes:
Cells in these tables have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data.

Footnote:
(1) The highest level of qualification variable uses both the educational and vocational qualifications question; and the professional qualifications question.  
 
Further note on qualifications: In England and Wales, the highest level of qualification is derived from responses to both the educational and vocational qualifications question and the professional qualification question.

Level 1: 1+ O level passes, 1+CSE/GCSE any grades, NVQ level 1, Foundation GNVQ.

Level 2: 5+ O level passes, 5+CSE`s (grade 1). 5+GSCE`s (grades A-C), School Certificate, 1+ A levels/AS levels, NVQ level 2, Intermediate GNVQ or equivalents.

Level 3: 2+ A levels, 4+ AS levels, Higher School Certificate, NVQ level 3, Advanced GNVQ or equivalents.

Level 4/5: First degree, Higher degree, NVQ levels 4 and 5, HNC, HND, Qualified Teacher Status, Qualified Medical Doctor, Qualified Dentist, Qualified Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor or equivalents.

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