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ISB Business Data Standard ISB-000046 Qualification Element · 6.0 Approved: Recommended 24/02/2015...
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ISB-000046 Qualification Element BDA Version: Education, Skills and Children's Services ERD vs 12 ISB Number: ISB-000046 Version Number: 8.0 Issue Date: 26/04/2016 Document Version History:
Version Status Approval Date Issue Date
Modified by Description
1.0 Approved: Recommended
24/11/2009 24/11/2009 ISB
2.0 Approved: Recommended
25/09/2012 25/09/2012 ISB Updated to deal with issues found in use
3.0 Approved: Recommended
23/07/2013 23/07/2013 ISB Updated due to a change to the Primary Key of the entity Qualification Element
4.0 Approved: Recommended
17/02/2014 17/02/2014 ISB Record Delete Flag has been added.
Ethnicity Required Flag was deleted
5.0 Approved: Recommended
04/08/2014 04/08/2014 ISB Changes required to align to latest JCQ specification
Removal of controlled lists Party Role Type and Qualification Element Type
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6.0 Approved: Recommended
24/02/2015 27/03/2015 ISB New attribute QE_Admin_Code added to Qualification Element entity supertype. New attribute Assessment_Medium_Type added to Assessable entity subtype.
7.0 Approved: Recommended
23/06/2015 10/08/2015 ISB Amendment to attribute name due to space in the name – removal of space between “QE_” and “Description”.
8.0 Approved: Recommended
22/03/2016 26/04/2016 ISB Updated as part of JCQ Requests for Changes
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Table of Contents The following references apply to all Business Data Standards: ..........................................................................................................4 Subject Area .........................................................................................................................................................................................5 Qualification Element Entity Def View ..................................................................................................................................................6 Entity Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................7 Qualification Element Attribute View ....................................................................................................................................................8 Attribute Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................................................9 Attribute ISB Logical Data Types ....................................................................................................................................................... 35 Changes from Previous Version ......................................................................................................................................................... 46 Copyright Notice ................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
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The following references apply to all Business Data Standards:
- ESCS ISB Standards Overview and Context - ESCS ISB "System" Enterprise Architecture - Business Data Architecture - ESCS ISB Business Data Architecture Data Types - ESCS ISB BDA Data Architecture Modelling Standards - ESCS ISB Management Process Only those entities within the boundary square in the diagrams are part of this particular data standard, entities outside the boundary are shown for context purposes only (and can be found within other Business Data Standards), or separate Controlled List reference data.
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Subject Area Subject Area Name Subject Area Definition Qualification Element
This standard can be used to store or exchange data that covers the master data of qualifications. A qualification contains the data for a statement of achievement or knowledge which can be verified. A qualification is comprised of various components which are individually a type of QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. The QUALIFICATION ELEMENT can be of the types SCHEME, ASSESSABLE, AWARD, LEARNING UNIT or PATHWAY covering the various components in a qualification product.
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Qualification Element Entity Def View
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Entity Definitions Entity Name Entity Definition Assessable A part of a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT structure that is a discretely ASSESSABLE element. Award A part of a QUALIFICATION structure that is certificated. Learning Unit A part of a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT structure that is a sub division of a Qualification to assist in
the learning and assessment of knowledge or skill. Pathway A part of a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT structure that groups together other QE PATHWAY, or QE
LEARNING UNIT, or QE ASSESSABLE and contains the selection criteria to control the pathways available when making a booking for a QUALIFICATION.
QE Relationship The combinations of QUALIFICATION ELEMENT that can be combined to link together the specification, Rules of Combination, units and assessments and satisfy both the requirements of a component based QUALIFICATION ELEMENT or linear QUALIFICATION ELEMENT.
Qualification Element A statement of achievement or competence in a specific subject or skill that is awarded or verified by the appropriate AWARDING ORGANISATION. This encompasses discrete assessable elements and other higher level structures that support examination administrative processes such as making an entry or issuing a result. An ELEMENT of a QUALIFICATION that identifies the assessment criteria required to meet a level of achievement or knowledge which can be verified. Contains the various tier components that make up a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT and include the SCHEME, AWARD, PATHWAY, LEARNING UNIT and ASSESSABLE.
Scheme A Part of a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT structure comprising interrelated attributes that describe the overall behaviour of a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
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Qualification Element Attribute View
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Attribute Definitions Assessable Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
Extra_Time_Required_Flag
Indicates that extra time for this ASSESSABLLE may be given by the CENTRE, up to the maximum time
No No No Created in current model Extra_Time_Required_Flag
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stated by the AWARDING ORGANISATION. The CENTRE must supply the AWARDING ORGANISATION with this extra time (stated in minutes) when placing an order for the LEARNER.
Assessment_Method_Type
A controlled list of values that identifies the method of Assessment. E.g. "Short answer", "Multiple Choice +", "Performance", "Practical", "Portfolio", "Project", "Coursework", "Controlled Assessment", etc.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Assessment Method Type.
Assessment_Method_Type
Assmnt_Actual_DateTime_Reqd_Flag
Indicates whether or not the CENTRE is required to send the actual start Date Time for an ASSESSMENT EVENT to the AWARDING ORGANISATION
No No No Created in current model Assmnt_Actual_DateTime_Reqd_Flag
Attendance_Data_Required_Flag
Indicates that ATTENDANCE details are required by the AWARDING
No No No Created in current model Attendance_Data_Required_Flag
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ORGANISATION for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
Cambridge_Assmnt_TimeZone_Num
The Cambridge Assessment Time Zone Number associated with this specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Cambridge_Assmnt_TimeZone_Num
Carry_Forward_Permissible_Flag
Indicates that the OUTCOME for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT can be carried forward
No No No Created in current model Carry_Forward_Permissible_Flag
Maximum_Extra_Time_Minutes
The maximum amount of extra time, in minutes, allowed for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT as determined by the AWARDING ORGANISATION.
No No No Created in current model Maximum_Extra_Time_Minutes
On_Demand_Flag
Denotes if this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT is available on-demand
No No No Created in current model On_Demand_Flag
QE_Timetabled_Flag
Denotes if this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT is timetabled. Timetabling is decided by the AWARDING ORGANISATION
No No No Created in current model QE_Timetabled_Flag
Test_Day_ Indicates that a No No No Created in current model Test_Day_Photograph_Reqd_Flag
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Photograph_Reqd_Flag
photograph of the LEARNER on the day of attendance at the ASSESSMENT EVENT, inclusive of proof of date taken, must be sent to the respective AWARDING ORGANISATION as part of ATTENDANCE data
Tier_Level_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the TIER LEVEL which is related to the maximum grade achievable. E.g. "Foundation", "Intermediate", "Higher".
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Tier Level Type.
Tier_Level_Type
Tier_Level_Common_Reference
The common reference shared by all QE ASSESSABLE that are within a tier structure
No No No Created in current model Tier_Level_Common_Reference
Time_Allowed_Mins
The amount of time in minutes that is allowed for the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Time_Allowed_Mins
Party_Role_Type_Assessor
A controlled list of values that identifies the
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Party Role Type.
Party_Role_Type
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specific role of a PARTY e.g. LEARNER, LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. This attribute may appear prefixed with the role that is currently being undertaken. In this event the role type is that specifically named role
Party_Role_Type_ADT_Decider
A controlled list of values that identifies the specific role of a PARTY e.g. LEARNER, LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. This attribute may appear prefixed with the role that is currently being undertaken. In this event the role type is that specifically named role
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Party Role Type.
Party_Role_Type
Assessment_Medium_Type
A controlled list of values that identifies the medium for the ASSESSABLE. Values include Screen, Paper, Video- Recording,
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Assessment Medium Type.
Assessment_Medium_Type
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Audio-Recording, Digital image, Face to Face/ Live, Mixed.
Award Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
Accreditation_End_Review_Date
The date when accreditation granted to an AWARDING ORGANISATION by a regulator to
No No No Created in current model Accreditation_End_Review_Date
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award this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT will be reviewed.
Accreditation_Start_Date
The start date for which Accreditation has been granted to an AWARDING ORGANISATION by a regulator to award this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT.
No No No Created in current model Accreditation_Start_Date
AO_Accred_Version_Number
The version number of a QE Award allocated by an AWARDING ORGANISATION. The AO Accreditation Version Number will indicate that a change has been made to the original Qualification Element by the owning AWARDING ORGANISATION, whilst retaining the original Accreditation Number as allocated by the Regulator.
No No No Created in current model AO_Accred_Version_Number
Assessment_Language
A controlled list of values that
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Language Type.
Language_Type
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_Type identifies a language.
Award_Level_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the level of depth and breadth of learning associated with an AWARD, often used in conjunction with COURSE LENGTH TYPE, but is distinct from a level as described by a recognised QE Framework. E.g. "Award Level 1 and 2", "Advanced", "Breakthrough", "Higher", etc.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Award Level Type.
Award_Level_Type
Award_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the type of QUALIFICATION ELEMENT AWARD, which is reflective of the volume of learning required to achieve the AWARD. E.g. "Additional", "Advanced", "Apprenticeship", "Professional", etc.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Award Type.
Award_Type
Cert_of_Unit_Credit_Is
Indicates whether a Certificate of Unit
No No No Created in current model Cert_of_Unit_Credit_Issued_Flag
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sued_Flag Credit will be issued.
Certification_End_Date
The last possible AWARD date for the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Certification_End_Date
Certification_Start_Date
The first possible AWARD date for the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Certification_Start_Date
Contributing_Units_Listed_Flag
Indicates that details of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTs that contributed to the published Result will be listed out when full certification is achieved.
No No No Created in current model Contributing_Units_Listed_Flag
Course_Length_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the type of QUALIFICATION ELEMENT AWARD as categorised by the length of the course of study and related to the minimum number of LEARNING UNITS required for completion of the AWARD. E.g. "Double Award",
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Course Length Type.
Course_Length_Type
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"Single Award", "Short", "Diploma", etc.
Endorsed_Title_Reqd_Flag
Indicates whether or not an endorsed title for this QUALIFICATION needs to be supplied by the CENTRE when submitting an Order.
No No No Created in current model Endorsed_Title_Reqd_Flag
Operational_End_Date
The date after which LEARNERs can no longer submit an order for a QUALIFICATION; this will be the same as or earlier than the Certification End Date
No No No Created in current model Operational_End_Date
Operational_Start_Date
The date from which LEARNERs can first submit an order for a QUALIFICATION; this will be the same as, or later than, the date for which a QUALIFICATION is first regulated.
No No No The date from which LEARNERs can first submit an order for a QUALIFICATION; this will be the same as or later than the date for which a QUALIFICATION is first regulated
Created in current model Operational_Start_Date
QE_Delivery_Model_Type
A controlled list of values that defines the type of the delivery model for this
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from QE Delivery Model Type.
QE_Delivery_Model_Type
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QUALIFICATION ELEMENT AWARD. E.g. "Linear", "Modular".
QE_Evid_Reqmnt_Provided_Flag
Identifies whether detailed evidence requirements are provided for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model QE_Evid_Reqmnt_Provided_Flag
QE_Evidence_Requirement_Type
A controlled list of values that categorises the type of evidence required for a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT AWARD. E.g. "Written", "Verbal", "Forms" etc.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from QE Evidence Requirement Type.
QE_Evidence_Requirement_Type
Registration_Expiry_Months
Number of months a registration is maintained by the AWARDING ORGANISATION after the LEARNING PROVIDER receives confirmation of it. A value of '0' indicates there is no expiry. If the AWARDING ORGANISATION supports registration and no value is provided
No No No Created in current model Registration_Expiry_Months
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then a value of '0' is assumed.
Resit_Rule_Text
Free text regarding terminal and re-sit rules
No No No Created in current model Resit_Rule_Text
Statement_Of_Credit_Issued_Flag
Indicates whether a Statement of Unit Credit will be issued.
No No No Created in current model Statement_Of_Credit_Issued_Flag
Study_Guide_Available_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates that a STUDY GUIDE or QUALIFICATION book is freely available and what format(s) it is available in. E.g. "Paper", "Electronic", "Paper and Electronic".
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Study Guide Availability Type.
Study_Guide_Available_Type
Study_Guide_Details
Additional details relating to the Study Guide
No No No Created in current model Study_Guide_Details
Study_Guide_Reference
A single reference number of the Study Guide for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. This could be an ISBN, AWARDING ORGANISATION defined identifier, or a URL
No No No This is a JCQ requirement - ISB Data Standard Note - URL should be a locator but this attribute appears to be a mixed economy and therefore would not always be a locator.
Created in current model Study_Guide_Reference
Study_Guide_Referenc
A controlled list of values that
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Study Guide Reference
Study_Guide_Reference_Type
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e_Type identifies the format that a Study Guide is available in. E.g. "AO guide", "ISBN", "URL", etc.
Type.
Party_Id_Accreditor
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Party.
Party_Id
Party_Id_Sector_Lead
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Party.
Party_Id
Party_Role_Type_Assessor
A controlled list of values that identifies the specific role of a PARTY e.g. LEARNER, LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. This attribute may appear prefixed with the role that is currently being undertaken. In this event the role type is that specifically named role
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Party Role Type.
Party_Role_Type
Learning Unit Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_Qualifi A value that Yes Yes Yes The same value may Migrated foreign key from AO_Qualification_Element_Id
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cation_Element_Id
uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
Learning_Unit_Level_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the level of depth and breadth of learning associated with a LEARNING UNIT. E.g. "A2", "AS".
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Learning Unit Level Type.
Learning_Unit_Level_Type
Maximum_Resits_Allowed
States the maximum number of resits a LEARNER can take for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Maximum_Resits_Allowed
Pathway Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
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Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
Equals_Indicator_Flag
Denotes that the PATHWAY is implementing a 2 dimensional selection to ensure that the exact same LEARNING UNITS or ASSESSABLEs are returned from both child PATHWAYs.
No No No Created in current model Equals_Indicator_Flag
Mandatory_ Indicates whether No No No Created in current model Mandatory_In_Group_Flag
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In_Group_Flag
the decision selection criteria and the choices of available pathways defined within this QE Pathway must be acted upon, or are optional
Minimum_Unit_Selection
The minimum number of unique units associated with a QE PATHWAY to be selected. A unit may represent ASSESSABLE(s) or LEARNING UNIT(s) as this is the object of interest to the Customer when making a Booking.
No No No Created in current model Minimum_Unit_Selection
Maximum_Unit_Selection
The maximum number of unique units associated with a QE PATHWAY to be selected. A unit may represent ASSESSABLE(s) or LEARNING UNIT(s) as this is the object of interest to the Customer when making a Booking.
No No No Created in current model Maximum_Unit_Selection
Minimum_Pathway_Selection
The minimum number of PATHWAY(s)
No No No Created in current model Minimum_Pathway_Selection
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associated with this QE PATHWAY to select from. If no choice is permissible, then a QE PATHWAY is not required
Maximum_Pathway_Selection
The maximum number of PATHWAY(s) associated with this QE PATHWAY to select from. If no choice is permissible, then a QE PATHWAY is not required
No No No Created in current model Maximum_Pathway_Selection
Minimum_Credit_Value
The minimum credit value required to be selected from the ASSESSABLE(s) in the group(s) below this QE PATHWAY.
No No No Created in current model Minimum_Credit_Value
QE Relationship Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
AO_Party_Id_Parent
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_QE_Id_Parent
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
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ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Qualification_Element_Type.
QE_Type_Parent
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
AO_Party_Id_Child
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_QE_Id_Child
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
QE_Type_Child
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
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Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
QER_Effective_DateTime
The date/time from which this QE RELATIONSHIP becomes effective.
Yes Yes No Created in current model QER_Effective_DateTime
QE_Relationship_Type
A controlled list of values that identifies the type of relationship between two QUALIFICATION ELEMENTs. Values are "Allowed", "Disallowed".
Yes No Yes Migrated foreign key from QE Relationship Type.
QE_Relationship_Type
QE_Relationship_Rule_Type
A controlled list of values that specifies the type of constraint applicable to a QE RELATIONSHIP between 2 QUALIFICATION ELEMENTs. Values are "Same Series", "Top Up", Fall Back", "Anytime"
Yes No Yes Migrated foreign key from QE Relationship Rule Type.
QE_Relationship_Rule_Type
Record_Delete_Flag
A flag that indicates that the record should be deleted.
No No No Created in current model Record_Delete_Flag
QER_Effective_End_DateTime
The date/time from which this QE RELATIONSHIP ceases to be
No No No Created in current model QER_Effective_End_DateTime
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effective. Qualification Element Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Party.
Party_Id
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
A value that uniquely identifies a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
Yes Yes No The same value may be used for a number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Created in current model AO_Qualification_Element_Id
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element Type.
Qualification_Element_Type
QE_Description
A plain text natural language explanation of the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model QE_Description
Qualification_Element_Title
The title of the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Qualification_Element_Title
QE_Short_ A shortened No No No Created in current model QE_Short_Title
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Title version of the Title for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
QE_Effective_DateTime
The date/time from which this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT becomes effective
No No No Created in current model QE_Effective_DateTime
QE_Effective_End_DateTime
The date/time from which this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT ceases to be effective
No No No Created in current model QE_Effective_End_DateTime
Private_Learner_Type
A controlled list of values that identifies under what conditions the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT is available to a private learner, if at all. E.g. "Available", "Available with conditions", "Unavailable".
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from Private Learner Type.
Private_Learner_Type
QE_Moderation_Type
A controlled list of values that indicates the method to be used for moderation of this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. E.g. "Postal", "Online", "Visiting", "Residential", "Mixed".
Yes No Yes Migrated foreign key from QE Moderation Type.
QE_Moderation_Type
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First_Language_Required_Flag
Indicates that the first language is required to be specified for the Learner when placing an order for this Qualification
No No No Created in current model First_Language_Required_Flag
Record_Delete_Flag
A flag that indicates that the record should be deleted.
No No No Created in current model Record_Delete_Flag
Qualification_Reference_Number
The Qualification, or Unit Reference Number as defined by the ACCREDITATION REGULATOR. Expected format is 123/4567/A.
No No No Created in current model Qualification_Reference_Number
Learning_Aim_Code
The Learning Aims Database identifier for a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT AWARD, which is the same as the Qualification_Number but without the formatting.
No No No Created in current model Learning_Aim_Code
QE_Admin_Code
Where this attribute is provided it will contain the Admin Code. This is the code which is typically referred to in any entry guidance documentation
No No No Created in current model QE_Admin_Code
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published by the Awarding Organisations, and which should be familiar to Exams Officers - usually referred to as the entry code. Where this attribute is not provided, the Admin Code can be found in the AO_Qualification_Element_ID. It is unlikely that the Admin Code attribute will ever be populated for the Pathway sub-type.
Credit_Value
The credit value weighting that applies to a QUALIFICATION ELEMENT from the perspective of making valid choices when making a Booking.
No No No Created in current model Credit_Value
Scheme Attribute Name Attribute Definition Attribute
Required Attribute Is PK
Attribute Is FK
Attribute Note Attribute History Event Description Attribute Basename
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the PARTY.
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id
AO_Qualification_Ele
A value that uniquely identifies
Yes Yes Yes The same value may be used for a
Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
AO_Qualification_Element_Id
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ment_Id a specific part of a Qualification and applies to one or more QUALIFICATION ELEMENT(s) within an AWARDING ORGANISATION.
number of QUALIFICATION ELEMENTS provided they are differentiated by Qualification_Element_Type.
Qualification_Element_Type
A controlled list of values that denotes the type and behaviour of the specific QUALIFICATION ELEMENT. Values are "Scheme", "Award", "Learning Unit", "Pathway", "Assessable".
Yes Yes Yes Migrated foreign key from Qualification Element.
Qualification_Element_Type
Assessment_Max_Learner_Age
The maximum age a LEARNER can be at the time of Assessment for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Assessment_Max_Learner_Age
Assessment_Min_Learner_Age
The minimum age a LEARNER can be at the time of Assessment for this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Assessment_Min_Learner_Age
First_Teaching_Date
The first date from which a CENTRE may start to teach this QUALIFICATION
No No No Created in current model First_Teaching_Date
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ELEMENT. Last_Teaching_Date
The date up to which a CENTRE may teach this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT
No No No Created in current model Last_Teaching_Date
QE_Centre_Auth_Agreement_Text
Contains the text of the Authentication agreement, specific to this QUALIFICATION ELEMENT, to which the Centre is agreeing when an OUTCOME is authenticated.
No No No Created in current model QE_Centre_Auth_Agreement_Text
Series_Based_Flag
Indicates whether the QUALIFICATION ELEMENT is Series based.
No No No Created in current model Series_Based_Flag
Date_Of_Birth_Reqd_Flag
Indicates that a Date of Birth is required to be specified for any Learner Booking associated with this Qualification
No No No Created in current model Date_Of_Birth_Reqd_Flag
Legal_Sex_Required_Flag
Indicates that the LEGAL SEX TYPE is required to be specified for the LEARNER for this Qualification.
No No No Created in current model Legal_Sex_Required_Flag
QE_Availability_Text
Text description of the intended first date and subsequent dates
No No No Created in current model QE_Availability_Text
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when parts of the Qualification will be offered. It is not a definitive statement of availability. Specific instances of the QE AVAILABILITY will determine whether an AWARD or LEARNING UNIT is available.
QE_Website_URL_Locator_Id
A value that denotes and distinguishes the LOCATOR.
No No Yes Migrated foreign key from URL.
URL_Locator_Id
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Attribute ISB Logical Data Types Entity Name Assessable Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Extra_Time_Required_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Assessment_Method_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,40) Assmnt_Actual_DateTime_Reqd_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Attendance_Data_Required_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Cambridge_Assmnt_TimeZone_Num UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Carry_Forward_Permissible_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type
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Entity Name Simple_Flag Maximum_Extra_Time_Minutes UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) On_Demand_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag QE_Timetabled_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Test_Day_Photograph_Reqd_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Tier_Level_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,10) Tier_Level_Common_Reference UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,12) Time_Allowed_Mins UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Party_Role_Type_Assessor UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Party_Role_Type_ADT_Decider UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Assessment_Medium_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32)
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Entity Name Award Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Accreditation_End_Review_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_DateTime Accreditation_Start_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date AO_Accred_Version_Number UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,4) Assessment_Language_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Award_Level_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Award_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,60) Cert_of_Unit_Credit_Issued_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type
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Entity Name Simple_Flag Certification_End_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date Certification_Start_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date Contributing_Units_Listed_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Course_Length_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Endorsed_Title_Reqd_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Operational_End_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date Operational_Start_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date QE_Delivery_Model_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) QE_Evid_Reqmnt_Provided_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag QE_Evidence_Requirement_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32)
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Entity Name Registration_Expiry_Months UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Resit_Rule_Text UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,400) Statement_Of_Credit_Issued_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Study_Guide_Available_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,20) Study_Guide_Details UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,400) Study_Guide_Reference UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,100) Study_Guide_Reference_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Party_Id_Accreditor UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Party_Id_Sector_Lead UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Party_Role_Type_Assessor UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Learning Unit
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Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Learning_Unit_Level_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Maximum_Resits_Allowed UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Pathway Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Equals_Indicator_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Mandatory_In_Group_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type
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Entity Name Simple_Flag Minimum_Unit_Selection UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Maximum_Unit_Selection UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Minimum_Pathway_Selection UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Maximum_Pathway_Selection UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Minimum_Credit_Value UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) QE Relationship Attribute Name AO_Party_Id_Parent UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_QE_Id_Parent UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) QE_Type_Parent UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Party_Id_Child UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_QE_Id_Child
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UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) QE_Type_Child UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) QER_Effective_DateTime UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_DateTime QE_Relationship_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) QE_Relationship_Rule_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,20) Record_Delete_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag QER_Effective_End_DateTime UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_DateTime Qualification Element Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) QE_Description
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UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,3500) Qualification_Element_Title UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,200) QE_Short_Title UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) QE_Effective_DateTime UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_DateTime QE_Effective_End_DateTime UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_DateTime Private_Learner_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) QE_Moderation_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) First_Language_Required_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Record_Delete_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Qualification_Reference_Number UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,10) Learning_Aim_Code UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,10)
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Entity Name QE_Admin_Code UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Credit_Value UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,4) Scheme Attribute Name Awarding_Organisation_Party_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) AO_Qualification_Element_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,50) Qualification_Element_Type UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,32) Assessment_Max_Learner_Age UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) Assessment_Min_Learner_Age UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Integer(1,3) First_Teaching_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date Last_Teaching_Date UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Date QE_Centre_Auth_Agreement_Text UDP ISB Logical Data Type
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Entity Name Unicode_String(1,400) Series_Based_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Date_Of_Birth_Reqd_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag Legal_Sex_Required_Flag UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_Flag QE_Availability_Text UDP ISB Logical Data Type Unicode_String(1,3000) QE_Website_URL_Locator_Id UDP ISB Logical Data Type Simple_String(1,600)
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Changes from Previous Version
Entity Change Study Guide Availability Type
Amend the name of the entity from Study Guide Availability Type to Study Guide Available Type and rename the relationship name from Study Guide Available Type to Qualification Element to be “is the format of”
Qualification Element Rename QE_Effective_Version_Date to QE_Effective_DateTime. Amend datatype to Simple_DateTime
Qualification Element Rename QE_Effective_Version_End_Date to QE_Effective_End_DateTime. Amend datatype to Simple_DateTime
QE Relationship Add identifying attribute QER_Effective_DateTime to QE Relationship. Datatype Simple_DateTime
QE Relationship Add non-identifying attribute QER_Effective_End_DateTime to QE Relationship. Datatype Simple_DateTime
Award Remove attribute Guided_Learning_Hours_Min from Award Award Remove attribute Guided_Learning_Hours_Max from Award
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