Labour Force Survey
Interviewers manual/Survey
Questionnaire
24 May 2018
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Table of Contents
PRESENTATION OF QUESTIONNAIRE ........................................................................................... 11
INTRODUCTORY NOTES .............................................................................................................. 12
THE LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (LFS) .............................................................................................. 13
CORE LFS OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................... 13
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL NOTES ................................................................................................. 13
LABOUR FORCE SURVEY ............................................................................................................. 16
HOUSEHOLD INTRODUCTIONS AND CHECKS ............................................................................... 16
1. Survey mode selection .............................................................................................................. 16
2. Return visit introduction ........................................................................................................... 16
3. General introduction ................................................................................................................. 17
4. Age check .................................................................................................................................. 17
5. Return visit introduction ........................................................................................................... 17
6. Address confirmation ................................................................................................................ 18
7. Household occupants confirmation .......................................................................................... 18
8. Telephone contact details ......................................................................................................... 19
9. Contact telephone details ......................................................................................................... 19
10. Contact telephone details check ........................................................................................... 20
11. Introduction CAPI for 1st interview ....................................................................................... 20
12. Call back enquiry ................................................................................................................... 21
13. Age check for 1st interview .................................................................................................... 21
14. Age check 1st interview ......................................................................................................... 22
15. Alternative person check 1st interview ................................................................................. 22
16. Alternative person introduction 1st interview ...................................................................... 22
17. Alternative respondent 1st interview address check ............................................................ 23
18. Alternative respondent 1st interview address update .......................................................... 23
19. Address update 1st respondent ............................................................................................. 24
20. Alternative interview arrangement ...................................................................................... 24
21. Thank you and exit ................................................................................................................ 25
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22. Exit checks ............................................................................................................................. 25
23. Future interview MODE check (Telephone interview confirmation) .................................... 26
24. Reasons for CAPI for future interviews ................................................................................. 26
25. CAPI reason (text description) .............................................................................................. 27
26. Contact details for multi person household ......................................................................... 27
27. Contact details for one person household............................................................................ 28
28. Contact telephone number ................................................................................................... 28
29. Contact telephone number follow up ................................................................................... 29
30. Alternative telephone number ............................................................................................. 30
31. Alternative telephone number for single person household ............................................... 30
32. Reason for continuation of personal interview .................................................................... 31
33. Confirmation of CAPI ............................................................................................................ 31
34. Contact details confirmation ................................................................................................ 32
35. Alternative telephone details ............................................................................................... 32
36. Confirmation of telephone details ........................................................................................ 33
37. Validation checks of telephone details ................................................................................. 33
38. Preferred time to make telephone contact in future ........................................................... 34
39. Respondent thank you for participation ............................................................................... 34
INITIAL DETAILS OF 1ST RESPONDENT......................................................................................... 36
40. Name ..................................................................................................................................... 36
41. Surname ................................................................................................................................ 36
42. Gender .................................................................................................................................. 37
43. Date of Birth .......................................................................................................................... 37
44. Age ........................................................................................................................................ 38
45. Month of birth ...................................................................................................................... 38
46. Household Number ............................................................................................................... 39
HOUSEHOLD DETAILS ................................................................................................................. 40
47. Previous interview household details confirmed ................................................................. 40
48. Changes to household composition from previous quarter ................................................. 40
49. Details of changes to household composition ...................................................................... 41
50. Details of changes to household composition (country location) ........................................ 41
51. Length of time of change to household population ............................................................. 42
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52. Household persons details .................................................................................................... 42
53. Relationships of householders .............................................................................................. 43
PREVIOUS OCCUPIERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD ................................................................................ 44
54. Previous occupiers of household .......................................................................................... 44
55. Details of previous occupiers ................................................................................................ 44
56. Details of previous occupiers ................................................................................................ 44
INDIVIDUAL DETAILS .................................................................................................................. 47
57. Direct and proxy interview check ......................................................................................... 47
58. Alternative adult respondent (proxy) check ......................................................................... 47
59. Alternative child respondent (proxy) check .......................................................................... 47
60. Supplementary proxy confirmation ...................................................................................... 48
61. Age confirmation from previous interview ........................................................................... 48
62. Marital status ........................................................................................................................ 49
63. Citizenship confirmation from previous quarter .................................................................. 49
64. Citizenship ............................................................................................................................. 50
65. Non Irish citizenship details .................................................................................................. 50
66. Birth location ......................................................................................................................... 51
67. Non Irish country of birth ..................................................................................................... 52
68. Location of UK birth .............................................................................................................. 52
69. Residency .............................................................................................................................. 53
70. Year of residency ................................................................................................................... 54
71. Month of residency (for recent immigrants) ........................................................................ 54
72. Previous country ................................................................................................................... 55
73. Intended length of stay ......................................................................................................... 56
74. Country of birth ..................................................................................................................... 56
75. Main employment status (PES) ............................................................................................. 57
76. Length of stay at current address ......................................................................................... 58
77. Location if intent on moving ................................................................................................. 58
78. Month of intended move ...................................................................................................... 58
79. Country of intended move .................................................................................................... 59
80. Length of time of intended foreign move ............................................................................. 59
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 60
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81. Paid work employment status during reference week ......................................................... 60
82. Temporary absence from work status during the reference week ...................................... 60
83. Unpaid work status during the refenece .............................................................................. 61
84. New job status ...................................................................................................................... 61
85. Reasons for not working during the reference week ........................................................... 61
86. Details of reasons for absence from work ............................................................................ 62
87. Expected length of absence from work ................................................................................ 63
88. Recall of last date of work ..................................................................................................... 63
89. Details of change of job ........................................................................................................ 64
90. Employment type profile – self-employed or employee type .............................................. 64
91. Self-employed clarification ................................................................................................... 65
92. Salary during absence from work ......................................................................................... 65
93. Industry profile of work ........................................................................................................ 65
94. Occupation work profile ....................................................................................................... 66
95. Supervisory role .................................................................................................................... 67
96. Country of work check .......................................................................................................... 67
97. Region of workplace ............................................................................................................. 68
98. Country of work .................................................................................................................... 69
99. Size of firm of employer ........................................................................................................ 70
100. Size of firm for self-employed ............................................................................................... 71
101. Details of size of firm ............................................................................................................ 72
102. Working from home details .................................................................................................. 72
103. Frequency of working from home ........................................................................................ 73
104. Union or staff association membership ................................................................................ 73
105. Year started working as an employee for current employer ................................................ 73
106. Year started work as a self-employed person ...................................................................... 74
107. Month started work .............................................................................................................. 74
108. Method of finding work - SOLAS ........................................................................................... 75
109. Temporary employment reconfirmation .............................................................................. 75
110. Work temporary or permanent ............................................................................................ 76
111. Reason for temporary job status .......................................................................................... 76
112. Duration of temporary employment .................................................................................... 77
113. Agency employment ............................................................................................................. 77
114. Shift work .............................................................................................................................. 78
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115. Evening work ......................................................................................................................... 78
116. Frequency of evening work ................................................................................................... 79
117. Night work ............................................................................................................................. 79
118. Frequency of night work ....................................................................................................... 80
119. Saturday working .................................................................................................................. 80
120. Frequency of Saturday work ................................................................................................. 80
121. Sunday working ..................................................................................................................... 81
122. Frequency of Sunday ............................................................................................................. 81
123. Confirmation of unusual working time ................................................................................. 81
124. Usual working time ............................................................................................................... 82
125. Actual working time .............................................................................................................. 82
126. Confirmation of actual working time .................................................................................... 83
127. Full time / part time profile................................................................................................... 83
128. Reason for full time / part time working profile ................................................................... 84
129. Other reasons for full time/ part time working profile ......................................................... 84
130. Reason for part time working profile .................................................................................... 85
131. Overtime ............................................................................................................................... 85
132. Unpaid overtime ................................................................................................................... 86
133. Reasons for working more than usual .................................................................................. 86
134. Reasons for working less than usual ..................................................................................... 87
135. Other paid work .................................................................................................................... 87
136. Other unpaid work ................................................................................................................ 88
137. Details of changes to job ....................................................................................................... 88
138. Details of changes to 2nd job ................................................................................................. 89
139. Profile of 2nd job .................................................................................................................... 89
140. Industry code of 2nd job ........................................................................................................ 90
141. Occupation of 2nd job ............................................................................................................ 91
142. Hours worked in 2nd job ........................................................................................................ 92
143. Preference for more hours in work ...................................................................................... 92
144. Preference for less hours in work ......................................................................................... 93
145. Preference for number of hours in work .............................................................................. 93
146. Method of achieving more working hours ........................................................................... 93
147. Availability of means to increase working hours .................................................................. 94
148. Restrictions to working more ................................................................................................ 94
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149. Ever worked .......................................................................................................................... 95
150. Confirmation of never working from previous interview ..................................................... 95
151. Year of most recent work...................................................................................................... 96
152. Month of most recent work .................................................................................................. 96
153. Reason for not working ......................................................................................................... 97
154. Type of job in previous work ................................................................................................. 97
155. Industry of previous work ..................................................................................................... 98
156. Occupation of previous work ................................................................................................ 99
157. Looking for other work ......................................................................................................... 99
158. Reason for not looking for other work ............................................................................... 100
159. Seeking employment .......................................................................................................... 100
160. Seeking work in last 4 weeks .............................................................................................. 101
161. New job confirmation ......................................................................................................... 101
162. Availability for work ............................................................................................................ 102
163. Reasons for not looking for work ........................................................................................ 102
164. Other reasons for not seeking work ................................................................................... 103
165. Type of working looking for ................................................................................................ 103
166. Type of work for new job (self-employed / employee) ...................................................... 103
167. Type of work for new job (full time / part time) ................................................................. 104
168. Type of work for new job (full time / part time) ................................................................. 104
169. Alternative to full time work ............................................................................................... 104
170. Alternative to part time work ............................................................................................. 105
171. Period of time looking for work (year) ................................................................................ 105
172. Period of time looking for work (month) ............................................................................ 105
173. Profile prior to current employment situation ................................................................... 106
174. Seek work methods - Government ..................................................................................... 107
175. Seek work methods – Employment agency ........................................................................ 107
176. Seek work methods - Direct ................................................................................................ 108
177. Seek work methods – Trade union ..................................................................................... 108
178. Seek work methods - advertised ........................................................................................ 108
179. Seek work methods - Newspapers...................................................................................... 109
180. Seek work methods – interview or exam ........................................................................... 109
181. Seek work methods – land, premises ................................................................................. 109
182. Seek work methods - licences ............................................................................................. 109
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183. Seek work methods – job application ................................................................................. 110
184. Seek work methods – Government contact ....................................................................... 110
185. Seek work methods - recruitment ...................................................................................... 110
186. Seek work methods – Other method .................................................................................. 111
187. Availability to work ............................................................................................................. 111
188. Reason for unavailability to work ....................................................................................... 111
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 113
189. Student status ..................................................................................................................... 113
190. Confirmation of educational attainment from previous interview .................................... 113
191. Highest level of educational attainment ............................................................................. 113
192. Field of educational attainment .......................................................................................... 116
193. Supplementary educational training .................................................................................. 117
194. Supplementary educational training - Grinds ..................................................................... 117
195. Supplementary education training - classes ....................................................................... 118
196. Confirmation of educational attainment from previous interview .................................... 118
197. Highest ever educational attainment level ......................................................................... 119
198. Year of highest ever educational attainment ..................................................................... 122
199. Age of respondent at highest educational attainment ....................................................... 122
200. Educational field of highest educational attainment .......................................................... 123
201. Classification of highest educational attainment ............................................................... 123
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE .................................................................................................... 125
202. Introduction to minimum wage questions ......................................................................... 125
203. Wage level ........................................................................................................................... 125
204. Reason for wage below NMW ............................................................................................ 126
INCOME FROM WORKING ........................................................................................................ 126
205. Introduction to income questions ...................................................................................... 126
206. Frequency of pay ................................................................................................................. 127
207. Weekly pay band ................................................................................................................. 127
208. Fortnightly pay bands ......................................................................................................... 128
209. Monthly pay bands ............................................................................................................. 129
210. Question on pay for use during telephone interview ......................................................... 130
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN WORK AND FAMILY LIFE (CARING) ................................................. 131
211. Introduction to caring questions ........................................................................................ 131
212. Care of children in household ............................................................................................. 131
213. Care of children outside household .................................................................................... 132
214. Level of use of childcare services ........................................................................................ 133
215. Reason for not using childcare services (supply reasons) .................................................. 133
216. Main reason for not using childcare services (demand reasons) ....................................... 134
217. Effect of caring on work profile .......................................................................................... 135
218. Main effect of caring on work profile ................................................................................. 135
219. Other caring responsibilities (other than children under 15) ............................................. 136
220. Flexibility of working day to allow for caring needs ........................................................... 136
221. Flexibility of leave from work for caring needs ................................................................... 137
222. Difficulties in flexibility of work .......................................................................................... 137
223. Main difficulty with work for caring needs ......................................................................... 138
224. Introduction to the effect of caring on working life ........................................................... 138
225. Leave from work for caring needs (1 month) ..................................................................... 139
226. Reason for not being able to work ever.............................................................................. 139
227. Length of leave taken for caring needs ............................................................................... 140
228. Type of leave taken for caring needs .................................................................................. 141
229. Length of leave taken for caring needs for relatives (1 month) ......................................... 141
230. Effect of caring needs of relatives on work........................................................................ 142
231. Exit from caring ................................................................................................................... 142
PROFILE OF HOUSEHOLD SIZE ................................................................................................... 143
232. Housing question introduction ........................................................................................... 143
233. Type of household (house / Apartment) ............................................................................ 143
234. Type of house ...................................................................................................................... 143
235. Type of apartment .............................................................................................................. 144
236. Type of mobile accommodation ......................................................................................... 144
237. Number of rooms ................................................................................................................ 145
238. Year of construction ............................................................................................................ 145
239. Central heating .................................................................................................................... 146
240. Type of dwelling (owned / rented) ..................................................................................... 146
241. Local authority household .................................................................................................. 147
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242. HAPS .................................................................................................................................... 147
243. Level of furnishing ............................................................................................................... 147
244. Rent ..................................................................................................................................... 148
245. Weekly rent amount ........................................................................................................... 148
246. 4 weekly rent amount ......................................................................................................... 149
247. Monthly rent amount ......................................................................................................... 149
248. HAP level ............................................................................................................................. 150
249. Exit household profile ......................................................................................................... 150
APPENDIX I - FIELDS OF EDUCATION ......................................................................................... 151
Generic programmes and qualifications ......................................................................................... 152
Education ........................................................................................................................................ 153
Arts and humanities ........................................................................................................................ 155
Social sciences, journalism and information................................................................................... 158
Business, administration and law ................................................................................................... 160
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics ................................................................................. 163
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) ................................................................... 166
Engineering, manufacturing and construction ............................................................................... 167
Health and welfare .......................................................................................................................... 174
Services ........................................................................................................................................... 177
APPENDIX II – AUTOMATIC CODING OF OCCUPATION AND INDUSTRY HINTS............................. 180
Considerations when you input an Industry text string: ................................................................ 180
Considerations when you input an Occupation text string: ........................................................... 181
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Presentation of Questionnaire The questions in this manual are presented as outlined below. This text within the box approximates what the interviewer sees on the laptop computer for each question. 41. Address verification
C15
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer field
Display household sample address on screen.
Question
May I confirm that I have the correct postal address for your household?
Instructions
Note: Screen note
1 Yes- the address is correct
2 No – the address needs to be amended
Conditions
(C11 = YES) and (C13 = Yes)
Additional clarification: This is needed to keep the sample matching the actual households we visit Note: Variables numbers are only presented in the manual for reference purposes; they are not referred to in the questionnaire and may vary from manual to manual.
Document Variable No.
Variable Name
Additional clarification on the variable – not within instrument
Question
Response Options
Technical filter for instrument
Variable name in instrument
Software development
instruction
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Introductory notes Electronic questionnaires THE LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (LFS) IS CARRIED OUT ON TABLETS USING AN ELECTRONIC QUESTIONNAIRE THAT ALLOWS QUESTIONS TO BE SELECTIVELY ASKED TO FIT THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS (E.G. PERSONS WHO HAVE NOT WORKED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS WILL NOT BE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RECENT WORKING ACTIVITIES).
The order of the questions in this document roughly mirrors the flow of questions in the electronic questionnaire, but some variation is to be expected. Notes The notes that accompany each variable are a combination of on-screen notes that appear on the laptop/computer/tablet and supplemental notes for reference purposes. The variable notes are a combination of our own country-specific experiences and scenarios, and also the official EU LFS explanatory notes. The notes are designed to standardise interviewer interpretation of the questionnaire and maximise data quality and reliability. The notes in this manual are presented for the information and use of household survey interviewers and do not necessarily represent official CSO policy. Conditions The condition/filter is a description of the route through the electronic instrument which leads to this particular point on the questionnaire. While the filter provides a good indication as to how a particular question is activated on the electronic instrument, this does not reflect the entirety of the complex programming and routing that underlies the questionnaire. There is a technical filter provided in some of the questions. It is identified by the heading “Conditions”. These technical filters give an indication of the more complex routing and may be of help when going through potential routing issues in the survey. Important While every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is as accurate as possible, there may be some slight variations between the manual and the electronic questionnaire. Furthermore, it is impossible to reflect every single nuance of an electronic questionnaire in print, so the filters should be seen as indicative of how the questionnaire operates in the field rather than a definitive overview.
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The Labour Force Survey (LFS)
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a large-scale, nationwide survey of households in Ireland. It is
designed to produce quarterly labour force estimates that include the official measure of employment
and unemployment in the state (ILO basis). The survey began in January 2016 and will replace the
Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) from January 2017. It is expected that the LFS will
also conduct special modules on different social topics each quarter.
A field force comprising 10 field co-ordinators and 100 field interviewers conduct initial interviews
each quarter on tablet computers using Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) software. All
CSO field staff working on household surveys carry a CSO identity card. The CSO will contact you
by telephone to conduct follow-up interviews and the number 021 6018989 will appear when you
receive the call. The survey meets the requirements of Council Regulation (EC) No. 577/98 adopted
in March 1998, which requires the introduction of quarterly labour force surveys in EU member
states.
Core LFS Outputs
Each quarter the LFS will produce data on:
• Numbers unemployed
• Persons in employment
• Labour force participation rates
• Inactive population (not in the labour force)
• Sectoral breakdown (Nace Rev. 2) of those in employment
• Breakdown of headline data by age, sex and region
• Persons in employment classified by occupation
• Seasonally adjusted headline series
• Data on family composition
Additional Technical Notes
Reference Periods
Information is collected continuously throughout the year from households surveyed each week in each
quarter. Up to and including the fourth quarter of 2008 the QNHS operated on a seasonal quarter basis
since its establishment in Q4 1997. The LFS is undertaken on a calendar quarter basis which was first
adopted in the QNHS in the first quarter of 2009.
The reference quarters for survey results are:
Q1 - January to March, Q2 - April to June, Q3 - July to September and Q4 - October to December.
Data Collection
The LFS is conducted using mixed mode data collection with the introduction of Computer Assisted
Telephone Interviewing (CATI). As with the QNHS, information is collected from each sample
household over 5 successive quarters or Waves. However in the LFS, the first interview is conducted
by a team of face-to-face interviewers using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The
four follow-up interviews are conducted using CATI from a dedicated call centre, where householders
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have agreed to conduct a telephone interview, and are conducted using face-to-face interviews where
householders have not agreed to conduct a telephone interview.
Sample Design
A new sample based on the 2011 Census of Population was selected for the LFS and this was introduced
incrementally from Q1 2016. The sample is stratified using administrative county and the Pobal HP
(Haase and Pratschke) Deprivation Index. A two-stage sample design is used. In the first stage 1,300
blocks are selected using Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) sampling. In the second stage
households are selected using Simple Random Sampling (SRS). This ensures each household in the
sample frame has an equal probability of selection.
To account for the additional attrition because of the introduction of mixed mode data collection, the
LFS sample was increased incrementally from Q3 2017. An additional 1,300 households have been
included in Wave 1 for each quarter which will bring the final design sample up to 32,500 by Q3 2018.
The actual achieved sample varies over time depending on the level of response.
Households are asked to take part in the survey for five consecutive quarters and are then replaced by
other households in the same block. Thus, one fifth of the households in the survey are replaced each
quarter and the QNHS/LFS sample involves an overlap of 80% between consecutive quarters and 20%
between the same quarter in consecutive years. It is important to note that there is no overlap in
sample between the QNHS and the LFS.
The survey results are weighted to agree with population estimates broken down by age, sex and region
and are also calibrated to nationality control totals. The LFS results also contain a non-response
adjustment to make the results from the achieved sample representative of the target sample and the
population. The population estimates for April of each year are published in a separate release.
New samples, both based on the 2011 Census of Population, were introduced incrementally for the
QNHS in Q4 2012 and in Q3 2016. The former was stratified using administrative county and
population density while the latter was stratified using administrative county and the Pobal HP (Haase
and Pratschke) Deprivation Index. The quarterly sample in each case was 26,000 households. The actual
achieved sample varied over time depending on the level of response.
Definition of Usual Residents - Private households
A person is defined as a "Usual Resident" of a private household if he or she:
(i) Lives regularly at the dwelling in question, and
(ii) Shares the main living accommodation (i.e. kitchen, living room or bathroom) with the
other members of the household.
"Living regularly" means usually spending 4 nights a week in the dwelling. However, a member of a
couple should be regarded as living regularly with the household if he/she regularly returns to his/her
partner in the household for at least one night each week. However, if the person has (another) family
(de-facto or otherwise) with which he/she spends the rest of the time then that person should not be
included. Persons paying for both board (at least one meal a day) and lodging should be regarded as
usual residents of the household.
As well as those who satisfy the above definitions, the following types of persons should also be
regarded as usual residents of the private household:
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• Persons who usually spend only 2 or 3 nights a week in the dwelling, but do not have a settled
residence elsewhere where they spend more of their time. This would apply, for instance, to a
person whose work requires him or her to spend most of the week away from home in
hotels/guesthouses and who can only come home for some nights of the week.
• Members of the household who are away from home on holidays or on an occasional business
trip.
• Children who are away from home at boarding school (this does not apply to students in 3rd
level education - universities, technical colleges etc.)
• Members of the Defence Forces stationed abroad, provided the absence has not lasted for more
than 6 months at the time of the interview, who usually spend four nights a week at home, or
one night in the case of someone returning to his/her partner.
• Aircraft personnel, Sailors or Fishermen who are away from home on voyages, provided the
absence has not lasted for more than six months at the time of the interview.
• Members of the household away from home in hospital, provided the absence has not lasted for
more than six months at the time of the interview.
• Many young people living in rented accommodation tend to change their place of residence
frequently. These persons will not fulfil all the requirements to be considered as "usual
residents" (i.e. living regularly etc.) If however, you come across a situation such as this at a
sample household, you should ask if the person or persons have another settled residence
elsewhere (at the time of the interview). If the answer is no you should interview them as usual
residents of the dwelling in the reference time.
• Members of a couple who are working away from the principal residence but do not have a
principal residence elsewhere and return home on a regular basis.
The following persons should not be regarded as usual residents of the private household:
• Members of the family away from home who return home only on holidays and/or weekends.
• Relatives, friends etc. who do not usually live at the household but happen to be staying there
when you call.
• Students away from home attending University or other 3rd level educational establishments if
they do not usually spend at least 4 nights in the week at home. Note, however, that children
away from home in boarding school should be included with the household.
• Members of the Defence Forces stationed away from home who do not usually spend at least 4
nights in the week at home - or one night in the case of someone returning to his/her partner.
• Members of the family who have been patients/residents in such non-private households as
hospitals, county homes, homes for the elderly, hospices etc. for more than 6 months at the time
of the interview.
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Labour Force Survey
Household introductions and checks
1. Survey mode selection
MODE
Question
Please enter mode
Instructions
Note: Interviewer completed question on the survey's mode
1 Computer assisted personal interview
2 Computer assisted telephone interview
3 Written based survey
4 Mixed mode survey
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
2. Return visit introduction
C02
Question
Hello, I'm calling from the Central Statistics Office. My name is …
May I speak with (enter contact name)?
1 Speaking/Available
2 Not available or No longer a household
member
3 Wrong number
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If wave = (2,3,4 or 5) and mode is CATI and (Contact_name or Contact_name_onep) ne ‘Refusal’
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3. General introduction
C03
Question
I'm calling regarding the Labour Force Survey. Our office carried out an interview with your
household on (enter date of previous interview). You may remember that at that interview your
household kindly agreed to allow us to call to carry out a short follow up interview. May I continue
with the follow up interview now?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If wave = (2,3,4 or 5) and mode is CATI and C02 = 1. ‘speaking/available’
4. Age check
C04
Question
Could I speak with another adult member of the household?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If wave = (2, 3, 4 or 5) and mode is CATI or CAPI and C02 = 2. ‘not available’ or ‘no longer a
household member’
5. Return visit introduction
C05
Question
Hello, my name is ...I'm calling regarding the Labour Force Survey. Our office carried out an
interview with your household on (enter date of previous interview). At that interview your
household kindly agreed to allow us to call to carry out a short follow up interview. May I continue
with the follow up interview now?
1 Yes
2 No
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Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
Wave 2 – 5 (If C04 = 1 and mode = CATI) or CAPI or (Contact_name or Contact_name_onep) =
‘Refusal’ or ‘Blank’ from previous wave.
6. Address confirmation
C06
BLAISE INSTRUCTION
Blaise: Display on the top of the screen which wave the interviewer is on. This is for information
only. Also, display previous mode to indicate to interviewers how the previous interview was
conducted
Question
I would like to confirm your address. Are you still living at [enter household address]?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Respondent never lived here
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If C02, C03 or C05 = 1 and mode = CATI
7. Household occupants confirmation
C07
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Exit route
Blaise: If option 2 or 3 then route to C17 Thank you screen
Question
Does anyone who was living with you at that address still live there?
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If C06 = 2 and mode = CATI
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8. Telephone contact details
C08
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: If Option 2 then route to C17 Thank you screen
Question
Could you provide me with the current telephone number for that address?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If C07 = 1 and mode = CATI
9. Contact telephone details
C09
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: Apply validation to the telephone number entered
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: Route to C17 thank you once telephone number has been entered
Question
Interviewer: Enter telephone number
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
11 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If C08= 1 and mode = CATI
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10. Contact telephone details check
C10
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: Route to C17 once discussion completed
Question
I would like to make sure I've dialled the right number. Is this [enter telephone number]?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If C02 = 3 ‘wrong number’ or C06 = 3 ‘Respondent never lived there’ and mode = CATI
11. Introduction CAPI for 1st interview
C11
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill LFS with "I am carrying out the Labour Force Survey which is the official measure of
employment and unemployment in Ireland."
Question
Hello, my name is ..... I am from the Central Statistics Office. (Prefill with correct survey text) Your
house has been selected as representing this area. Is it convenient for me to carry out the interview
now?
Note: Do not read out if respondent has already agreed to participate. Just press 1.
Instructions
Note: Do not read out if respondent has already agreed to participate. Just press 1.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
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If MODE = CAPI and wave = 1 or new_household = 1
12. Call back enquiry
C12A
Question
Would it be more convenient if I called back at another time?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If (mode is CAPI and C11 = 2) or (wave = 2,3,4,5 and mode is CATI or CAPI and (C03=2 or C04=2 or
C05=2))
13. Age check for 1st interview
C13
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: If C13 = 1 then route to C15 Address If C13 = 2 then route to C14 Another Adult
Question
Interviewer: Are you sure that you are speaking to a person who is aged 18 or over?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
C11 Contains Any 1 Yes
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14. Age check 1st interview
C15
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Display household sample address on screen.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If option 1 then route to Module 1.
Question
May I confirm that I have the correct postal address for your household?
1 Yes - the address is correct
2 No - the address needs to be amended
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If mode = CAPI and (Wave =1 or new_household = 1 or AddressConfirm flag ne 1)
15. Alternative person check 1st interview
C14
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
if C14 = 2 then route to C17 “Thank you Screen” If Wave 1 and C14 = 1 then route to C11. If Wave
2–5 and C14 = 1 then route to C05.
Question
Is there someone aged 18 or over available?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
(C13 = "No")
16. Alternative person introduction 1st interview
Participate C11a
Question
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Hello, my name is ... I am from the Central Statistics Office. . Your household has been selected as
representing this area. Is it convenient for me to carry out the interview now?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
(C14 = "Yes")
17. Alternative respondent 1st interview address check
C15A
Question
May I confirm that I have the correct postal address for your household?
Instructions
Blaise: Display household sample address on screen.
1 Yes - the address is correct
2 No - the address needs to be amended
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
( C11A = "Yes") or a second respondent who is over the age of 18 has been identified
18. Alternative respondent 1st interview address update
C16a
Question
Can you give me your correct address please?
Instructions
Type
Text
Maximum Length
50
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Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
(C15A = "No") or alternative respondent indicates the house address not grammatically correct
19. Address update 1st respondent
C16
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer field
Blaise: Prefill address lines so that the interviewer can see what needs to be corrected and
corrections come up on the screen. * Address Confirm Flag. Route to Module 1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer field
Blaise: If possible please do not fill blank lines with null on the confirm address screen as it is
confusing for the interviewer.
Question
Can you give me your correct address please?
Instructions
Type
Text
Label
Correct address
Maximum Length
200
Minimum Length
1
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
(C15 = No) or 1st respondent indicates the address is not grammatically correct
20. Alternative interview arrangement
C12A
Question
Would it be more convenient if I called back at another time?
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Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
C11 Contains Any 2 No
21. Thank you and exit
C17
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
Thank you.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to exit
1 Exit
Conditions
• Household entry and introduction
If (mode is CAPI and C11 = 2) or (wave = 2,3,4,5 and mode is CATI or CAPI and (C03=2 or C04=2 or
C05=2))
22. Exit checks
Exit section
The following questions are asked at the end of the LFS interview to gather information for future
contacts and to thank respondents for their participation.
In the new LFS, households that are comprised solely of individuals aged 75 years or over (from now
on referred to as “HHs with only >=75s”) will only be interviewed at wave 1 and will be dropped
from the subsequent follow-up interviews; instead of re-interviewing these households for waves 2-
5, their details regarding employment status etc. will be rolled forward for each subsequent wave.
Individuals aged 75 and over living in mixed households (i.e. households comprising individuals
below 75 years as well as 75 years and over) will remain in the sample and be contacted for follow-
up waves.
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
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23. Future interview MODE check (Telephone interview confirmation)
CATI_CHECK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing instruction
Blaise: A refusal will result in the FutureInt Mode having a value of 4 if followup = 2.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Display on the top of the screen which wave the interviewer is on. This is for information
only.
Question
Interviewer please confirm household for CATI
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
WAVE 1 – 4 All modes except if ((WAVE=1 or new household) and (AGE_person1>=75 and
AGE_person2>=75 … and AGE_person_n>=75) then EXIT to THANK SCREEN).
24. Reasons for CAPI for future interviews
CapiFollowUp1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Note: "To be completed by Interviewer. "
Question
Why is the household follow-up interview staying in the field?
Instructions
Note: "To be completed by Interviewer. "
1 Health or disability reasons
2 Language difficulties.
3 Assisted interview with a carer or family
member
4 Reluctant household
5 Overseas telephone number
6 Other
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Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1 - 4 and (CATI_CHECK = 2) and FutureIntMode is not 3 (over75s)
25. CAPI reason (text description)
CapiFollowUp2
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Text Box – (RF and DK not allowed) Compulsory fill.
Question
Note to interviewer: Please indicate reason why household is not suitable for Call Centre.
Type
Text
Maximum Length
50
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1 - 4 and (CATI_CHECK = 2) and FutureIntMode is not 3 (over75s) and CapiFollowUp = 6.
26. Contact details for multi person household
Contact_Name
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: display note on screen when CATI_check = 1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer categories
Blaise: Display list of adult household members in answer options (For WAVE 1 or if Cati_check = 1 or
2)
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: If there is one adult and one child over 15 but under 18 in the household in a previous wave
and then this screen is asked. But it should be the single person screen that is used.
Question
Thank you for answering my questions today. The Central Statistics Office will contact your
household (by telephone) to carry out the {remaining} follow up interviews for the Labour Force
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Survey. We will {also} contact your household next quarter during the week of [date of first day of
next month survey week]. [Who would be the best person to contact]?
Instructions
Note (CATI_Check=1): If respondent will not agree to a telephone interview select refusal .
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1 - 4 and (CATI_CHECK ne Refusal or CATI_CHECK ne 3) and all individual interviews
completed and not one person household. Where Cati_Check =1 then insert <>. Where AnsDir = 2
and Behalf = 2 then insert { }
27. Contact details for one person household
Contact_name_onep
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
Thank you for answering my questions today. The Central Statistics Office will contact you (by
telephone) to carry out the follow up interviews for the Labour Force Survey. We will contact you
next quarter during the week of [date of first day of next month survey week].
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to continue
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1-4 and CATI_CHECK ne Refusal or new_household = 1 and mode = CAPI and all individual
interviews completed and one adult household. Where Cati_Check =1 then insert <>.
28. Contact telephone number
Contact_number1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Scree note
Blaise: Add notes to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: Include validations here to ensure accurate entry of telephone number. Delete the suppress
check on the phone number.
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If CATI_CHECK = 1 then insert <>
Question
Could you give me a telephone number (for the follow up interview)?
Instructions
Note: Enter telephone number or select refusal to continue.
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
Wave 1 – Ask for all households. Wave 2 – 4 Ask if contact person has changed since the last wave.
29. Contact telephone number follow up
Contact_number1_onep
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add notes to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: Include validations here to ensure accurate entry of telephone number. Delete the suppress
check on the phone number.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If CATI_CHECK = 1 then insert ()
Question
Could you give me a telephone number to contact you (for the follow up interview)?
Instructions
Note: Enter telephone number or select refusal to continue
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
Wave 2-4 Ask if contact person has changed since the last wave.
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30. Alternative telephone number
contact_number2
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: please include validations here to ensure accurate entry of telephone number. Delete the
suppress check on the phone number.
Question
And could you also give me an alternative telephone number?
Instructions
Note: Press tab if there is no alternative telephone number.
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
Note: Press tab if there is no alternative telephone number.
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
contact_name not ‘refusal’ or blank or contact_number1 not ‘refusal’ and CATI_Check = 1 or contact
person has changed since last wave.
31. Alternative telephone number for single person household
contact_number2_onep
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note on screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: Please include validations here to ensure accurate entry of telephone number. Delete the
suppress check on the phone number.
Question
And could you also give me an alternative telephone number?
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Instructions
Note: Press tab if there is no alternative telephone number.
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
contact_name_onep not ‘refusal’ or blank or contact_number1_onep not ‘refusal’ and CATI_Check =
1
32. Reason for continuation of personal interview
CapiReason
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Route
Blaise: Allow Text Box. And give instruction on screen how to get out of the screen – especially for
the Call Centre.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Route
Blaise: After completion of text rout to Final Screen Q8 Thanks
Question
Interviewer: The respondent has confirmed that they have refused to accept a telephone
interview/refused future interview. Please type in reason (Optional).
Instructions
Note: Press tab to skip.
Type
Text
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If FollowUp =1 or 2
33. Confirmation of CAPI
FollowUp
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Route
Blaise: If 1 or 2 Route to CapiReason
Question
Interviewer: The respondent has not provided enough contact details (i.e. must have contact name
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and a valid phone number for a CATI interview). Please confirm that they have either refused to
accept or can’t accept a telephone interview or refused any follow up interview.
1 CATI Refusal: Follow up interview to be face-to-
face
2 Interview Refusal: Refused any follow up
interview
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If (((any of the contact name variables = ‘refusal’) or ((contact_number1 or contact_number1_onep)
and (contact_number2 or contact_number2_onep) = ‘refusal’) and CATI_CHECK = 1 ) or
(CATI_CHECK = RF) ) and Wave 1 - 4
34. Contact details confirmation
CONFIRM_TEL
Question
Could I confirm that is the best telephone number to use to contact you?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = (2,3,4) and all individual interviews completed and same contact person is contact for next
wave.
35. Alternative telephone details
NEW_TEL
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen
Question
Could you give me an alternative telephone number:
Instructions
Note Enter new telephone number:
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
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Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If CONFIRM_TEL = 2
36. Confirmation of telephone details
CONFIRM_TEL2
Question
Could I confirm that (insert telephone number2) is also a valid telephone number to use to contact
you?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = (2,3,4) and all individual interviews completed and same contact person is contact for next
wave and second telephone number is present.
37. Validation checks of telephone details
NEW_TEL2
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: validation
Blaise: Please include validations here to ensure accurate entry of telephone number. Delete the
suppress check on the phone number. Validate that telephone2 is not the same as telephone1.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: Route to Q.9 Time to Call.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION:
Blaise: Rule for updates: Whatever telephone numbers are captured each wave should update the
HSM.
Question
And could you also give me an alternative telephone number?
Instructions
Note: Enter telephone number
Note: We can’t enter numbers outside the Republic of Ireland.
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Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If CONFIRM_TEL2 = 2
38. Preferred time to make telephone contact in future
Timetocall
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Insert note on screen in blue
Question
What time of day would you prefer that we call? Would it be the morning, the afternoon or the
evening?
Instructions
Note: Do not read out if person has indicated they will be on holidays during next reference period.
Select option 5
1 Morning
2 Afternoon
3 Evening
4 Any time
5 On holidays during next interview
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1,2,3,4 and CATI_Check = 1 or 2 and (contact_name) not ‘refusal’
39. Respondent thank you for participation
Thank
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Note to Interviewer in CATI: Insert your name:
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: If possible, data from WAVE 1 or New_household for the over HHs with only >=75s will be
used to create dummy data for WAVES 2 – 5.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Routing
Blaise: If the interviewer has to use the EXIT button from the middle of an interview can we insert a
Thank you Screen/Script? (Note Q1 2016)
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Insert if CATI <> Insert if CAPI [] Insert only if Wave = 5 or FutureIntMode = 3 (over 75) * *.
Question
<You have been talking to _______________ on behalf of the Central Statistics Office. I would like to
thank you for taking part in the Labour Force Survey today. *This is your final interview and we
really appreciate your time and cooperation. * )>
(On behalf of the Central Statistics Office I would like to thank you for taking part in the Labour Force
Survey today. *This is your final interview and we really appreciate your time and cooperation. *
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to exit
1 Exit
Conditions
• Household exit and thank you
If wave = 1,2,3,4,5
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Initial details of 1st respondent
This block of questions asks for basic information about the respondent who has agreed to take part at the start of the survey. The information is gathered because it is the basic information needed for all the householders but is best asked initially to the person who is participating in the survey. Once this person’s information is completed, then the survey moves to ask the same information about the other householders.
40. Name
Name
Question
May I ask you your first name please?
Type
Text
Maximum Length
20
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
All respondents being interviewed in wave 1 or household being interviewed for the first time. If
wave = 1 or new_household = 1 or new contact person in wave 2 – 5
41. Surname
Surname
Question
May I ask you for your surname?
Type
Text
Maximum Length
20
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
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All respondents being interviewed in wave 1 or being interviewed for the first time
42. Gender
Sex_DIR
BLAISE INS RUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Input name into interviewer note.
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
Interviewer: Please enter 's gender?
Instructions
Note: Interviewer: In a direct interview do not read this question, please enter code directly.
1 Male
2 Female
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 and proxy = 1 or new contact person in wave 2 – 5
43. Date of Birth
DateOfBirth
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen
Question
Could you tell me your date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY)?
Instructions
Note: Interviewer: If the respondent does not know the date of birth, please and then you can enter
age instead.
Type
Date/Time (Date)
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Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
Ask all wave 1 or new interviews If Wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or DATEBIRTH_CONFIRM = 2 Or
(wave 2-5 if contact Person is not on list and is answering the questions where SpeakAdult = 1)
44. Age
Age
Question
Could you tell me your age?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
115 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
((DateOfBirth Empty) And (DateOfBirth Refused)) And (DateOfBirth Don't Know)
45. Month of birth
AgeMonth_Dir
Question
What month were you born in?
Instructions
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
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6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
Conditions
(DATEOFBIRTH = (NULL, DK, RF)), (age ne NULL)
46. Household Number
NoPers
Question
Including you, how many people live in this household?
Instructions
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
20 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
Ask one person on behalf of the household. If wave = 1 or new household=1
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Household details
47. Previous interview household details confirmed
PERS_CONFIRM
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Create a list of household names and DOB from previous WAVE and interview enters
information as follows:
• Present, the person is resident in the household at the time of the interview or has returned
• Gone, the person no longer lives here
• Deceased, the person is now deceased
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Question
Blaise: At end of list: ‘'Is there anyone else now living in this household who was not living here at
the time of the last interview?'. If yes, then create a new line on household grid to capture name, sex
and DOB of new person. This results in a "new_interview" flag created in Blaise to route to the new
respondent correctly
Question
Could you tell me if is still living in this household?
Type
Text
Maximum Length
1
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If wave = 2,3,4,5 Ask one person on behalf of the household. Check that this person is 18 or over.
48. Changes to household composition from previous quarter
WHENGONE
BLAISE INSTRUCTION:
Blaise: This should be asked for the single person household where the person has left and new
people have moved in
Question
In what month did (NAME) leave the household?
1 Interview month -3
2 Interview month - 2
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3 Interview month - 1
4 Interview month
5 Don't know
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If the respondent was present last quarter and gone in the current quarter
49. Details of changes to household composition
WHERGONE
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Show note on screen
Question
Does (NAME) live in Ireland (Republic) now?
Instructions
Note: Record persons temporarily unavailable as non-contact
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
4 Non contact
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If the respondent is gone (the person is no longer usually resident)
50. Details of changes to household composition (country location)
GONECTRY
Question
And do you know in which country?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
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If WHERGONE=2 If the respondent is no longer usually resident and does not live in the Republic of
Ireland
51. Length of time of change to household population
LIVPCTRYT
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Flag
Create a Flag (TempNotResident) : Pre-fill flag going forward if still gone.
Question
How long do they intend to live abroad in total?
1 Less than 12 months
2 12 months or more
3 Don't know
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
WHERGONE Contains Any 2 No
52. Household persons details
Q6Current occupant details
Please complete the following details about the other persons/people living in this household?
First name
Surname
Gender
1 Male
2 Female
Date of birth
Age
Conditions
(NO_Pers > 1)
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53. Relationships of householders
Relationship Coding
Question
I would now like to ask how the people in your household are related to each other.
Instructions
Blaise: Prefill 1st person’s name followed by "is" followed by 2nd person’s name until all
relationships defined (as per LFS).
1 Spouse
2 Cohabitee/Partner
3 Son/daughter (incl. adopted)
4 Step-son/daughter
5 Foster child
6 Son-in-law/daughter
7 Parent/guardian
8 Step-parent
9 Foster parent
10 Parent-in-law
11 Brother/sister (incl. adopted)
12 Step-brother/sister
13 Foster brother/sister
14 Brother/sister-in-law
15 Grand-child
16 Grand-parent
17 Other relative
18 Other non-relative
Conditions
(NO_Pers > 1)
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Previous occupiers of the household
54. Previous occupiers of household
LIVPREV - Previous occupiers
Question Did anyone else live at this address within the last 12 months (i.e. since ^LivPrevDate), that now lives somewhere else?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
(NoPers > 0)
55. Details of previous occupiers
NOLIVP - Previous household occupiers number
Question
How many people lived here and are now living somewhere else?
Note: In the last 12 months
Instructions
Conditions
(C11 = 1)
(NoPers > 0), (NOLIVP = 1)
56. Details of previous occupiers
Emigrant Details
Complete the follow details about the occupants of this household that moved away in the last 12
months?
GENDER
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1 Male
2 Female
AGE
MONTH LEFT
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
LOCATION
1 A different address in the county
2 To another county (in the Republic)
3 To another country
Country of location
Country code
How long do they intend to live abroad in total?
1 Less than 12 months
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2 12 months or more
3 Don’t know
Conditions
(NoPers > 0), (NOLIVP = 1)
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Individual details
When a profile of the household has been captured by the initial part of the survey, the survey
instrument will proceed to ask the same individual from the household the individual questions from
the LFS survey. In addition to the specific LFS based questions, supplementary personal details about
the sampled individual will also be captured.
57. Direct and proxy interview check
PROXY1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Blaise: If answer is “1. Yes” then pre-fill proxy to 1. Direct If answer is “2. No” then ask:
Question
Is (NAME OF LINE 2) available to answer these questions now:
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
58. Alternative adult respondent (proxy) check
PROXY2
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Blaise: If answer is “1. Yes” then pre-fill proxy to 2. Proxy If answer is “2. No” then this is a
skip or a refusal for this individual.
Question
Would you be willing to answer on his/her behalf?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
59. Alternative child respondent (proxy) check
PROXY3
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen
Question
I will begin the questions for <insert child’s name> now. Would you be willing to answer on Tom’s
behalf as (he/she) is under 15?
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Instructions
Note: Interviewer: This person is under 15 and will only be asked 4 a few questions.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
60. Supplementary proxy confirmation
PROXY
Question
Interviewer: Is the respondent answering the questions directly?
1 Yes (Direct Interview)
2 No (Proxy interview)
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
All respondents
61. Age confirmation from previous interview
DATEBIRTH_CONFIRM
Question
Could you confirm that your (if proxy: name’s) date of birth is (Blaise to enter DBIRTH variable from
previous interview) ?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
Ask all repeat interviews. If Wave = 2,3,4,5 and new_interview ne 1 and datebirth from previous
interview not blank
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62. Marital status
MARSTAT
Question
Which of the following categories describes your current marital status?
Instructions
1 Single, that is never married or in a civil partnership
2 Married
3 In a civil partnership
4 Separated
5 Divorced
6 Widowed
7 In a civil partnership but separated from civil partner
8 Formerly a civil partner, the civil partnership now legally dissolved
9 A surviving civil partner: his/her partner having since died
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
Ask everybody aged 16 or over and being interviewed for the first time. If age <=16 and wave = 1 or
new_interview = 1
63. Citizenship confirmation from previous quarter
IRISHNATCONFIRM
Question
At the last interview we recorded that you were (if proxy: (name) was) a non-Irish citizen. Has that
changed?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
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Ask if IRISHNAT_PREV = 2
64. Citizenship
IrishNat
BLAISE: Prefill instruction
Blaise: Prefill: YES ( From previous WAVE data )
BLAISE: Autofill instruction
Blaise: Autofill: YES ( (WAVE = 2,3,4,5) and ( IrishNatConfirm = "Yes")) then IrishNat = "Yes" IF
IRISHNATCONFIRM = "No" then IRISHNAT = "No")
Question
Are you (if proxy: Is (name) an Irish citizen?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If wave = 1 or new_interview = 1
65. Non Irish citizenship details
National
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill instruction
Blaise: Prefill: Yes
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill instruction
Blaise: Autofill Answer: Yes ( "IE" when IrishNat = "Yes")
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill instruction
Blaise: Prefill Answer: Yes (National_prev = National when IrishNat = "No")
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Lookup instruction
Blaise: Provide a list of nationalities via a lookup for interviewer / respondent to use to identify
citizenship
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
What is your (If proxy: is (name’s)) country of citizenship?
Instructions
Note: Press Backspace to code Country.
Type
Text
Label
LFS Nationality listing for 2017
Maximum Length
40
Minimum Length
1
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(IrishNat = "No" or "Don't know" or "Refusal")
66. Birth location
Born_Irl
BLAISE: Prefill instruction
Blaise: Prefill: YES
BLAISE: Autofill instruction
Blaise: Autofill Answer: Yes (Born_Irl_prev when IrishNat = "No")
Question
Were you (if proxy: Was (name)) born in the Republic of Ireland?
Instructions
1 Yes
2 No
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Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(Wave 1 or NewHousehold or New_interview )
67. Non Irish country of birth
CountryB_Wher
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: lookup
Blaise: Provide lookup search function to allow interview to select country
BLAISE INSTRUCTIN: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill with IRL if BORNIRL = 1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with proxy name
Question
In which country were you (if proxy was name) born?
Instructions
Note: Press backspace and enter first 3 letters of country name
Type
Text
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(Wave 1 or NewHousehold or New_interview ) and (Born_Irl = “No”)
68. Location of UK birth
Born_UK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: lookup
Blaise: Prefill YES
Question
Were you (if proxy: Was (name)) born in ..... ?
Instructions
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1 Northern Ireland
2 Scotland
3 Wales
4 England
5 Isle of Man
6 Jersey
7 Guernsey
Conditions
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(CountryB_Wher = UK)
69. Residency
AlwaysResIrl
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with proxy name
Question
Have you (If proxy: Has (name)) always lived in Ireland?
Instructions
Note: Short visits abroad are less than 12 months.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(BornIrl = "Yes")
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70. Year of residency
YeaResid
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill question: YES
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill answer: Yes. (If IrishBorn = "Yes" and Always ResIrl = "Yes" then YearResid = "00")
Question
Other than holidays or short visits abroad, since which year have you (if proxy: has name) been living
in the Republic of Ireland continuously?
Instructions
Note: Short visits abroad are less than 12 months
Type
Numeric
Label
Year
Low
1900 (exclusive)
High
2018 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(AlwaysResIrl = "No")
71. Month of residency (for recent immigrants)
MonResid
Question
And could you tell me which month?
Instructions
1 January
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2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
Conditions
Individual details and Demographic background
(AlwaysResIrl = "No")
72. Previous country
PrevCountry
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Lookup
Blaise: Provide lookup search containing a list of countries that can be searched by entering the 1st
2nd and 3rd letters of the country name
Question
What country did you live in previously?
Instructions
Note: Enter the first 3 or 4 letters of the country and select the appropriate one from the list.
Note: Interviewer: Press Backspace to code Country.
Type
Text
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Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If YEARRESID < 12 months from refmonth and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1) Ask if respondent
has been living in Ireland continuously for less than 12 months and is being interviewed for the first
time
73. Intended length of stay
Totstay
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with proxy details as required
Question
How long do you (If proxy: does name) intend to stay in Ireland in total?
Instructions
Blaise: Ask if YearResIrl is 1 year or less.
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
12 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If YEARRESID < 12 months from refmonth and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1)
74. Country of birth
CountryB_Wher
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Prefill question: YES
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Autofill answer: YES. If Born_Irl = "Yes" then CountryB_Wher = "IRL"
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Autofill answer: Yes (CountryB_Wher_prev when IrishNat = "No")
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Question
In which country were you (if proxy was name) born?
Instructions
Blaise: Use LFS list of countries
Type
Text
Label
LFS list of countries
Maximum Length
60
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
(BORN_IRL = "No")
75. Main employment status (PES)
MainStatus
Question
Which of these categories best describes your (if proxy: name’s) situation in the week ending Sunday
(refweek)?
Instructions
Note on screen for interviews: This question relates to the respondents usual employment situation.
If on maternity leave, unpaid leave, holidays or other leave from a job, code 1.
1 Working for payment or profit
2 Looking for first regular job
3 Unemployed
4 A student or pupil
5 Retired from employment
6 Unable to work due to permanent sickness or
disability
7 Looking after home or family
8 Other
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Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If age > = 15
76. Length of stay at current address
IntendLive
Question
How long do you (If proxy: does name) intend to live at this current address?
1 Less than 3 months
2 At least 3 months and less than 12 months
3 12 months or more
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If HIST=1 If the respondent is resident in the current quarter
77. Location if intent on moving
WhereMove
Question
If you were (If proxy: name was) to move, where do you think you (If proxy: female: she male: he)
would move to?
1 Somewhere in the Republic of Ireland
2 Another country
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If ADDINTEND=4 If the respondent does not know how long they will be living at the current address
78. Month of intended move
MonthMove
Question
When do you (If proxy: does name) intend to move?
1 Current interivew month
2 Interview month + 1
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3 Interview month + 2
4 Interview month + 3
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If AddIntend in 1,2
79. Country of intended move
CountryMove
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: LOOKUP
Blaise: Provide a lookup search containing list of LFS recognised countries
Question
What country do you expect to be living in?
1 List of LFS countries
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If WhrMove=2
80. Length of time of intended foreign move
LiveAbroad
Question
For how long do you (If proxy: does name) intend to move abroad?
1 Less than 12 months
2 12 months and more
Conditions
• Individual details and Demographic background
If WhrMove=2
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Employment Details
The questions in this survey are employment related and basic in nature. The industry and
occupation questions require a text string for automatic coding in the office. There are additional
notes available in Appendix II – Automatic coding of occupation and industry hints which should help
to provide effective text strings.
81. Paid work employment status during reference week
WSTATOR_PAID
Question
Did you (or if proxy interview insert name) do any paid work in the seven days ending Sunday the
insert date from reference week, even if it was just for one hour?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
If age is greater than 14 and WAVE in (1,2,3,4,5)
82. Temporary absence from work status during the reference week
WSTATOR_AWAY
Question
Did you (or if proxy interview insert name) have a job or business that you were (or if proxy
interview insert name was) away from that week but expect to go back to?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
If WSTATOR_PAID = "No"
WSTATOR_PAID Contains Any 2 No
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83. Unpaid work status during the refenece
WSTATOR_UNPAID
Question
Did you (or if proxy interview insert name) do any unpaid work for a business owned by a member of
your family (or if proxy interview insert or a member of name’s family)?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
WSTATOR_AWAY Contains Any 2 No
84. New job status
WSTATOR_NEWJOB
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise. Insert dynamic text
Question
Have you (or if proxy interview insert: Has name) got a new job that you are (if proxy insert: name is)
waiting to start?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
(WSTATOR_PAID Contains Any 2 No) And (WSTATOR_AWAY Contains Any 2 No) And
(WSTATOR_UNPAID Contains Any 2 No)
85. Reasons for not working during the reference week
NOWKREAS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Insert note on screen in blue
Question
What was the main reason that you were (or if proxy interview insert name was) away from work
that week?
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Instructions
Note: : Read only the question and code the response. If no response then prompt from responses
listed below.
1 Bad weather
2 Been laid off temporarily
3 Slack work
4 Off-season
5 Labour dispute
6 Attending education or training
7 Ill, injured or had a temporary disability
8 Maternity or paternity leave
9 Parental Leave
10 Holidays
11 Part-time or week on week off work pattern
12 Leave in lieu
13 Other reason
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
WSTATOR_AWAY Contains Any 1 Yes
86. Details of reasons for absence from work
WhyAbsent
Question
Was this education or training...?
Instructions
Note: Code most relevant response.
1 During normal working hours
2 Directly connected to current job
3 Required by the employer
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4 Non-work related
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
NOWKREAS Contains Any 6 Attending education or training
87. Expected length of absence from work
SIGNISAL_DURATION
Question
How long do you expect to be away from work for in total?
1 Three months or less
2 More than three months
3 Don't know
4 Already back at work
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
(WSTATOR_AWAY Contains Any 1 Yes) And (NOWKREAS Contains None of 7 Ill, injured or had a
temporary disability or 8 Maternity or paternity leave)
88. Recall of last date of work
SIGNISAL_DURDONTKNOW
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: EDIT
Blaise. Include and validation edit to restrict a date being used that would indicate respondent last
worked before they became 15
Question
Can you remember the date that you (or if proxy interview insert name ) last worked?
Instructions
Note: If respondent does not know the exact date, please try to find out the month and enter the 1st
day of the month. Only if this is not possible may you use the 'don't know' icon for this question.
Type
Date/Time (Date)
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
SIGNISAL_DURATION Contains Any 3 Don't know
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89. Details of change of job
CHANGEJOB
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise Autofill with dynamic text to improve wording for proxy or direct
Question
Have you changed your (or if proxy interview insert Has name changed : if female her and if male
his) job or employer since the last time we interviewed on insert date?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
WAVE in (2,3,4,5) and (WSTATOR_PAID = 1 or WSTATOR_AWAY = 1) and value for d_wstator from
last interview = 1 or 2
90. Employment type profile – self-employed or employee type
STAPRO_EMPSTAT
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill is Yes
Question
In this job were you (or if proxy interview insert was name)....?
1 Self-employed with paid employees
2 Self-employed without paid employees
3 An employee
4 On a state-sponsored employment scheme
5 On a community Employment scheme
6 Unpaid family worker
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
If ((WSTATOR_PAID = 1 or WSTATOR_AWAY = 1)and (WAVE = 1 or NEW_INTERVIEW= 1)) OR (WAVE
= 2,3,4,5 and CHANGEJOB = 1) OR ((WAVE = 2,3,4,5 and (WSTATOR _PAID = 1 or or WSTATOR_AWAY
= 1)and D_WSTATOR last interview = 3 or 5))
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91. Self-employed clarification
STAPRO_INCORP
Question
Have you set up your (or if proxy interview insert Has name set up if female her or if male his)
business as an incorporated company from which you draw (or if proxy interview if female she or if
male he draws) a regular salary as an employee?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
STAPRO_EMPSTAT Contains Any 1 Self-employed with paid employees or 2 Self-employed without
paid employees
92. Salary during absence from work
SIGNISAL_SALARY
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill text with proxy / direct options
Question
During the time that you have (or if proxy interview insert name has) been absent from work has
your (or if proxy interview: if female her and if male his) employer continued to pay at least half of
your (or if proxy interview: if female her and if male his) salary?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Labour Market Status
SIGNISAL_DURATION Contains Any 2 More than three months or 3 Don't know
93. Industry profile of work
NACE3D
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Dynamic text
Blaise: Prefill with proxy names as required
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: place instruction to interviewer on screen
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill yes
Question
What is the main activity of the business or organisation where (DIR = "you work" PROXY= "(Insert
proxy name) works")?
Instructions
Note: Please enter a full description. If further explanation is needed read the following: 'What does
the business mainly make or do?'
Interviewer: It is extremely important to enter a detailed description for this question/
Inadequate Response
Cars, Food, Software, Local Authority
Possible Correct Responses
Repairing cars, Bread wholesaler, Software development and support, Local Authority Library Service
Type
Text
Maximum Length
100
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
IF D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1)
94. Occupation work profile
Occupation
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Bliase: Prefill with proxy or direct
Question
What is (DIR = "your" PROXY = "(Insert Proxy Name)"'s occupation in that job?
Instructions
Note: Prompt if needed: 'What did you mainly do in the business/organisation?'
Please describe the occupation fully using yhe full job title.
Inadequate response: Teacher, Manager, Engineer
Possible correct Response: Secondary school teacher, Retail store manager, Electrical engineer
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Type
Text
Maximum Length
100
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
IF D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1)
95. Supervisory role
Supervisor
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with proxy or direct text
Question
(DIR = "Do you" PROXY = "Does (insert Proxy name)") supervise the work of other employees on a
regular basis
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
STAPRO_EMPSTAT Contains Any 3 An employee or 4 On a state-sponsored employment scheme or 5
On a community Employment scheme
96. Country of work check
COUNTRYW
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill if Direct or Proxy
Question
Is (DIR = "your" PROXY = "(Proxy name") place of work in the Republic of Ireland?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
IF D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1)
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97. Region of workplace
REGIONW
Question
In which county?
1 Carlow
2 Dublin City
3 South Dublin
4 Fingal
5 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
6 Kildare
7 Kilkenny
8 Laois
9 Longford
10 Louth
11 Meath
12 Offaly
13 Westmeath
14 Wexford
15 Wicklow
16 Clare
17 Cork City
18 Cork County
19 Kerry
20 Limerick City
21 Limerick County
22 North Tipperary
23 South Tipperary
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24 Waterford City
25 Waterford County
26 Galway City
27 Galway County
28 Leitrim
29 Mayo
30 Roscommon
31 Sligo
32 Cavan
33 Donegal
34 Monaghan
35 Dublin (more than one area)
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
COUNTRYW Contains Any 1 Yes
98. Country of work
Country
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill direct or proxy
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Lookup
Blaise: Provide lookup facility to identify country that normal place of work is
Question
Which country is (DIR = "your" PROXY = "(proxy name)'s" normal place of work?
Instructions
Note: Press backspace to code country
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
CountryW Contains Any 2 No
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99. Size of firm of employer
SIZEFIRM_number
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with direct or proxy text
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Question
How many other people work for (DIRECT = "your" PROXY = "(proxy name)'s" employer at the place
where you work?
Instructions
Note: Read questions only and then enter response. Respondents should include people who do not
work 'on site' but are paid by the same employer e.g. sales reps, repair and maintenance teams.
1 1 person
2 2 people
3 3 people
4 4 people
5 5 people
6 6 people
7 7 people
8 8 people
9 9 people
10 10 people
11 11-19 people
12 20-49 people
13 50-99 people
14 100-249 people
15 250-500 people
16 501 people or more
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Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
If d_STAPRO = 3, 4, blank and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1
)
100. Size of firm for self-employed
SizeFirmSelfemp
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill with direct or proxy text
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Note on screen
Blaise: insert note on screen
Question
How many people (DIRECT = "do you" PROXY = "does (insert proxy name)" employ at the business
where (DIRECT = "you work?" PROXY = "(insert proxy name) works?"
Instructions
Note: Read question only and then enter response. Respondents should include people who do not
work 'on site' but are paid by the same employer e.g. sales rep, repair and maintenance teams.
1 1 person
2 2 people
3 3 people
4 4 people
5 5 people
6 6 people
7 7 people
8 8 people
9 9 people
10 10 people
11 11-19 people
12 20-49 people
13 50-99 people
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14 100-249 people
15 250-500 people
16 501 people or more
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
If d_STAPRO=1 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1)
101. Details of size of firm
SIZEFIRM_TEN
Question
Could you tell me if more than 10 people work are employed their
1 Yes, more than 10
2 No, 10 persons or less
3 Don’t know
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
If SIZEFIRM_NUMBER = ‘don’t know’ or SIZEFIRM_selfemp = ‘don’t know’
102. Working from home details
HOMEWK
Question
Thinking about the four weeks ending Sunday (Refday), have you (proxy: has name) done any work
at home for your (proxy: name’s) job?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2
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103. Frequency of working from home
HOMEWK_FREQ
Question
How often did you (proxy:name) work at home in those four weeks?
1 At least half of the days worked
2 less than half of the days worked but for at
least one hour
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
HOMEWK Contains Any 1 Yes
104. Union or staff association membership
UNION
Question
Are you (proxy: Is name) a member of a trade union or staff association that represents it’s members
in labour and industrial relations issues?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Characteristics of the workplace
If d_STAPRO = 3 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1 )
105. Year started working as an employee for current employer
YSTARTWK_EMP
Question
In what year did you (if proxy: name) begin working continuously for your (if proxy and female: her if
proxy and male: his) current employer?
Type
Date/Time (Date)
Conditions
• Starting Work
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d_wstator = 1 or 2 and d_ stapro = 3 and (wave =1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or
wstator_change = 1)
106. Year started work as a self-employed person
YSTARTWK_SELF
Question
In what year did you begin working continuously as a self-employed person?
Type
Date/Time (Date)
Conditions
• Starting Work
d_wstator = 1 or 2 and d_ stapro = 1 or 2 and (wave =1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or
wstator_change = 1)
107. Month started work
MSTARTWK
Question
And could you tell me in which month?
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
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12 December
Conditions
• Starting Work
IF D_YRSTARTWK (9999, ‘ ‘) and REFYEAR- D_YSTARTWK<= 2 and (wave =1 or new_interview = 1
or changejob = 1 or wstator_change = 1)
108. Method of finding work - SOLAS
WAYJFOUN
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Dynamic text
Blaise: Different text for direct and proxy
Question
Did you (if proxy: name) use SOLAS to get (if proxy and female: her and if proxy and male: his) job?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Starting Work
IF (WAVE =1 OR NEW_INTERVIEW = 1 OR CHANGEJOB = 1 OR WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1)
109. Temporary employment reconfirmation
TEMP_CONFIRM
Question
At the last interview you stated that your job (if proxy: At the time of the last interview name’s job)
was (insert value for TEMP from previous interview). Is that still the case?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Main Job Profile
If D_STAPRO = 3 and wave = 2,3,4,5 and changejob = 2 and wstator_change ≠ 1 and new_interview =
2
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110. Work temporary or permanent
TEMP
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill if TEMP_CONFIRM = 1
Question
Is your (if proxy: name’s) job a permanent one or is it temporary in some way?
1 Permanent job
2 Temporary job
Conditions
• Main Job Profile
If D_STAPRO = 3 and ((wave = 1 or new_interview = 1) or (wave = (2,3,4,5) and changejob = 1 or
wstator_change = 1) or TEMP_CONFIRM = 2)
111. Reason for temporary job status
TEMPREAS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill Yes
Question
Do you (if proxy: Does name) have a temporary job instead of a permanent one because you (if
proxy: he/she)…?
1 Could not find a permanent job
2 Did not want a permanent job
3 It is a contract for a probationary period
4 It is a contract covering a period of
apprenticeship
5 It is a contract covering a period of training
other than apprenticeship (trainees,
internships, research assistants, etc.)
6 Some other reason
Conditions
• Main Job Profile
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If TEMP = 2 and ((wave = 1 or new_interview = 1) or (wave = (2,3,4,5) and changejob = 1 or
wstator_change = 1)
112. Duration of temporary employment
TEMPDUR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION
Blaise: Insert note in blue
Question
Including the months you have (if proxy: name has) already worked, how many months in total do
you (if proxy: does name) expect your (if proxy: female: her or male: his) current job to last? If you
have (if proxy: name has) a contract that is renewed, please tell me about your (if proxy: female: her
or male: his) current contract.
Instructions
Note: Read question only and code answer.
1 Less than one month
2 1 to 3 months
3 4 to 6 months
4 7 to 12 months
5 13 to 18 months
6 19 to 24 months
7 25 to 36 months
8 More than 3 years
Conditions
• Main Job Profile
If temp = 2 and wave in (1,2,3,4,5)
113. Agency employment
TEMPAGENCY
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill Yes
Question
Do you (if proxy: Does name) have a contract with an employment agency that placed you in your (if
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proxy: female: her in her or male: him in his) current job and pays your (if proxy: female: her or
male: his) salary?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Main Job Profile
If D_STAPRO = 3 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1) or (wave = (2,3,4,5) and changejob = 1 or
wstator_change = 1) or TEMP_CONFIRM = 2)
114. Shift work
SHIFTWK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill Yes
Question
Do you (or if proxy interview insert: Does name) ever work shift work in your job?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Atypical working time
(Ask if respondent is an employee ) D_STAPRO = 3
115. Evening work
EVENWK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note in blue on screen
Question
Do you (or if proxy interview insert: Does name) ever work in the evening in your job?
Instructions
Note: Work done after the usual hours of working time (9-6) but before usual sleeping hours.
1 Yes
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2 No
Conditions
• Atypical working time
If the respondent is considered to be in employment in the given week
116. Frequency of evening work
EVENWK_FREQ
Question
Thinking about the four weeks ending Sunday [Refday], how much of the time you (or if proxy
interview insert: name) worked in your job was in the evening?
1 At least half of the total time worked
2 Less than half of the total time worked
3 None of the time worked
Conditions
• Atypical working time
EVENWK Contains Any 1 Yes
117. Night work
NIGHTWK
Question
Do you (or if proxy interview insert: Does name) ever work at night in your job, including the hours
between midnight and 5am?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Atypical working time
If the respondent is considered to be in employment in the given week
80
118. Frequency of night work
NIGHTWK_FREQ
Question
Thinking about the 4 weeks ending Sunday [Refday], how much of the time you (or if proxy interview
insert: name) worked in your job was at night?
1 At least half of the total time worked
2 Less than half of the total time worked
3 None of the time worked
Conditions
• Atypical working time
NIGHTWK Contains Any 1 Yes
119. Saturday working
SATWK
Question
Do you ever (or if proxy interview insert: Does name) work on a Saturday in your job?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Atypical working time
If the respondent is considered to be in employment in the given week
120. Frequency of Saturday work
SATWK_FREQ
Question
Thinking about the 4 weeks ending Sunday [Refday], how many Saturdays did you (or if proxy
interview insert: name) work in your job?
1 Two or more
2 One
3 None
81
Conditions
• Atypical working time
SATWK Contains Any 1 Yes
121. Sunday working
SUNWK
Question
Do you (or if proxy interview insert: Does name) ever work on a Sunday in your job?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Atypical working time
If the respondent is considered to be in employment in the given week
122. Frequency of Sunday
SUNWK_FREQ
Question
Thinking about the 4 weeks ending Sunday [Refday], how many Sundays did you (or if proxy
interview insert: name) work in your job?
1 Two or more
2 One
3 None
Conditions
• Atypical working time
SUNWK Contains Any 1 Yes
123. Confirmation of unusual working time
HWUSUAL_CONFIRM
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill if HWUSUAL_CONFRIM = 1
Question
At the last interview you said that you (If proxy: name said that they) usually worked ENTER
D_HWUSUAL from the previous interview in your (If proxy: their) main job. Is this still correct?
82
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Hours worked
d_wstator = 1 or 2 and wave = (2,3,4,5) and new_interview = 2 and changejob =2 and
wstator_change ≠ 1
124. Usual working time
HWUSUAL
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: Prefill if HWUSUAL_CONFIRM = 1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: please allow 00 to be keyed but set up signal for interviewer to indicate that this is correct as
respondent cannot give usual hours. Error message: The usual hours worked by this respondent
vary. Is this correct? Press Suppress to accept answer.
Question
How many hours per week do you (If proxy: Does name) usually work in your (If proxy: their) main
job? Please do not include the time you spend (If proxy: name spends) on lunch breaks but do
include any regular overtime that you are (If proxy: name is) expected to work.
Instructions
Note: ………….Enter hours 00-98
Note: 00=‘Hours vary – Can’t give usual hours’
Conditions
• Hours worked
d_wstator = 1 or 2 and wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or HWUSUAL_CONFIRM = 2
or wstator_change = 1 (or wave 2-5 and previous wave has a value of ‘0’ or Don’t Know or Refusal).
125. Actual working time
HWACTUAL
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add instruction to screen
Question
How many hours did you (If proxy: name) actually work at this job in the week ending Sunday
83
dd/mm/yyyy? Please don’t include lunch breaks, but do include any work you (If proxy: name) did
for the job at home.
Instructions
Note: ……..Enter hours 01-98
Note: Exclude paid annual or public holiday and paid absences due to illness. If more than 98 hours,
enter 98.
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Hours worked
If respondent was working in the reference week / D_wstator = 1
126. Confirmation of actual working time
FTPT_CONFIRM
Question
At the last interview you (If proxy: Does name) said that you worked (if proxy: if female: she or if
male: he works) ENTER FTPT FROM PREVIOUS INTERVIEW. Is this still the case?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Hours worked
d_wstator = 1 or 2 and wave = (2,3,4,5) and new_interview = 2 and changejob =2 and
wstator_change ≠ 1
127. Full time / part time profile
FTPT
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If FTPT_CONFIRM = 1 then use the D_FTPT from the last interview. If FTPT_CONFIRM = 1 then
use the opposite of the value of D_FTPT from the last interview
Question
Do you (If proxy: Does name) work full-time or part-time in this job?
1 Full-time
2 Part-time
84
Conditions
• Hours worked
d_wstator = 1 or 2 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or wstator_change = 1)
128. Reason for full time / part time working profile
FTPTREAS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Enter note on screen in blue
Question
What is the main reason you work (if proxy name works) part-time in this job?
Instructions
Note: Read the options below. If reason is not listed then enter that reason.
1 Studying or training
2 Illness or disability
3 Looking after children or adults needing care
4 Other personal or family reasons
5 Could not find a full‐time job
6 Another reason
Conditions
• Hours worked
If FTPT = 2 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or wstator_change = 1 or FTPT
_CONFIRM = 2)
129. Other reasons for full time/ part time working profile
FTPTREAS_OTH
Question
Please enter the other reason
Type
Text
Maximum Length
50
85
Conditions
• Hours worked
FTPTREAS Contains Any 6 Another reason
130. Reason for part time working profile
NEEDCARE_PT
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note on screen in blue
Question
Are you (if proxy Is name) working part-time because:
Instructions
Note: Multiple answers may apply
Selection Type
SelectAllThatApply
1 Suitable childcare is not available or is too
expensive
2 Suitable care for adults is not available or is too
expensive
3 None of the above
Conditions
• Hours worked
FTPTREAS=3 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or changejob = 1 or wstator_change = 1 or FTPT =
2)
131. Overtime
HWOVERP
Question
How many hours of paid overtime did you (If proxy: name) work in the week ending Sunday
(refweek)?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
86
High
97 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Hours worked
Respondent is an employee and was working in the reference week / D_STAPRO = 3 and D_wstator =
1
132. Unpaid overtime
HWOVERPU
Question
How many hours of unpaid overtime did you (If proxy: name) work in the week ending Sunday
(refweek)?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
97 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Hours worked
D_STAPRO = 3 and D_wstator = 1 or Respondent is an employee and was working in the reference
week
133. Reasons for working more than usual
HOURREAS_MORE
Question
What was the reason you (If proxy: name) worked more hours than usual in that week?
1 Job has variable hours/flexitime
2 Overtime
3 Other reason
Conditions
• Hours worked
HWACTUAL is greater than HWUSUAL
87
134. Reasons for working less than usual
HOURREAS_LESS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
What was the main reason you (If proxy: name) worked fewer hours than usual in that week?
Instructions
Note: Read question only and code answer.
1 Job has variable hours/flexitime
2 Bad weather
3 Slack work/short‐time
4 Labour dispute
5 Education or training
6 Own illness, injury or temporary disability
7 Maternity leave or paternity leave or parental
leave
8 Other leave for personal or family reasons
9 Took holidays
10 Bank Holiday/public holiday
11 Start/Change of job in that week
12 Job ended in that week
13 Other reason
Conditions
• Hours worked
HWACTUAL is less than HWUSUAL
135. Other paid work
EXIST2J
Question
In the seven days ending Sunday refweek did you (if proxy: name) do any other paid work or have
any other paid job or business in addition to the one you have just told me about?
88
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Second job
If D_WSTATOR = 1 OR 2 (If the respondent is in employment in the reference week.)
136. Other unpaid work
EXIST2JA
Question
In the seven days ending Sunday refweek did you (if proxy: name) do any other unpaid work for a
business owned by a member of your family in addition to the work you have just told me about?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Second job
If D_WSTATOR = 1 OR 2 and EXIST2J = 2 ( If the respondent is in employment in the reference week.)
137. Details of changes to job
EXIST2J_CHGJOB
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If EXIST2JA = 1 and EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2 then pre-fill STAPRO2J = 4.
Question
May I just check if that was because you (if proxy: name) changed jobs during that week?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Second job
If EXIST2J = 1 or EXIST2JA = 1 or (If the respondent had another job or did other paid work in the
reference week.)
89
138. Details of changes to 2nd job
EXIST2J_CONFIRM
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Prefill
Blaise: If Exist2J_confirm = Yes then pre-fill STAPRO2J and NACE2J2D and ISCO2J4D and associated
coded fields – (IF ISCO2J4D NE “BLANK OR DK”) with values from last quarter.
Question
At the last interview we recorded that you (if proxy: name’s) had a second job as a <prefill
ISCO2J4D_PREV)? Is this still correct?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Second job
If (((EXIST2J = 1 and EXIST2J_PREV=1) OR (EXIST2JA = 1 AND EXIST2JA_PREV = 1)) and
ISCO2J4D_PREV = Response) and Exist2J_ChgJob = 2 (If the respondent is in employment in the
reference week and had a second job in previous interview and details of occupation were supplied)
139. Profile of 2nd job
STAPRO2J
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: If EXIST2JA = 1 AND EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2 CODE AS 4. If Exist2J_Confirm = “1” Pre-fill with
Stapro2J_prev
Question
In this job were you (or if proxy interview insert was name).....?
1 Self‐employed with paid employees
2 Self-employed without paid employees
3 An employee
4 Working on a family farm or business without
getting paid
5 On a state‐sponsored employment scheme (not
Community Employment Scheme)
6 On a Community Employment Scheme
Conditions
• Second job
90
If ((EXIST2J = 1 and EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2) and EXIST2J_Confirm in (No response, 2, DK or RF)) ( If
respondent had a second job in the reference week and hasn’t confirmed second job.)
140. Industry code of 2nd job
NACE3D
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: When this question is used for NACE2J2D then Create extra field to hold code for this field in
Sequel table. If Exist2J_Confirm = “1” Pre-fill with Nace2j2d_prev
Question
What is the main activity of the business or organisation where you work?
Note 1: Please enter a full description.
Note 2: If further explanation is needed, read the following. "What does the business mainly make or
do?"
Interviewer: It is extremely important to enter a detailed description for this question.
Inadequate Response
Cars
Food
Software
Local Authority
Possible Correct Response
Repairing cars
Bread wholesaler
Software development and support
Local authority library service
Instructions
Type
Text
Label
Detailed description of activity
Maximum Length
60
Minimum Length
1
Conditions
• Second job
91
If (((EXIST2J = 1 OR EXIST2JA = 1) and (EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2) and (EXIST2J_CONFIRM in (No response,
2, DK or RF))) or (EXIST2J_CONFIRM=1 and NACE2J2D_PREV = (No response, DK or RF))).
141. Occupation of 2nd job
ISCO4D
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: When this question is being used to create the variable ISCO2J4D then Create a second field
to hold the coded value of this variable in the sequel table.
If Exist2J_Confirm = “1” Pre-fill with ISCO2J4DJ_prev
Question
What was your (if proxy: name’s) occupation in that job?
Note: Prompt if needed: "What did you mainly do in the business/organisation?"
Note: Please describe the occupation fully using the full job title.
Inadequate Response
Teacher
Manager
Engineer
Possible Correct Response
Secondary school teacher
Retail store manager
Electrical engineer
Instructions
Type
Text
Label
Detailed description of occupation
Maximum Length
60
Minimum Length
1
Conditions
• Second job
If (((EXIST2J = 1 OR EXIST2JA = 1) and (EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2) and (EXIST2J_CONFIRM in (No response,
2, DK or RF))) or (EXIST2J_CONFIRM = 1 and ISCO2J4D_PREV in (No response, DK or RF))). ( If
respondent had a second job in the reference week.)
92
142. Hours worked in 2nd job
HWACTUA2
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
How many hours did you (If proxy: name) actually work at this job in the week ending Sunday
dd/mm/yyyy? Please don’t include lunch breaks, but do include any work you (If proxy: name) did
for the job at home.
Instructions
Note: .......Enter hours 00-98
Note: 0 is an option here, as the person may have had a second job, but may not have worked at it in
that week. If more than 97 hours, enter 97.
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
97 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Second job
If (EXIST2J = 1 or EXIST2JA = 1) and EXIST2J_CHGJOB = 2 (If respondent had a second job in the
reference week. This is always asked if there is a second job).
143. Preference for more hours in work
WISHMORE
Question
Would you (if proxy: name) like to work more hours for more pay?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2
93
144. Preference for less hours in work
WISHLESS
Question
Would you (if proxy: name) like to work fewer hours for less pay?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2
145. Preference for number of hours in work
HWWISH
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Enter note on screen in blue
Question
How many hours would you like to work?
Instructions
Note: Enter hours.......
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
97 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
(WISHMORE Contains Any 1 Yes) And (WISHLESS Contains Any 1 Yes)
146. Method of achieving more working hours
WAYMORE
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer selection
Blaise: Allow one answer to be selected
Question
How would you (if proxy: name) like to work more hours for more pay?
94
1 By working an extra job
2 By changing jobs to one with more hours
3 By working more hours in the current job
4 More than one of the above ways
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
WISHMORE Contains Any 1 Yes
147. Availability of means to increase working hours
AVAILBLE_HOURS
Question
Are you (if proxy: name) available to increase your hours immediately, within the next two weeks, if
an opportunity arose?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
WISHMORE Contains Any 1 Yes
148. Restrictions to working more
AVAIREAS_HOURS
Question
What is the main reason you (if proxy: name) would not be available?
Instructions
Note: Do not read the answer options. Code appropriate option from response given.
1 Must complete education or training
2 Must give more than two weeks notice in
current job
3 Personal or family responsibilities, including
maternity leave.
4 Own illness or incapacity
95
5 Other reasons
Conditions
• Preferred working hours
AVAILBLE_HOURS Contains Any 2 No
149. Ever worked
EXISTPR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add screen note in blue
Question
Apart from casual or holiday work, have you (if proxy: has name) ever had paid work?
Instructions
Note: ‘Paid work’ includes self-employment and government schemes.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Previous work experience
D_WSTATOR=4-5 and (wave = 1 or new_interview = 1 or new_unemp = 1)
150. Confirmation of never working from previous interview
EXISTPR_CONFIRM
BLAISE INTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
At the last interview, you (if proxy:name) indicated that you never had paid work apart from casual
or holiday work. Is that still the case?
Instructions
Note: ‘Paid work’ includes self-employment and government schemes.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Previous work experience
96
D_WSTATOR=4-5 and (wave = 2,3,4,5 and new_interview ne 1 and new_unemp ne 1) and
D_EXISTPR = 2 or (Ask if respondent is not in employment in the reference week and stated at their
last interview that they never worked )
151. Year of most recent work
YEARPR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: On fitler { } for D_WSTATOR = 3
Question
In what year did you (if proxy: name) [leave] {get laid off from} your (if proxy for male: ‘his’ if proxy
for female: ‘her’) last job?
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Previous work experience
If EXISTPR=1 or D_WSTATOR = 3 or EXISTPR_CONFIRM = 2 (Ask if respondent worked before or is
on lay-off )
152. Month of most recent work
MONTHPR
Question
And can you remember in what month that was?
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
97
11 November
12 December
Conditions
• Previous work experience
YEARPR not equal to 9999, blank and REFYEAR-YEARPR less than or equal to 2
153. Reason for not working
LEAVREAS
Question
What was the main reason you (if proxy: name) left that job?
Instructions
Note: Do not read out answer options unless respondent cannot give an answer.
1 Lost job or made redundant
2 Contract ended or job was temporary
3 Looking after children or incapacitated adults
4 Other personal or family responsibilities
5 Own illness or disability
6 Education or training
7 Early retirement
8 Normal retirement
9 Other reasons including self-employed who
went out of business and respondents who
have been laid off
Conditions
• Previous work experience
If EXISTPR=1 or EXISTPR_CONFIRM = 2 and REFYEAR -YEARPR<8 or YEARPR = ‘don’t know’ (Ask if
respondent worked before and stopped working within the last eight years)
154. Type of job in previous work
STAPROPR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer selection
Blaise: Allow a single answer category to be chosen
98
Question
In this job were you (or if proxy interview insert was name).....?
1 Self‐employed with paid employees
2 Self-employed without paid employees
3 An employee
4 Working on a family farm or business without
getting paid
5 On a state‐sponsored employment scheme (not
Community Employment Scheme)
6 On a Community Employment Scheme
Conditions
• Previous work experience
If EXISTPR=1 or EXISTPR_CONFIRM = 2 or (D_WSTATOR = 3 and (new_interview = 1 or new_unemp =
1)) and (REFYEAR -YEARPR<8 or YEARPR = ‘don’t know’) (Ask if respondent worked before or is on
lay-off and stopped working within the last eight years)
155. Industry of previous work
NACEPR2D
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
What was the main activity of the business or organisation where you (if proxy: name) worked?
Instructions
Note: If further explanation is needed read the following: ‘What did the business mainly make or
do?’
Note to Blaise: If possible can this box or as much of it as possible be displayed on the screen?
Interviewers it is extremely important to enter a detailed description for this question.
Inadequate Response Cars, Food , Software , Local Authority
Possible Correct Response Repairing cars Bread wholesaler, Software development and support,
Local Authority Library Service
Type
Text
Maximum Length
100
99
Conditions
• Previous work experience
If EXISTPR=1 or EXISTPR_CONFIRM = 2 or (D_WSTATOR = 3 and (new_interview = 1 or new_unemp =
1)) and (REFYEAR -YEARPR<8 or YEARPR = ‘don’t know’) (Ask if respondent worked before or is on
lay-off and stopped working within the last eight years)
156. Occupation of previous work
ISCOPR3D
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note on screen in blue
Question
What was your (if proxy: name’s) occupation in that job?
Instructions
Note: Prompt if needed: ‘what did you/’name of respondent’ mainly do in the
business/organisation?’
Please describe the occupation fully using the full job title. Examples:
Secondary school teacher, rather than teacher
Retail store manager, rather than manager
Electrical engineer, rather than engineer.
Type
Text
Maximum Length
100
Conditions
• Previous work experience
If EXISTPR=1 or EXISTPR_CONFIRM = 2 or (D_WSTATOR = 3 and (new_interview = 1 or new_unemp =
1)) and (REFYEAR -YEARPR<8 or YEARPR = ‘don’t know’) or IF D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2 and (wave = 1 or
new_interview = 1 or CHJOB=1 or WSTATOR_CHANGE = 1) (Ask if respondent worked before or is on
lay-off and stopped working within the last eight years)
157. Looking for other work
LOOKOJ
Question
In the four weeks prior to Sunday refweek, have you (if proxy: has name) looked for another job?
1 Yes
100
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
D_WSTATOR = 1 or 2 (Ask if respondent is in employment in the reference week)
158. Reason for not looking for other work
LOOKREAS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Answer selection
Blaise: Allow just 1 answer selection
Question
Is the main reason you are (if proxy: name is) looking for another job because…
1 Current job will end or is likely to end
2 Current job is temporary while looking for
another one
3 Would like an extra job to increase the hours
worked
4 Would like to change job to one with more
hours than current job
5 Would like to change job to one with less hours
than current job.
6 Would like better working conditions, for
example pay, commuting or quality of work
7 Other reasons
Conditions
• Seeking work
Ask if respondent is looking for another job
LOOKOJ Contains Any 1 Yes
159. Seeking employment
SEEKWORK
BLAISE INTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue and apply autofill on note
Question
Are (were) you (If proxy: name) looking for work (either full-time or part-time)?
101
Instructions
Note: This refers to any search activity over the four weeks prior to Sunday (autofill with sunday date
4 weeks prior to reference week dd-mm-yyyy)
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If (D_WSTATOR=3-5 or D_SIGNISAL=3) and Age<75 and SEEKWORK_NEWJOB ne 1 (If the respondent
is aged 74 or under and not in employment in the reference week (including those who have a new
job they are waiting to start)
160. Seeking work in last 4 weeks
LOOKWORK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: If SEEKWORK = 2 THEN SET LOOKWORK = 2.
Question
In the four weeks prior to Sunday refweek, did you (If proxy: name) look for any kind of paid work or
look for an apprenticeship?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
SEEKWORK Contains Any 1 Yes
161. New job confirmation
SEEKWORK_NEWJOB
Question
Do you (If proxy: Does name) expect to start your (if proxy: male: his or female: her) new job before
the week ending (refwk + 13 weeks)?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
102
If WSTATOR_NEWJOB = 1
162. Availability for work
WANTWORK
Question
Even though you were (if proxy: name was) not looking for work in the last four weeks, would you (if
proxy: if female she or if male he) like to have paid work?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
D_SEEKWORK =3 or D_SEEKWORK4WK = 3 (If respondent is not looking for work and has not found a
job to start later )
163. Reasons for not looking for work
SEEKREAS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION
Blaise: Only allow 1 answer category
Question
What is the main reason you were (if proxy: name was) not looking for work during this time?
1 Laid off and waiting to be called back to work
2 Own illness or disability
3 Looking after children or adults
4 Other personal or family reasons
5 Currently in education or training
6 Retired
7 Believe that no work is available
8 Other reason
Conditions
• Seeking work
103
If D_SEEKWORK = 3 or D_SEEKWORK4WK = 3 (If the respondent did not look for a job)
164. Other reasons for not seeking work
NEEDCARE_SEEK
Question
Were you (if proxy Was name) not looking for work because:
1 Suitable childcare is not available or is too
expensive
2 Suitable care for adults is not available or is too
expensive
3 None of the above
Conditions
• Seeking work
SEEKREAS Contains Any 3 Looking after children or adults
165. Type of working looking for
SEEKTYPE_STAT
Question
Are you (If proxy: Is name) looking for a job as an employee or as a self-employed person?
1 Employee
2 Self-employed
Conditions
• Seeking work
D_SEEKWORK= 4 OR LOOKOJ =1 (If respondent is looking for a job)
166. Type of work for new job (self-employed / employee)
SEEKTYPE_STAT_NEWJOB
Question
Will you (if proxy: name) be working as an employee or as a self-employed person in your (if proxy:
female; her or male: his) new job?
1 Employee
2 Self-employed
104
Conditions
• Seeking work
D_SEEKWORK 1 or 2 (If respondent has found a job they are waiting to start)
167. Type of work for new job (full time / part time)
SEEKTYPE_FTPT_NEWJOB
Question
Will you (if proxy: name) be working full-time or part-time in this new job?
1 Full-time
2 Part-time
Conditions
• Seeking work
SEEKTYPE_STAT_NEWJOB Contains Any 1 Employee
168. Type of work for new job (full time / part time)
SEEKTYPE_FTPT
Question
Are you (if proxy: Is name) looking for full-time or part-time work?
1 Full-time
2 Part-time
Conditions
• Seeking work
If SEEKTYPE_STAT = 1 (If respondent is looking for a job as an employee )
169. Alternative to full time work
SEEKTYPE_ACCFT
Question
Would you (if proxy: name) accept part-time work if you (if proxy: female she or male he) could not
find full-time work?
1 Yes
2 No
105
Conditions
• Seeking work
SEEKTYPE_FTPT Contains Any 1 Full-time
170. Alternative to part time work
SEEKTYPE_ACCPT
Question
Would you (if proxy: name accept full-time work if you (if proxy: female she or male he) could not
find part-time work?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
SEEKTYPE_FTPT Contains Any 2 Part-time
171. Period of time looking for work (year)
SEEKDUR_YEAR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note in blue to screen view
Question
What year did you (if proxy: name) start looking for work?
Instructions
Note: Enter year
Type
Numeric
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=1, 4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent has found a job or is looking for a job )
172. Period of time looking for work (month)
SEEKDUR_MONTH
Question
... And can you remember what month?
106
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
Conditions
• Seeking work
If SEEKDUR_YEAR not ‘don’t know’ (If respondent has found a job or is looking for a job and they
know the year they started looking for work and is being interviewed for the first time)
173. Profile prior to current employment situation
PRESEEK
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: limit answers
Blaise: Allow only 1 answer selection
Question
What were you (if proxy: was name) doing just before you (if proxy: male: ‘he’ or female: ‘she’)
started looking for work?
1 Working or in an apprenticeship
2 In full-time education
3 Taking care of family or home
4 Other
Conditions
• Seeking work
107
If D_SEEKWORK = (1,2,4) (If respondent is looking for employment or has a job they are waiting to
start )
174. Seek work methods - Government
LOOKJOB1
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Reference
Blaise: Lookjob1-13 are used to derive the variable METHODS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Display screen note
Question
Can you tell me if you have (if proxy: name has) used any of following methods to look for work in
the four weeks before Sunday refweek?
Instructions
Note: Contacted the Employment Services of the Department of Social Protection of Intreo to look
for work?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent is seeking work)
175. Seek work methods – Employment agency
LOOKJOB2
Question
Contacted a private employment agency?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent is seeking work)
108
176. Seek work methods - Direct
LOOKJOB3
Question
Applied directly to employers?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent is seeking work)
177. Seek work methods – Trade union
LOOKJOB4
Question
Asked friends, relatives, contact trade unions etc.?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent is seeking work)
178. Seek work methods - advertised
LOOKJOB5
Question
Put ads in newspapers, journals or on the Internet or replied to ads?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1 (If respondent is seeking work)
109
179. Seek work methods - Newspapers
LOOKJOB6
Question
Studied ads in newspapers, journals or on the Internet
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
180. Seek work methods – interview or exam
LOOKJOB7
Question
Did a test, interview or exam?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
181. Seek work methods – land, premises
LOOKJOB8
Question
Looked for land, premises or equipment?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
182. Seek work methods - licences
LOOKJOB9
Question
Looked for permits, licences or financial resources?
110
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
183. Seek work methods – job application
LOOKJOB10
Question
Waited for the results of a job application?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
184. Seek work methods – Government contact
LOOKJOB11
Question
Waited for a call from the Employment Services of the Department of Social Protection of Intreo
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
185. Seek work methods - recruitment
LOOKJOB12
Question
Waited for the results from a public sector recruitment competition?
1 Yes
2 No
111
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
186. Seek work methods – Other method
LOOKJOB13
Question
Some other method?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=4 or LOOKOJ=1
187. Availability to work
AVAILABLE_WORK
Question
Are you (if proxy: Is name) available to start work immediately, within the next two weeks, if an
opportunity arose?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Seeking work
If D_SEEKWORK=1, 4 or WANTWORK= 1
188. Reason for unavailability to work
AVAIREAS_HOURS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add screen note in blue
Question
Could you tell me the main reason you (if proxy: name) would not be available?
112
Instructions
Note: Code appropriate option from response given.
1 Must complete education or training
2 Must give more than two weeks notice in
current job
3 Personal or family responsibilities, including
maternity leave
4 Own illness or incapacity
5 Other reasons
Conditions
• Seeking work
AVAILABLE_WORK Contains Any 1 Yes
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Educational Details
189. Student status
EDUCSTAT
Question
Have you (or if proxy interview insert: Has name) been a student or an apprentice in the four weeks
ending refweek?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Education
Ask if respondent is aged 15 years or more
190. Confirmation of educational attainment from previous interview
EDUCLEVL_CONFIRM
Question
At the last interview we recorded that the level of this education or training was ..ENTER EDUCLEVL
from previous interview…Has that changed?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Education
Ask if respondent was in education or training in the previous 4 weeks and is not being interviewed
for the first time and answered the EDUCLEVL question at the last interview
191. Highest level of educational attainment
EDUCLEVL
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Lookup
Blaise: Provide a search function to lookup the level of education
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
What was the level of this education or training?
114
Instructions
Note: Enter level and hit First Letter to code (for Tablet)
1
2 Pre‐primary education
3 Primary education
4 FETAC Certificate at NFQ level 1 or 2
5 Junior Certificate
6 NCVA Foundation Certificate
7 SOLAS (formerly FAS) Introductory Skills
Certificate
8 FETAC Certificate at NFQ level 3
9 GSCE
10 Lower secondary equivalent at NFQ level 3
11 Transition year programme
12 Leaving Certificate (Traditional)
13 Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
(LCVP)
14 Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
15 Secondary Equivalent Qualification at NFQ level
4/5
16 Secretarial
17 Certificate in Hotel Operations
18 PLC (Post Leaving Certificate Course)
19 SOLAS (formerly FAS) National Skills Certificate
20 SOLAS (formerly FAS) Specific Skills Certificate
21 FETAC NFQ level 4 Certificate
22 FETAC NFQ level 5 Certificate
23 A levels
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24 Post leaving cert equivalent qualification at
NFQ level 4/5
25 Apprenticeship
26 Teagasc farming or horticulture certificate or
diploma
27 National Craft Certificate
28 FETAC advanced Certificate at NFQ level 6
29 Post Leaving cert equivalent Qualification at
NFQ level 6
30 National Certificate (NCEA/DIT/IOT)
31 Cadetship (army, air corps or naval service)
32 HETAC or DIT Higher Certificate at NFQ level 6
33 Higher Certificate Equivalent qualification at
NFQ level 6
34 National Diploma (HETAC/NCEA e.g. 3 year
diploma)
35 DIT Bachelor Degree
36 Diploma Equivalent qualification at NFQ level 7
37 Ordinary Bachelor Degree
38 Policing Ordinary Bachelor Degree (2004
onwards)
39 Honours Bachelor Degree
40 Nursing Honours Bachelor Degree (2002
onwards)
41 Graduate Diploma
42 Higher Diploma at NFQ level 8
43 Professional qualification (Honours Bachelor
Degree equivalent or higher)
44 Post‐Graduate Diploma at NFQ level 9
45 Masters Degree at NFQ level 9
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46 Post Graduate qualification at NFQ level 9)
47 Doctorate or higher (e.g. Doctoral
Degree/higher Doctorate at NFQ level 10)
48 Phd
49 Other
Conditions
• Education
Ask if respondent is aged 15 years or more and is being interviewed for the first time, was in
education or training in the previous four weeks or has stated that the level of their education or
training has changed since the last interview
192. Field of educational attainment
EDUCFILD
Question
What main subject area or areas did you (or if proxy interview insert: name) study?
Instructions
Note: Please select the field of education from the list below
0000 Generic programmes and qualifications
0100 Education
0200 Arts and humanities
0300 Social sciences, journalism and information
0400 Business, administration and law
0500 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
0600 Information and Communication Technologies
0700 Engineering, manufacturing and construction
0800 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
0900 Health and welfare
1000 Services
9997 To be manually coded – Other field of
education (option 12 above)
117
9998 Unknown or unspecified – meets filters but
answer not given
9999 Not applicable – doesn’t meet filters
Conditions
• Education
If respondent was a student or apprentice in the previous four weeks and is studying at a higher
level than secondary
193. Supplementary educational training
COURATT
Question
Have you (or if proxy interview insert: Has name) attended any courses or evening classes outside
the regular education system in the last four weeks? For example, a conference, a language course,
driving lessons, art classes, or exercise classes.
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Education
If the respondent is aged 15 or over.
194. Supplementary educational training - Grinds
COURATT_GRINDS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
Have you (or if proxy interview insert: Has name) received any grinds or private tuition in the last
four weeks?
Instructions
Note: Have you (or if proxy interview insert: Has name) received any grinds or private tuition in the
last four weeks?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Education
118
If no courses have been taken in the previous four weeks and (the respondent is aged between 15
and 25 and was a student in regular education in the previous four weeks)
195. Supplementary education training - classes
COURLEN
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
During the last four weeks, how many hours in total did you (or if proxy interview insert: name)
spend in those classes or activities? Please don’t include time spent on study or homework.
Instructions
Note: enter a numeric value between 0 and 280
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
280 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Education
If the respondent attended courses or night classes or grinds outside the regular education system
within the last four weeks
(COURATT Contains Any 1 Yes) And (COURATT_GRINDS Contains Any 1 Yes)
196. Confirmation of educational attainment from previous interview
HATLEVEL_CONFIRM
Question
At the last interview we recorded that your (if proxy: name’s) highest level of education or training
successfully completed was (prefill value for D_HATLEVEL from previous interview). Is this still
correct?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Education
119
If the respondent is aged between 15 and 66 inclusive and stated in the previous interview that their
highest education level attained was not ‘no formal education’
197. Highest ever educational attainment level
HATLEVEL
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Lookup
Blaise: Provide lookup function to allow respondent to select the correct educational attainment
level using a word search
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Insert note on screen in blue
Question
What is the highest level of education or training you have (if proxy interview insert: name has) ever
successfully completed?
Instructions
Note: Enter level and hit First Letter to code (for Tablet)
1 No formal education or training
2 Pre‐primary education
3 Primary education
4 FETAC Certificate at NFQ level 1 or 2.
5 Junior Certificate
6 Intermediate Certificate
7 Group Certificate
8 NCVA foundation Certificate
9 SOLAS (formerly FAS) Introductory Skills
Certificate
10 FETAC Certificate at NFQ level 3
11 O-levels
12 GSCE (formerly O-levels)
13 Lower secondary equivalent at NFQ level 3
14 Transition year programme
15 Leaving Certificate (Traditional)
120
16 Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
(LCVP)
17 Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
18 Secondary Equivalent Qualification at NFQ level
4/5
19 Secretarial
20 Certificate in Hotel Operations
21 PLC (Post Leaving Certificate Course)
22 SOLAS (formerly FAS) National Skills Certificate
23 SOLAS (formerly FAS) Specific Skills Certificate
24 FETAC NFQ level 4 Certificate
25 FETAC NFQ level 5 Certificate
26 A levels
27 Post leaving cert equivalent qualification at
NFQ level 4/5
28 Apprenticeship
29 Teagasc farming or horticulture certificate or
diploma
30 National Craft Certificate
31 FETAC advanced Certificate at NFQ level 6
32 Post leaving cert equivalent Qualification at
NFQ level 6
33 Nursing Certificate (Pre-1994)
34 National Certificate (NCEA/DIT/IOT)
35 Cadetship (army, air corps or naval service)
36 HETAC or DIT Higher Certificate at NFQ level 6
37 Higher Certificate Equivalent qualification at
NFQ level 6
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38 National Diploma (HETAC/NCEA e.g. 3 year
diploma)
39 Nursing Higher Certificate (1994-2002)
40 Policing National Diploma (Prior to 2004)
41 DIT Bachelor Degree
42 Diploma Equivalent qualification at NFQ level 7
43 Ordinary Bachelor Degree
44 Policing Ordinary Bachelor Degree (2004
onwards)
45 Honours Bachelor Degree
46 Nursing Honours Bachelor Degree (2002
onwards)
47 Graduate Diploma
48 Higher Diploma at NFQ level 8
49 Professional qualification (Honours Bachelor
Degree equivalent or higher)
50 Post‐Graduate Diploma at NFQ level 9
51 Masters Degree at NFQ level 9
52 Post Graduate qualification at NFQ level 9)
53 Doctorate or higher (e.g. Doctoral
Degree/higher Doctorate at NFQ level 10)
54 Phd
55 Other
Conditions
• Education
Ask if respondent is aged 15 years or more, is being interviewed for the first time or has stated that
their education level has changed.
122
198. Year of highest ever educational attainment
HATYEAR
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Edit
Limit number entries to between 1930 and current year
Question
Could you tell me which year you (or if proxy interview insert: name) successfully completed that
level of education?
Type
Numeric
Low
1930 (exclusive)
High
2030 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Education
If the highest level of education achieved is above secondary and is being interviewed for the first
time or has stated that their education level has changed.
199. Age of respondent at highest educational attainment
HATAGE
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Edit
Blaise: Limit entries to a number between 1 and 120
Question
Could you tell me what age you were when you (or if proxy interview insert: name was when (if
male:) he (or if female: )she) successfully completed that level of education?
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
120 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Education
If the respondent does not know the year in which they obtained their highest level of education
123
200. Educational field of highest educational attainment
HATFIELD
Question
What main subject area or areas did you (if proxy interview insert: did name) study to get this
educational qualification? For example: carpentry, accountancy, French and Italian, etc.
Type
Text
Maximum Length
60
Conditions
• Education
If the highest level of education achieved is above secondary and is being interviewed for the first
time or has stated that their education level has changed.
201. Classification of highest educational attainment
HATFIELD216
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Display note on screen
Question
Please select the field of education from the list below
Instructions
Note: Use the description from HATFIELD to assign educational field from the list below
0000 Generic programmes and qualifications
0100 Education
0200 Arts and humanities
0300 Social sciences, journalism and information
0400 Business, administration and law
0500 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
0600 Information and Communication Technologies
0700 Engineering, manufacturing and construction
0800 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
124
0900 Health and welfare
1000 Services
9997 To be manually coded
9998 Unknown or unspecified – meets filters but
answer not given
9999 Not applicable – doesn’t meet filters
Conditions
• Education
If the highest level of education achieved is above secondary and is being interviewed for the first
time or has stated that their education level has changed.
125
National minimum wage
202. Introduction to minimum wage questions
INTROMW
Question
To aid policy makers we will now ask a couple of questions relating to the National Minimum Wage.
Note: Press 1 to continue
Instructions
Blaise: Highlight note in different colour
1 Continue
Conditions
• National Minimum Wage
203. Wage level
MINWAGE
Question
The national Minimum Wage is €(insert national minimum wage) per hour. Are your (IF PROXY:
Name's) gross hourly earnings excluding bonuses, overtime and allowances:
Instructions
Blaise: Post-fill in Waves 2-5 where Prev_MinWage[LineCount] = C3 and D_Wstator in (1,2) and
Stapro_Empstat= 3 and ChangeJob NE 1.
1 Less than €(insert national minimum wage) per
hour
2 Exactly €(insert national minimum wage) per
hour
3 More than €(insert national minimum wage)
per hour
Conditions
• National Minimum Wage
126
(INTROMW = "Yes")
204. Reason for wage below NMW
LTMINWAGE
Question
Do you (IF PROXY: Does (NAME)) earn less than €(insert national minimum wage) per hour because
you are (IF PROXY: he/she is) on:
1 A special training rate
2 An age-related rate
3 A first job over 18 rate
4 Other reason
Conditions
• National Minimum Wage
(MINWAGE = 1)
Income from working
205. Introduction to income questions
INDECIL_PERM
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Show note on screen in blue
Question
I would now like to ask you a few questions about your earnings from your main job.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 key to continue
1 Continue
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
All respondents who are in employment as employees and being interviewed for the first time
127
206. Frequency of pay
INDECIL_FREQ
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Restrict answers
Blaise: Allow one answer category to be chosen
Question
Do you (if proxy: Does name) get paid:
1 Weekly
2 Fortnightly
3 Monthly
4 Other
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
INDECIL_PERM Contains Any 1 Continue
207. Weekly pay band
INDECIL_WEEKLY
Question
I will now read you a list of some wage or salary bands, which represent take-home pay.
Please tell me which band matches your (if proxy: name’s) take-home pay.
Instructions
Note: Take-home pay refers to the pay received after tax, PRSI and Universal Social Charge (USC)
deductions only, and should be calculated as accurately as possible before the
deduction from wages of items such as health insurance, savings, union dues etc.
1 0 - €162
2 €163 - €252
3 €253 - €332
4 €333 - €397
5 €398 - €465
6 €466 - €548
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7 €549 - €628
8 €629 - €729
9 €730 - €888
10 €889 or greater
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
INDECIL_FREQ Contains Any 1 Weekly
208. Fortnightly pay bands
INDECIL_FORTNIGHTLY
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Add note to screen in blue
Question
I will now read you a list of some wage or salary bands, which represent take-home pay.
Please tell me which band matches your (if proxy: name’s) take-home pay.
Instructions
Note for interviewers on screen: Take-home pay refers to the pay received after tax, PRSI and
Universal Social Charge (USC) deductions only, and should be calculated as accurately as possible
before the deduction from wages of items such as health insurance, savings, union dues etc.
1 €0 - €324
2 €325 - €505
3 €506 - €663
4 €664 - €795
5 €796 - €930
6 €931 - €1096
7 €1097 - €1256
8 €1257 - €1457
9 €1458 - €1776
10 €1777 or more
129
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
INDECIL_FREQ Contains Any 2 Fortnightly
209. Monthly pay bands
INDECIL_MONTHLY
Question
I will now read you a list of some wage or salary bands, which represent take-home pay. Please tell
me which band matches your (if proxy: name’s) take-home pay.
Instructions
Note: Take-home pay refers to the pay received after tax, PRSI and Universal Social Charge (USC)
deductions only, and should be calculated as accurately as possible before the
deduction from wages of items such as health insurance, savings, union dues etc.
1 €0 - €703
2 €704 - €1096
3 €1097 - €1441
4 €1442 - €1727
5 €1728 - €2020
6 €2021 - €2381
7 €2382 - €2728
8 €2729 - €3165
9 €3166 - €3857
10 €3858 or more
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
INDECIL_FREQ Contains Any 3 Monthly
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210. Question on pay for use during telephone interview
INCOME_CATI
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Show note on screen
Question
Could you tell me your (insert from INDECIL_FREQ) take-home pay after tax,PRSI, heath insurance
and other deductions?
Instructions
Note: Take-home pay refers to the pay received after tax, PRSI and Universal Social Charge (USC)
deductions only, and should be calculated as accurately as possible before the
deduction from wages of items such as health insurance, savings, union dues etc.
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
200000 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Income and PPSN
Respondents who have indicated how often they get paid and are being interviewed by phone (CATI)
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Reconciliation between work and family life (Caring)
211. Introduction to caring questions
Introduction-AHM2018
BLAISE INSTRUCTION:Screen note
Blaise: Display note on screen
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Use dynamic text for direct or proxy
Question
The next set of questions collects information of (DIR = "your" PROXY = Autofill "(proxy name)'s"
)experiences with balancing work and any family caregiving responsibilities (DIR = "you" PROXY =
"they") may have.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to continue
1 Continue
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Persons aged 18 to 64
212. Care of children in household
Q1_careres
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Screen note
Blaise: Display note in blue on screen
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill question with "Yes" if respondent has indicated via the household block that a child
under 15 is living in the household
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill depending on direct or proxy interview
Question
(Dir = "Do you or your partner") (Proxy = "Does (Autofill: Proxy name) or their partner" have children
younger than 15 years living in this household?
Instructions
Note: For the purpose of this survey children means natural, adopted, foster and step-children.
1 Yes
132
2 No
Caring - LFS Caring
Question Intent
Identify care responsibilities that respondents have with children inside the household.
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
household details of children under 15 is unavailable from the CORE LFS questions on household
profile
Introduction to caring Contains Any 1 Continue
213. Care of children outside household
Q2_careres
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill text depending on whether interview is direct or proxy
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill text depending on whether interview is CAPI or CATI
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill depending on whether respondent indicates they have a partner or not
Question
Outside your household, (DIR = "do you or your partner" PROXY = "does (Autofill: Proxy name) or
their partner") have children younger than 15 years old that (DIR = "you" PROXY = "they") take care
of? (CATI = “ Please only include your own or your partner's children and this should include natural,
adopted, foster and step-children.”)
Note: Only include your own or your partner's children
Note: Children means natural, adopted, foster and step-children.
Instructions
Note (CAPI only): "Only include your own or your partner's children"
Note: (CAPI only): "Children means natural, adopted, foster and step-children."
Note: (CATI only): "If respondent indicates "Yes", confirm if it is occasionally or regularly"
1 Yes, regularly
2 Yes, occasionally
3 No
Caring - LFS Caring
133
Question Intent
Identify any care responsibilities that respondents have with children outside of the household.
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Introduction to caring Contains Any 1 Continue
214. Level of use of childcare services
Q1_chcaruse
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Aufofill
Blaise: Autofill text depending on whether interview is direct of proxy
Question
(DIR = "Do you" PROXY = "Does (Autofill: proxy name) normally use childcare services like crèches,
pre-school or after-school centres or professional child-minders?
1 Yes , for all children
2 Yes, but not for all children
3 No
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
(Q1_careres Contains Any 1 Yes) And (Q2_careres Contains Any 1 Yes, regularly or 2 Yes,
occasionally)
215. Reason for not using childcare services (supply reasons)
Q1_chcarobs
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill question text depending on whether the questions are CATI or CAPI
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill text depending on whether survey is DIRECT or PROXY
Question
What is the main reason (Autofill: "from the following 5") that (DIR = "you do not" PROXY = "that (
Autofill: proxy name) does not" use childcare services for some or all of your children)?
1 There is no service or vacancy available
2 They are too expensive
3 The quality or kind of offered services
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4 Other reasons concerning the offer of care
services
5 There is no need or interest
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Q1_chcaruse Contains Any 2 Yes, but not for all children or 3 No
216. Main reason for not using childcare services (demand reasons)
Q2_chcarobs
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill if question is CATI or CAPI
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill if question is DIRECT or PROXY
Question
And which of the following (Autofill: "5 reasons") is the main reason why (DIR = "you have" PROXY =
"(Autofill: proxy name) has") no need for childcare at the moment?
Instructions
1 Sufficient care is arranged alone or together
with partner
2 Sufficient care is arranged with the support of
grandparents or others
3 Existing professional childcare services used are
sufficient
4 The children can take care of themselves
5 Other reasons
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Q1_chcarobs Contains Any 5 There is no need or interest
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217. Effect of caring on work profile
Q1_chcareff
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill depending if questions are DIRECT or PROXY
Question
(DIR = "Have your care responsibilities an effect on your" PROXY = "Has (Autofill: Proxy name)'s care
responsibilities an effect on their" ) current employment?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Additional parameter external to block. Respondent is working or temporarily absent form work
(D_WSTATOR = 1,2)
((Q1_careres Contains Any 1 Yes) Or (Q2_careres Contains Any 1 Yes, regularly)) Or ((Q1_careres
Contains Any 1 Yes) And (Q2_careres Contains Any 2 Yes, occasionally))
218. Main effect of caring on work profile
Q2_chcareff
BLAISE INSTRUCTIN: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill with "7" if CATI interview
Question
Which of the following (autofill "7") effects has been the main one?
1 Changed something to earn more money
2 Reduced working hours
3 Took on less demanding tasks in job(s)
4 Changed job or employer
5 Being on parental or another family leave
6 Changed working times without changing the
volume
7 Other effect (not listed above)
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Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Q1_CHCAREFF Contains Any 1 Yes
219. Other caring responsibilities (other than children under 15)
Q3-CARERES
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Question
(DIR ="Do you or your partner" PROXY = "Does(Autofill: Proxy name) or their partner" regularly take
care of any other relatives or children aged 15 or older who are ill, disabled or elderly?
Instructions
Note: They may live in or outside your household.
Note: If care relates to a relative outside of the household, the level of care should be regular (a
number of hours a week). Examples of caring activities include dressing, washing, feeding, providing
lifts, helping walk, domestic housework, laundry or shopping.
Note (CATI only) : If respondent indicates "Yes", confirm if it is occasionally or regularly"
1 Yes, regularly
2 Yes, occasionally
3 No
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Persons age 18-64
220. Flexibility of working day to allow for caring needs
Q1_Posstend
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Is it possible for you to vary the start or end of your working day for care reasons?
Instructions
Note (CATI only) : "If respondent says yes, please probe to confirm if it is generally or rarely possible"
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1 It is generally possible
2 It is rarely possible
3 It is not possible
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Person is an employee (STAPRO = 3) and has a caring responsibility (CARERES = 2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
221. Flexibility of leave from work for caring needs
Q1_Posorgwt
Question
Is it possible for you to arrange your working time to take at least one full day off for care reasons
without using your annual leave?
(Autofill: "Note: If respondent says yes, please probe to confirm if it is generally or rarely possible")
Instructions
1 It is generally possible
2 It is rarely possible
3 It is not possible
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Person is an employee (STAPRO = 3) and has a caring responsibility (CARERES = 2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
222. Difficulties in flexibility of work
Q1_Workobs
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Question
Is there something about (DIRECT = "your" PROXY ="(Autofill: proxy name)'s" main job that makes it
especially difficult to reconcile it with (DIR = "your" PROXY ="their" care responsibilities?
1 Yes
2 No
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Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Person is currently in work or temporarily away from work and has caring responsibilities
(D_WSTATOR = 1,2 and CARERES = 2-8)
223. Main difficulty with work for caring needs
Q2_workobs
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill if CATI or CAPI
Question
Which of the following (autofill:"6") is the main difficulty?
1 Long working hours
2 Unpredictable or difficult work schedules
3 A long commute
4 Demanding or exhausting job
5 Lack of support from employers and colleagues
6 Another difficulty
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Q1_Workobs Contains Any 1 Yes
224. Introduction to the effect of caring on working life
Introduction to Career breaks
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill with dynamic text for DIRECT or PROXY interviews
Question
For the following questions we would like you to look back at (DIR = "your" PROXY = "(Autofill: proxy
name)'s" working life from the beginning.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to continue
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1 Continue
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
person is aged 18 -64
225. Leave from work for caring needs (1 month)
Q1a_stopwork
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Question
Over the course of (DIR = "your employment career, have you taken at least one continuous month
off work to take care of your children") PROXY = "(Autofill: proxy name)'s employment career, has
"(Autofill:proxy name) taken at least one continuous month off work to take care of their children")?
Instructions
Note: The month off can include maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, an prearranged
break agreed with your employer, quit your job, shut down your business or did not start work after
finishing an educational course.
1 Yes
2 No
3 Never had children
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Person is working or temporarily away from work or who has ever worked (WSTATOR = 1,2 or
EXISTPR = 1)
Introduction to Career breaks Contains Any 1 Continue
226. Reason for not being able to work ever
Q1b_Stopwork
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Question
Has caring for (DIR = "your children been the main reason you have not worked?" PROXY = "(Autofill:
proxy name)'s children been the main reason they have not worked")?
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1 Yes
2 No
3 Never had children
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Person has never worked
227. Length of leave taken for caring needs
Q1_Stopleng
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Question
Taking together all those times when (DIR = "you" PROXY = "(Autofill:proxy name)" did not work,
how long was that, approximately? Please include maternity/paternity] and parental leave)?
Instructions
Note: Indicate time taken over your working career
1 Up to 6 months
2 More than 6 months up to 1 year
3 More than 1 year up to 2 years
4 More than 2 years up to 3 years
5 More than 3 years up to 5 years
6 More than 5 years
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
person has stoped working for at least one month in his/her employment career in order to care for
own children (STOPWORK = 1)
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228. Type of leave taken for caring needs
Q1_parleav
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Question
Was a part of that time when (DIR = "you" PROXY ="they") did not work for childcare reasons taken
as parental leave?
Instructions
1 Yes, in combination with maternity/paternity
2 Yes, only parental leave
3 No, only maternity/paternity
4 None of both
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
person has stopped working for at least one month in his/her employment career in order to care
for own children (STOPWORK = 1)
229. Length of leave taken for caring needs for relatives (1 month)
Q1_deredstp
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Blaise: Autofill with dynamic text for DIRECT or PROXY interviews
Question
Looking back again: Did (DIR="you" PROXY = "(Autofill: proxy name)" stop work for at least one
month to take care of ill, disabled or elderly relatives over the age of 15?
Note: This can also mean that you had a special leave, an interruption agreed with your employer,
quit your job or shut down your business.
Instructions
Note: This can also mean that you had a special leave, an interruption agreed with your employer,
quit your job or shut down your business.
1 Yes
2 No
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3 Never had to take care of dependent relatives
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
person is working or has worked at some point in the past (WSTATOR = 1,2 or EXISTPR = 1)
230. Effect of caring needs of relatives on work
Q2_deredstp
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Blaise: Insert dynamic text depending on whether DIRECT or PROXY interview
Question
Did (DIR = "you reduce your" PROXY = "(Autofill: proxy name) reduce their") working time for at least
one month to take care of ill, disabled or elderly relatives who were over the age of 15?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
Q1_deredstp Contains Any 2 No
231. Exit from caring
LASTPERSQ
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BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Autofill
Blaise: Autofill with respondents first name
Question
(Prefill with "name" of respondent) that is your questionnaire complete
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to complete (Prefill "(name)" questionnaire
Conditions
• Reconciliation between work and family life
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Profile of household size
232. Housing question introduction
PER_HSE
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Question
I am now going to ask some questions about housing.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to continue
1 Continue
Conditions
• Household size and structure
233. Type of household (house / Apartment)
ACCOMODATION
Question
Is this dwelling unit a ....?
1 House (including bungalow etc.)
2 Apartment/Flat
3 Other
Conditions
• Household size and structure
PER_HSE Contains Any 1 Continue
234. Type of house
House
Question
Is it ...?
1 A detached house
2 A semi-detached house
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3 A terraced house (one or more floors)
4 A detached bungalow
5 A semi-detached bungalow
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOMMODATION = 1)
235. Type of apartment
Apart
Question
Is it ...?
1 A bedsitter
2 A custom-built flat/apartment (including
duplex)
3 Non-custom built flat/apartment
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 2)
236. Type of mobile accommodation
Carav
Question
Is it ...?
1 A mobile home/caravan/trailer
2 Other
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 3)
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237. Number of rooms
Rooms
Question
How many rooms are in the dwelling unit? The following should not be counted as rooms:
kitchenette, utility room, bathroom, toilet, garage, consulting rooms, office or shop.
Type
Numeric
Low
1 (exclusive)
High
30 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 1,2)
238. Year of construction
Const
Question
In what year was the dwelling constructed?
1 Don't know
2 Before 1919
3 1919 - 1940
4 1941 - 1960
5 1961 - 1970
6 1971 - 1980
7 1981 - 1990
8 1991 - 2000
9 2001 - 2005
10 2006 - 2010
11 2011 - 2015
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12 2016 or later
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 1,2)
239. Central heating
CENTRA
Question
Does the dwelling have central heating?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 1,2)
240. Type of dwelling (owned / rented)
OCCUPY
Question
Is the dwelling....?
1 Owner-occupied
2 Owner-occupied - having been purchased
through a local authority scheme
3 Being rented (owner not in residence in this
household)
4 Not owned by occupant(s) and being occupied
rent free
5 Not owned by occupant(s) and rent free to
some member(s) of the household only
6 Owner occupied and rented out to some
member(s) of the household
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Conditions
• Household size and structure
(ACCOM = 1,2)
241. Local authority household
LOCALA
Question
Is the dwelling rented from a local authority?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household size and structure
OCCUPY Contains Any 3 Being rented (owner not in residence in this household)
242. HAPS
HAPS
Question
Is your household participating in the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme also known as HAPS?
1 Yes
2 No
Conditions
• Household size and structure
OCCUPY Contains Any 3 Being rented (owner not in residence in this household)
243. Level of furnishing
FURN
Question
Is the dwelling rented furnished or non-furnished?
1 Furnished
2 Partly furnished
3 Not furnished
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Conditions
• Household size and structure
(OCCUPY Contains Any 3 Being rented (owner not in residence in this household)) And ((LOCALA
Contains Any 2 No) Or (HAPS Contains Any 1 Yes))
244. Rent
PERIOD
Question
You have indicated that the dwelling is rented. Is the rent paid....?
1 Weekly
2 4 week period
3 Calendar month
Conditions
• Household size and structure
OCCUPY Contains Any 3 Being rented (owner not in residence in this household) or 6 Owner
occupied and rented out to some member(s) of the household
245. Weekly rent amount
d_RENT_Week
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: Validation
Blaise: Limit answers no greater than 9999. Capture figures greater than this as 9999
Question
Please indicate the total amount of rent paid by all tenants in respect of the dwelling every week?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
9999 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household size and structure
PERIOD Contains Any 1 Weekly
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246. 4 weekly rent amount
d_Rent_4Week
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Blaise: Limit answers to a maximum of 9999 with greater figures recorded as 9999
Question
Please indicate the total amount of rent paid by all tenants in respect of the dwelling every four
weeks?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
9999 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household size and structure
PERIOD Contains Any 2 4 week period
247. Monthly rent amount
d_Rent_month
BLAISE INSTRUCTION: validation
Blaise: Limit answer to a maximum of 9999 with entries more than this registered as 9999
Question
Please indicate the total amount of rent paid by all tenants in respect of the dwelling every calendar
month?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
9999 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household size and structure
PERIOD Contains Any 3 Calendar month
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248. HAP level
HAPS
BLAISE INSTRUCTION:
Blaise: Any figure greater than 99999.9 entered should be captured as 99999.9
Question
What was the total amount of rent paid for your household under the HAP scheme last month?
Type
Numeric
Low
0 (exclusive)
High
9999 (exclusive)
Conditions
• Household size and structure
HAPS Contains Any 1 Yes
249. Exit household profile
End_Hse
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Question
This is the end of the housing questions.
Instructions
Note: Press 1 to continue
1 Continue
Conditions
• Household size and structure
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Appendix I - Fields of education In the questionnaire, there are several references made to the field of classification. This question is
found in several social surveys. The question looks like this:
HATFIELD216
Question
INTERVIEWER NOTE: Please select the field of education from the list below.
1 Generic programmes and qualifications
2 Education
3 Arts and humanities
4 Social sciences, journalism and information
5 Business administration and law
6 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
7 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT's)
8 Engineering, manufacturing and construction
9 Agriculture, forestries, fisheries and veterinary
10 Health and welfare
11 Services
12 Unable to code
The answer options 1 to 10 are based on an international classification system called the ISCED-F
classification. This classification has 3 levels:
• a broad code – this breakdown is what CSO surveys have asked to date
• a narrow code – it gives a further breakdown
• a detailed code – detailed list of fields of classification.
There are several documents online which explain the classification in details:
http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/Documents/isced-f-detailed-field-descriptions-en.pdf
http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/Documents/isced-fields-of-education-training-2013.pdf
The following tables give a breakdown of what each field should cover as a guide for interviewers.
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Generic programmes and qualifications
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Generic programmes and qualifications
001 Basic programmes and qualifications
0011 Basic programmes and qualifications
002 Literacy and numeracy 0021 Literacy and numeracy
003 Personal skills and development
0031 Personal skills and development
Basic programmes and qualifications are designed to provide participants with fundamental skills in
reading, writing and arithmetic along with an elementary understanding of other subjects such as
history, geography, natural science, social science, art and music, and in some cases religious
instruction. These programmes and qualifications are normally offered at primary and lower
secondary levels. Broad, non-specialised programmes at upper secondary level are also classified
here even if there is some concentration on, for example, humanities, social science, natural science
etc. Vocational programmes and qualifications are included here only by way of exception. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Basic programmes and qualifications
• Broad, generic (non-specialised) programmes and qualifications
• General programmes and qualifications with no specific subject emphasis
• Programmes and qualifications at primary level
Literacy and numeracy are programmes or qualifications arranged mainly for adults, designed to
teach fundamental skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. The typical age range of participants can
be used to distinguish between detailed field 0011 ‘Basic programmes and qualifications’ and this
detailed field. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Basic remedial programmes for youth
or adults
• Literacy
• Numeracy
Personal skills are defined by reference to the effects on the individual’s capacity (mental, social
etc.). This detailed field covers personal skills programmes not included in 0011 ‘Basic programmes
and qualifications’ or 0021 ‘Literacy and numeracy’, giving key competencies and transferable skills.
It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Argumentation and presentation
• Assertiveness training
• Communication skills
• Co-operation
• Development of behavioural
capacities
• Development of mental skills
• Job-seeking programmes
• Parenting courses
• Public speaking
• Self-esteem skills
• Social competence
• Time management
Education
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Education 011 Education
0111 Education science
0112 Training for pre-school teachers
0113 Teacher training without subject specialisation
0114 Teacher training with subject specialisation
Education science is the study of the learning process and the theories, methods and techniques of
imparting knowledge to others. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Curriculum studies
• Didactics
• Educational assessment, testing and
measurement
• Educational evaluation and research
• Pedagogical science
Training for pre-school teachers is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching very
young children up to 7 years of age within formal school settings at pre-primary or early childhood
educational development levels. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Early childhood teaching (within formal school settings)
• Pre-primary teacher training
Training for teachers without subject specialisation is the study of the theories, methods and
practice of providing children between approximately 5 and 15 years of age with the fundamental
skills in reading, writing and mathematics along with an elementary understanding of other subjects
such as history, geography, social science etc. and laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Subject
specialisation is stressed less than in detailed field 0114 ‘Teacher training with subject
specialisation’. The study of teaching children with special needs is included in this detailed field,
likewise the study of teaching adults fundamental reading and writing skills and teaching immigrants
these types of skills in their home or first language. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Class teacher training
• Indigenous teacher training
• Primary teaching
• Teacher training for children with
special needs
Teacher training with subject specialisation is the study of the theories, methods and practice of
teaching a specific subject, mostly at secondary or higher levels of education. Programmes and
qualifications included in this detailed field often comprise both studies as well as the
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subject/subjects that are going to be taught. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main
content of:
• Teacher training - arts and crafts
• Teacher training - commercial
subjects
• Teacher training - music
• Teacher training - nursing
• Teacher training - physical training
• Teacher training - second languages
• Teacher training - specific theoretical
subjects, e.g. English, mathematics,
history
• Teacher training - technical subjects
• Teacher training - vocational subjects
• Training of driving instructors
• Training of trainers
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Arts and humanities
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Arts and humanities
021 Arts
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production
0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design
0213 Fine arts
0214 Handicrafts
0215 Music and performing arts
022 Humanities (except languages)
0221 Religion and theology
0222 History and archaeology
0223 Philosophy and ethics
023 Languages 0231 Language acquisition
0232 Literature and linguistics
Audio-visual techniques and media production is the study of techniques and skills to produce
books or newspapers, radio or TV production, film or video production, recorded music production
and graphic reproduction. It includes programmes and qualifications in methods of colour
reproduction, photography and computer graphics. Study of combining pictures, words and
decorations in the production of books, magazines, posters, adverts etc. is also included. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Animation
• Bookbinding
• Camera operating
• Compositing (printing)
• Computer game production
• Computer type-setting
• Film and video production
• Graphic design
• Graphic reproduction
• Illustration
• Interactive media design
• Media techniques
• Multimedia production
• Photography
• Pre-press operations
• Print finishing and binding
• Printing
• Publishing design, lay-out
• Radio and TV production
• Recorded music production
• Sound techniques
• Type-setting
Fashion, interior and industrial design is the study of creatively combining line, form and fabric in
designing and constructing e.g. fashion garments, industrial products and interiors. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Costume design
• Design of industrial products
• Fashion design
• Interior architecture
• Interior design
• Stage designing
• Window dressing
Fine arts is the study of visual forms of creative expression, dealing with theory, history, techniques,
performance and production in fine arts. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main
content of:
• Art theory
• Calligraphy
• Etching
• Fine art printmaking
• History of art
• Painting
• Philosophy of art
• Sculpture
Handicrafts is the study of techniques and skills in a chosen craft, such as jewellery, pottery,
weaving, woodcarving etc. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Ceramics
• Crafts, folk arts and artisan
• Decorative metal crafts
• Indigenous crafts
• Embroidery
• Floristry (flower arranging)
• Glass arts and craft
• Goldsmiths
• Jewellery
• Making of musical instruments (not
industrial)
• Musical instruments (repairing and
tuning)
• Silversmiths
• Stone carving (craft)
• Weaving (craft)
• Woodcarving
Music and performing arts is the study of the principles and techniques associated with
performance involving music, speech, movement, mime, characterisation, improvisation and stage
craft. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Acting and directing
• Ballet
• Choreography
• Circus
• Composition (music)
• Conducting (music)
• Creative and performance art
• Dance
• Drama
• History of film and theatre
• History of music
• Music
• Music conducting
• Musicology
• Theatre/Theatre sciences
Religion and theology is the study of religious beliefs, concepts, symbols, expressions and texts of
spirituality. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Religious history
• Study of sacred books
• Study of different religions
• Theology
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History is the study of past events, especially the political, social and economic development of a
country, a continent or the world. History of medicine is classified here, likewise the study of history
of science and ideas. Archaeology is the study of ancient civilisations by scientific analysis of what is
found in the ground. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Archaeology
• Cultural history
• Folklore studies
• History
• History of literature
• History of medicine
• History of science and ideas
• History of technology
Philosophy and ethics is the study of philosophy, ethics and related subjects dealing with the
conception of life. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Ethics
• Logic
• Morals
• Philosophy
Language acquisition is the study of the structure and composition of languages taught as second or
foreign languages (i.e. that are intended for non-native or non-fluent speakers of the language). It
includes the study of related cultures, literature, linguistics and phonetics if related to the specific
language being acquired and forms part of the same programme or qualification. Classical or dead
languages are included here as it is assumed there are no native speakers of the language and hence
the manner of teaching and the content of the curriculum are more similar to the teaching of foreign
languages. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Classical languages • Exogenous languages
• Foreign languages
• Interpretation
• Phonetics
• Second languages, for example
English as a second language
• Sign language
• Sign language interpreting
• Translation
Literature and linguistics is here defined as the study of language(s) intended for native, fluent or
competent speakers of the language. It includes the study of related literature and linguistics and
may or may not include the structure and composition of the language. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Creative writing
• First language
• Indigenous languages
• Linguistics
• Literature
• “Mother tongue” languages
• Native first languages
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Social sciences, journalism and information
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Social sciences, journalism and information
031 Social and behavioural sciences
0311 Economics
0312 Political sciences and civics
0313 Psychology
0314 Sociology and cultural studies
032 Journalism and information
0321 Journalism and reporting
0322 Library, information and archival studies
Economics is the study of economic policy, economic theory and economic decision making. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Econometrics
• Economic history
• Economics
• Political economics
Political sciences and civics is the study of government and political principles or practice. The study
of the rights and duties of the citizens are included here. It includes qualifications/programmes with
the main content of:
• Civics
• Human rights
• International relations
• Peace and conflict studies
• Political history
• Political science
• Public policy studies
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour as a result of individual differences,
experience and environment. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Cognitive science
• Psychoanalysis
• Psychology
• Psychotherapy
Sociology and cultural studies is the study of human beings and the way they behave in groups and
in relation to society. The study of ethnology and social anthropology are included here, likewise the
study of human and social geography. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content
of:
• Criminology
• Cultural geography
• Cultural studies
• Demography/population studies
• Ethnology
• Gender studies
• Social anthropology
• Sociology
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Journalism and reporting is the study of the theory and practices of journalism/reporting as part of
the field of mass communication. Journalism and reporting is about the wording and content of
messages. It comprises news reporting, writing commentaries and feature stories of public interest
etc. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Broadcast journalism
• Editing
• Information (wording and content)
• Journalism
• Mass communication (wording and
content)
• News reporting
Library, information and archival studies is the study of the methods of selecting, acquiring,
organizing and storing collections of information, and facilitating the use of information. Museum
and library studies are included here. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content
of:
• Archival sciences
• Curatorial studies
• Documentation
• Information science
• Library studies
• Museum documentation
• Museum studies
• Museology
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Business, administration and law
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Business, administration and law
041 Business and administration
0411 Accounting and taxation
0412 Finance, banking and insurance
0413 Management and administration
0414 Marketing and advertising
0415 Secretarial and office work
0416 Wholesale and retail sales
0417 Work skills
042 Law 0421 Law
Accounting and taxation is the study of maintaining, auditing and recording financial transactions. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Bookkeeping
• Tax accounting
• Tax management
Finance, banking and insurance is the study of planning, directing, organizing and controlling
financial activities and services. It includes the control and monitoring of the financial resources of
organizations, institutions and individuals, and the provision of financial services at the corporate
and individual level. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Bank teller studies
• Banking and finance
• Finance theory
• Insurance
• Investment analysis
• Investments and securities
• Pension insurance
• Social insurance
• Stock-broking
Management and administration is the study of planning, directing and operating the functions and
activities of organizations and institutions. Programmes in management also including
administration, economics, finance etc. are included here if emphasis is given to management and
administration. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Administration
• Educational management
• Employment management
• Entrepreneurship
• Health administration
• Logistic management
• Management science
• Office management
• Organizational theory and behaviour
• Personnel administration
• Personnel management
• ‘Start your own business’ courses
• Supply change management
• Training management
Marketing and advertising is the study of promoting the exchange processes of goods and services
between organizations and/or individuals, and the study of consumer behaviour and requirements.
It includes the study of the role of product development, pricing, distribution, promotion and sales in
order to maximise business performance. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main
content of:
• Advertising
• Consumer behaviour
• Market research
• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Public relations
Secretarial and office work is the study of administrative procedures and practices, office
technology and clerical, shorthand and keyboard skills. Specialised secretarial programmes
(bilingual, medical, law, accounting etc.) are included if the programme has secretarial work as its
objective, rather than work as specialised assistants. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Administrative and secretarial
services
• Clerical programmes
• Data entry
• Foreign language secretary
programmes
• Keyboard skills
• Legal secretary programmes
• Medical secretary programmes
• Operation of office equipment
• Receptionist training
• Secretarial programmes
• Shorthand
• Switchboard operating
• Typing
Wholesale and retail sales is the study of buying and selling goods and services, including stock
management, pricing practices, loss prevention, sales systems and procedures. It includes the study
of the workings and current trends of the wholesale and retail industries. Selling of buildings and
properties is also included. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Auctioneering
• Consumer services
• Demonstration techniques
• Purchasing
• Real-estate business
• Retailing
• Stock-keeping
• Ware-housing
• Wholesaling
Work skills is the study of the structure and function of working life. It comprises programmes,
mainly given as staff training, related to the working place and to work assignments. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Clients’ needs
• Company knowledge
• Customer service training
• ‘Introduction to work’ courses
• Organization at work
• Quality assurance
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• Trade union courses (general) • Work development
Law is the study of the principles and procedures for formally maintaining social order, including
training for legal professions such as advocate or training for the judicial bench. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Commercial law
• Criminal justice studies
• History of law
• Indigenous law
• Jurisprudence
• Labour law
• Legal practice
• Notary/Notary’s practise
• Paralegal studies
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Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
051 Biological and related sciences
0511 Biology
0512 Biochemistry
052 Environment 0521 Environmental sciences
0522 Natural environments and wildlife
053 Physical sciences
0531 Chemistry
0532 Earth sciences
0533 Physics
054 Mathematics and statistics
0541 Mathematics
0542 Statistics
Biology is the study of the structure, function, reproduction, growth, evolution and behaviour of all
living organisms. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Biology
• Botany
• Cell biology
• Entomology
• Genetics
• Mycology
• Zoology
Biochemistry, sometimes called Biological chemistry, is the study of the chemistry of living
organisms, including but not limited to, living matter. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Biological chemistry
• Cell technology
• Forensic sciences
• Genetic code (DNA, RNA) studies
• Genetic engineering
• Pharmacology
• Tissue culture technology
• Toxicology
• Virology
Environmental sciences are the study of organisms in relation to one another and to the
environment. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Ecology
• Environmental science
Natural environments and wildlife is the study of the relationships between living organisms in
natural environments in order to protect nature and wildlife. It includes the study of establishing and
maintaining national parks in order to preserve their original natural state. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• National parks and wildlife
management
• Nature conservation
• Wildlife
Chemistry is the study of substances and their elements and how they react when combined. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry
Earth sciences is the study of the composition and structure of earth including the hydrosphere and
the atmosphere. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Climate research
• Earth science
• Geodesy
• Geography (physical)
• Geology
• Geomatics
• Geospatial technology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Seismology
Physics is the study of properties and interactions of matter and energy. It includes the study of
astronomy and space science. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Chemical physics
• Medical physics
• Optics
• Physics
• Space science
Mathematics is the study of abstract deductive systems. It includes algebra, arithmetic, geometry,
real and complex analysis and pure and applied mathematics. It includes qualifications/programmes
with the main content of:
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mathematics
• Numerical analysis
• Operational research
Statistics is the study of collecting, describing, arranging and analysing numerical data. The study of
probability theory and actuarial science is included. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Actuarial science
• Probability theory
• Statistics, applied
• Survey design
• Survey sampling
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
061 Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
0611 Computer use
0612 Database and network design and administration
0613 Software and applications development and analysis
Computer use is the study of using computers and computer software and applications for different
purposes. These programmes are generally of short duration. It includes qualifications/programmes
with the main content of:
• Computer use
• Use of software for calculating
(spread sheets)
• Use of software for data processing
• Use of software for desk top
publishing
• Use of software for word processing
• Use of Internet
Database and network design and administration is the study of the design, maintenance and
integration of software applications. Computer media applications are included. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Computer administration and
management
• Computer media applications
• Computer network installation and
maintenance
• Database administrator studies
• Information technology
administration
• Information technology security
• Network administration
• Network design
• Web design
Software and applications development and analysis is the study of the design and development of
computer systems and computing environments. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Computer programming
• Computer science
• Computer systems analysis
• Computer systems design
• Informatics
• Operating systems
• Programming languages development
• Software development
• Software programming
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Engineering, manufacturing and construction
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
071 Engineering and engineering trades
0711 Chemical engineering and processes
0712 Environmental protection technology
0713 Electricity and energy
0714 Electronics and automation
0715 Mechanics and metal trades
0716 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
072 Manufacturing and processing
0721 Food processing
0722 Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
0723 Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather)
0724 Mining and extraction
073 Architecture and construction
0731 Architecture and town planning
0732 Building and civil engineering
Chemical engineering and processes is the study of planning, designing, and developing products
and processes where chemical and physical changes occur. It includes designing chemical plants and
control systems. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Chemical engineering
• Chemical process engineering
• Laboratory technology
• Oil/gas/petrochemicals processing
• Plant and machine operation
(processing)
• Process technology
Environmental protection technology is the study of processes in order to minimise discharge and
waste and avoid pollution. It includes programmes dealing with control of water, air, soil etc. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Air pollution control
• Ecological technology
• Energy efficiency
• Environmental engineering
• Industrial discharge control
• Noise pollution control
• Recycling
• Water pollution control
Electricity and energy is the study of installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing faults in
electrical wiring and related equipment in domestic, commercial and industrial establishments.
Installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power distribution networks is
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included. Energy is the study of energy generation. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Air-conditioning trades
• Climate engineering
• Electrical appliances repairing
• Electrical engineering
• Electrical fitting
• Electrical power generation
• Electrical trades
• Energy studies
• Gas distribution
• Heating trades
• Nuclear, hydraulic and thermal energy
• Power line installation and
maintenance
• Power production
• Refrigeration
• Solar power
• Wind turbines
Electronics and automation is the study of planning, designing, developing maintaining and
monitoring electronic equipment, machinery and systems. It includes designing computers and
equipment for communication. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Broadcasting electronics
• Communication systems
• Communications equipment
installation
• Communications equipment
maintenance
• Computer engineering
• Computer repairing
• Control engineering
• Data processing technology
• Digital technology
• Electronic engineering
• Electronic equipment servicing
• Network technology
• Robotics
• Telecommunications technology
• Television and radio repairing
Mechanics and metal trades is the study of planning, designing, developing, producing, maintaining
and monitoring machines, mechanical plants and systems and metal products. It includes designing
and maintaining machines which produce goods and services. The focus of study in this detailed field
is machines, mechanical systems and metal products. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Gunsmithing
• Hydraulics
• Locksmithing and safe repairing
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical trades
• Metal casting and patternmaking
• Metal fitting, turning and machining
• Metallurgical engineering
• Precision mechanics
• Sheet metal working
• Steel production
• Tool and die making
• Welding
Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft is the study of designing, developing, producing, maintaining,
diagnosing faults in, repairing and servicing motor vehicles, including earth moving equipment and
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agriculture machines, ships, trains and aircraft. Typical is the combination of studies in both metal
structures and motors. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Aerospace engineering
• Aircraft engineering
• Aircraft maintenance
• Automotive electrical systems
• Automotive engineering
• Avionics
• Coachwork
• Marine engineering
• Motorcycle engineering
• Panel beating
• Shipbuilding
• Train repair and maintenance
• Vehicle building and repairing
• Vehicle varnishing/spraying
Food processing is the study of processing and packaging of food and beverages, and the equipment
and procedures used in the production and distribution of foods. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Baking
• Beer brewing
• Butchery
• Confectionery
• Dairy foods
• Food and drink processing
• Food preservation
• Food science and technology
• Meat processing
• Pastry cooking
• Tobacco processing
• Wine production
Materials is the study of the manufacturing of products in glass, paper, plastic, wood or other
materials like stone, clay, artificial materials etc. Programmes and qualifications included in this
detailed field have more to do with a specific material than general technical knowledge. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Boat building (non-motor)
• Cabinet making
• Carpentry (furniture)
• Ceramics (industrial)
• Furniture making
• Glass working (industrial)
• Industrial diamond production
• Paper manufacturing and processing
• Plastic manufacturing
• Rubber processing
• Timber technology
• Wood machining and turning
• Woodwork trades
Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather) is the study of the manufacture of textiles, textile and
leather products, clothing and related items, shoes and other forms of footwear. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Clothing trades
• Dressmaking
• Footwear making
• Fur making
• Garment production
• Leather processing
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• Saddlery
• Shoemaking
• Skins and leather production
• Spinning
• Tailoring
• Textile trades
• Upholstery
• Weaving (industrial)
• Wool science
Mining and extraction is the study of assessing, planning, developing, and directing the extraction of
minerals, oil and gas from the earth. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Coal mining
• Mineral technology
• Mining of minerals
• Oil and gas drilling
• Oil and gas extraction
• Raw material extraction
Architecture is the study of the art, science and techniques of building design. It encompasses both
utilitarian ends - such as the soundness of the structure and the functional and economic efficiency
of the building - and aesthetic considerations. Town planning is the study of the regulated growth
and improvement of towns in both functional and aesthetical points of view. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Architectural urban design and
planning
• Architecture
• Building design
• Cartography/Land surveying
• City planning
• Community development
• Landscape architecture
• Structural architecture
• Surveying
• Town and country planning
• Urban planning
Building is the study of the science, technology and techniques of assembling, erecting and
maintaining public, commercial, industrial and residential structures and their fittings. Civil
engineering is the study of planning, designing, testing and directing the construction of large scale
buildings and structures, including systems for transport, water supply, sewage etc. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Bricklaying
• Bridge construction
• Building construction
• Building engineering/technology
• Carpentry and joinery (building)
• Civil engineering
• Construction equipment
• Constructional metalwork (building)
• Dock and harbour engineering
• Floor and wall tiling
• Floor covering
• House building
• Industrial abseiling (commercial)
• Masonry and tile setting
• Painting and wall covering
• Plastering
• Plumbing and pipefitting
• Road building
• Water engineering and technology
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• Water supply and sewerage
engineering
• Ventilation
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Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
081 Agriculture 0811 Crop and livestock production
0812 Horticulture
082 Forestry 0821 Forestry
083 Fisheries 0831 Fisheries
084 Veterinary 0841 Veterinary
Crop and livestock production is the study of growing, maintaining and harvesting crops and
pastures, and grazing and managing animals. It includes the study of managing and maintaining
farms and producing unprocessed plant and animal products. It includes qualifications/programmes
with the main content of:
• Agricultural sciences
• Agronomy and crop science
• Animal husbandry
• Crop growing
• Dog breeding
• Farm and ranch management
• Farming
• Fruit growing
• Grain growing
• Horse breeding
• Pig farming
• Poultry husbandry
• Rice farming
• Rye and wheat growing
• Sheep farming
• Soil science
• Sugar cane growing
• Vegetable planting
• Wine growing
Horticulture is the study of horticultural technology and management, floriculture, greenhouse
methods, nursery management, landscape gardening etc. It includes qualifications/programmes
with the main content of:
• Floriculture
• Gardening
• Green keeping
• Horticultural techniques
• Nursery management
• Turf cultivation
Forestry is the study of establishing, cultivating, harvesting and managing forests. It includes the
study of hunting and trapping. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Charcoal burning
• Forest keeping
• Forest product techniques
• Forestry
• Hunting and trapping
• Logging
• Tree felling
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Fisheries is the study of breeding, rearing and harvesting fish and other seafood. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Aquaculture
• Fish breeding
• Fish farms
• Fishery science and technology
• Pearl cultivating
• Seafood farming
• Shellfish breeding
Veterinary is the study of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries in animals, and
their general care. The study of caring for sick, injured and infirm animals undergoing treatment in
veterinary clinics is included. It also includes the study of providing assistance to veterinary
scientists. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Animal health care
• Animal reproduction (science)
• Artificial insemination (of animals)
• Veterinary assisting
• Veterinary medicine
• Veterinary nursing
• Veterinary science
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Health and welfare
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Health and welfare
091
Health
0911 Dental studies
0912 Medicine
0913 Nursing and midwifery
0914 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
0915 Therapy and rehabilitation
0916 Pharmacy
0917
Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
092
Welfare
0921 Care of the elderly and of disabled adults
0922 Child care and youth services
0923 Social work and counselling
Dental studies are the study of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and abnormalities of
the teeth and gums. It includes the study of designing, making and repairing dental prostheses and
orthodontic appliances. It also includes the study of providing assistance to dentists. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Dental assisting
• Dental hygiene
• Dental laboratory technology
• Dental nursing
• Dental science
• Dental surgery
• Dental technology
• Odontology
• Oral surgery
• Orthodontics
Medicine is the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and
treating illness, disease and injury in humans and the maintenance of general health. Principally, this
detailed field consists of training of physicians/doctors. It includes qualifications/programmes with
the main content of:
• Anaesthetics
• Forensic medicine
• Forensic pathology
• General medicine
• Gerontology
• Gynaecology
• Medical science
• Medical training
• Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Surgery
• Training of physicians/doctors
Nursing is the study of providing health care for the sick, disabled or infirm and assisting physicians
and other medical and health professionals diagnose and treat patients. The focus of qualifications
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in nursing is maintaining and caring for the health of patients during illness and rehabilitation. It
includes health care of old people and health care of the disabled. Midwifery is the study of
providing care to childbearing women during pregnancy, labour and birth and during the postpartum
period. It also includes caring for the new born and assisting the mother with breast feeding. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Assistant nursing
• Basic nursing
• General nursing
• Health care of old people
• Heath care of the disabled
• Health care programmes
• Infant hygiene (nursing)
• Midwifery
• Nursing aide/Orderly
• Psychiatric nursing
• Specialised nursing
Medical diagnostic and treatment technology is the study of a wide range of technologies used for
diagnosing and treating diseases and handicaps. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Ambulance technology
• Hearing aid technology
• Medical laboratory technology
• Optical technology
• Prosthetic technology
• Radiology technology
• Radiotherapy
• X-ray technology (medical)
Therapy and rehabilitation is the study of restoring normal physical conditions to those
incapacitated by temporary or permanent disability. It includes qualifications/programmes with the
main content of:
• Dietician programmes
• Medical massage
• Nutrition/Dietetics
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• Speech therapy
Pharmacy is the study of drugs and their effects on humans. It includes their preparation, dispensing
and administration. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Dispensing pharmacy • Pharmacy
Traditional and complementary medicine is the study of alternative medicine. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Acupuncture and oriental medicine
• Aromatherapy
• Ayurvedic medicine
• Herbalism
• Herbology
• Holistic medicine
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• Homeopathic medicine • Traditional medicine, for example
Chinese
Care of the elderly and of disabled adults is the study of non-medical care of the elderly and
disabled. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Care of the elderly
• Non-medical care of disabled adults
• Personal care of adults
Child care and youth services are the study of the development and non-medical care of children
and youths. It includes the study of recreation and leisure activities as a social service for school
children and young adults. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Child care
• Child recreation programmes
• Day care
• Non-medical care of disabled children
• Youth services
• Youth worker programmes
Social work and counselling is the study of the welfare needs of communities, specific groups and
individuals and the appropriate ways of meeting these needs. The focus is on social welfare with
emphasis on social policy and practice. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content
of:
• Alcohol and drug abuse counselling
• Alcohol, tobacco, drugs (knowledge
about)
• Crisis support
• Family and marriage counselling
• Mobbing and maltreatment
(knowledge about)
• Parole officer training
• Probation officer training
• Social policy
• Social practice
• Social theory (applied)
• Social work (welfare)
• Vocational counselling
• Vocational guidance
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Services
Broad field Narrow code Narrow field
Detailed code Detailed field
Services
101
Personal services
1011 Domestic services
1012 Hair and beauty services
1013 Hotel, restaurants and catering
1014 Sports
1015 Travel, tourism and leisure
102
Hygiene and occupational health services
1021 Community sanitation
1022 Occupational health and safety
103 Security services 1031 Military and defence
104 Transport services 1041 Transport services
Domestic services are the study of various domestic services, such as housekeeping, cleaning,
laundering, sewing etc. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Caretaking, housekeeping and home
service workers
• Chimney sweeping
• Cleaning
• Cooking (home)
• Domestic science
• Dry-cleaning
• Funeral services and mortuary science
• Home economics
• Laundry
• Needlework (home)
• Sewing (home)
• Window cleaning
Hair and beauty services are the study of caring for the hair and the body for beautification. It
includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Barbering
• Beauty therapy
• Cosmetology (make up)
• Fitness and weight control
• Hairdressing
• Manicure
• Pedicure
Hotel, restaurants and catering is the study of providing food, beverages, accommodation and
related services at hotels, restaurants etc. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main
content of:
• Catering
• Cooking (restaurant and hotel-type)
• Fast food preparation
• Food serving
• Hospitality services
• Hotel and restaurant studies
• Hotel receptionist training
• Hotel services
• Waiting and bar service
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Sports is the study of techniques and skills in a chosen sport. It includes qualifications/programmes
with the main content of:
• Sport trainer studies
• Techniques and skills in a chosen sport
• Training of umpires/referees and other sports officials
Travel and tourism is the study of marketing and advertising tourist destinations and events. It
includes the study of ticketing and reservation practices. Leisure is the study of recreational and
leisure activities for individuals and groups. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main
content of:
• Abseiling (rope climbing)
• Adventure based activities
• Ground crew training (airport)
• Guiding, tour leading
• Recreation and leisure
• Tourist trades programmes
• Travel agency services
• Travel and tourism
• Travel services.
Community sanitation is the study of community services dealing with items that affect public
health such as hygienic standards in food, water supply, disposal of sewage and garbage and street
cleaning. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Hygiene, community
• Hygienic standards
• Refuse collection
• Refuse/sewage disposal
• Street cleaning
• Water supply (service)
• Waste management
Occupational health and safety is the study of recognising, evaluating and controlling environmental
factors associated with the workplace. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content
of:
• Ergonomics (occupational health and
safety)
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Industrial welfare
• Labour protection
• Labour security
• Labour welfare (safety)
• Occupational health and industrial
hygiene
• Occupational safety
• Stress management
• Work environment
Military and defence is the study of services to the community connected with war and defence,
designed to provide training in the principles and practice of military science. It includes
qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Air force training
• Army training
• Defence studies
• Military science
• Navy training
• War theory
Protection of persons and property is the study of services to the community concerning protection
of property and persons. It comprises training in police work, public security, fire protection and fire-
fighting. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Civil security
• Customs programmes
• Fire-protection (fire-fighting)
• Fire technology
• Life guarding
• Police work
• Policing studies
• Prison work
• Public security
• Security and loss prevention services
• Security guarding
•
Transport is the study of operating, navigating and directing ships, train, aircraft and other forms of
transportation. It includes qualifications/programmes with the main content of:
• Aircraft operation
• Air traffic control
• Air traffic safety
• Cabin crew training
• Communication (air, railway, road
etc.) programmes
• Crane and truck driving
• Driving programmes
• Flying and navigation
• Navigation technologies
• Postal service
• Railway operations
• Road motor vehicle operations
• Ship operation
• Shipping
• Transport studies
Appendix II – Automatic coding of occupation and industry hints
Considerations when you input an Industry text string: 1. Do I need more than one word to describe this industry?
2. Can someone else understand the abbreviation I have used?
3. What type of farming is being undertaken? e.g. livestock, type of corps, mixed, etc.
4. Is this manufacture or supply of a product?
5. What material is the product made of? e.g. wood, plastic, metal, etc.
6. What type of construction is being undertaken? e.g. houses, buildings, civil, trade (e.g.
plasterer), etc.
7. What sector of media? e.g. production, broadcasting, radio, tv, etc.
8. Is this wholesale or retail trade and what product is it? e.g. wholesale food, retail clothes, etc.
9. What type of care is being provided? e.g. residential, day-care, etc.
10. What type of distribution/transport is being used? e.g. road, sea, air, etc.
11. What type of service is being provided? e.g. accountancy, cleaning, etc.
12. What type of financial service is being provided? e.g. consultancy, banking, accounting, etc.
13. What sector of IT? e.g. production, publishing, telecoms, programming, etc.
14. What type of mining? e.g. coal, metal ores, etc.
15. What level or sector of education? e.g. primary, secondary, etc.
16. What is being maintained? e.g. motor vehicles, factory machinery, office equipment, etc.
17. Is this manufacturing or processing? e.g. processing of vegetables, manufacture of bakery
goods
18. What is being manufactured? e.g. diary products, textiles, glass, etc.
19. Area of the public service? e.g. health, education, etc.
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20. Where is the CE scheme taking place? e.g. sports club, charitable organisation, etc.
Considerations when you input an Occupation text string: 1. Do I need more than one word to describe this occupation?
2. Can someone else understand the abbreviation I have used?
3. Is the respondent a supervisor or participant on a CE scheme?
Note: For the participant, the occupation undertaken on the scheme should also be input.
4. Is there a qualification? e.g. qualified or a trainee
5. Nursing grade? e.g. staff, matron, nursing manager, etc.
6. Grade of civil servant? e.g. HEO, EO, SO, CO, etc.
7. Rank of Garda? e.g. inspector, sergeant, etc.
Note: “Garda” used on it’s own will be assumed to mean a rank and file officer lower than
sergeant.
8. Rank in army? e.g. general, corporal, private, etc.
Note: Description of rank also applies to emergency services, air corps, naval service, etc.
9. Type of apprenticeship? e.g. electrician, carpenter, etc.
10. Type of media work? e.g. newspaper reporter, tv news reader, etc.
11. Level/grade of work? e.g. owner, manager, etc.
12. What type of IT work? e.g. programmer, analyst, maintenance of equipment, etc.
13. What type of driver? e.g. sales rep., taxi,
14. What type of teaching? e.g. school principal, secondary teacher, etc.
15. Type of farm worker? e.g. farm labourer, farm manager, etc.
Note: “Farmer” used on it’s own will be assumed to mean owner/renter of the farm as coded to
5111.
16. Type of developer? e.g. property, IT programmer/developer, etc.
17. Type of builder? e.g. self-employed, employee, plasterer, bricklayer, etc.
18. Type of accounting? e.g. manager, technician, book-keeper, finance director, etc.
Note: “Accountant” used on it’s own will be assumed to mean a fully qualified accountant that
does not have a managerial or other element to their work.
19. Type of maintenance? e.g. motor vehicles, factory machinery, office equipment, etc.
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