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Definition
National Indicator 163
"Proportion of population aged 19-64 for males and 19-59 for females qualified to at least Level 2 or higher".
This indicator is needed because of the important role local authorities have with regard to economic development and the key part which skills and qualifications play in supporting economic development.
Qualified to level 2 and above
People are counted as being qualified to level 2 and above if they have achieved at least either 5 GCSEs grades A*-C (or equivalent, i.e., O levels, CSE Grade 1s), two A/S levels, or any equivalent or higher qualification in the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
National Indicator 165
"Proportion of population aged 19-64 for males and 19-59 for females qualified to at least Level 4 or higher"
Qualified to Level 4 and above
Holding qualifications equivalent to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 4-8. Level 4-6 qualifications include foundation or first degrees, recognised degree-level professional qualifications, teaching or nursing qualifications, diploma in higher education, HNC/HND or equivalent vocational qualification. Qualifications at level 7-8 include higher degrees, and postgraduate level professional qualifications.
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