Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

COUNTRY

COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE

Everybody

2 digits

Based on the ISO country classification

REGION

REGION OF RESIDENCE

Everybody

2 digits

Coding according to NUTS at 2 digit level

DEG_URB

DEGREE OF URBANISATION OF THE AREA THE HOUSEHOLD LIVES IN

Everybody

1

Densely populated area

2

Intermediate area

3

Thinly populated area

REFYEAR

YEAR OF INTERVIEW

Everybody

4 digits

REFMONTH

MONTH OF INTERVIEW

Everybody

1-12

RESPID

IDENTIFICATION OF THE RESPONDENT

Everybody

numeric

Identification code of each record

RESPWEIGHT

WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR INDIVIDUALS

Everybody

numeric

Weighting factor for individuals (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)

NFEACTWEIGHT

WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES

NFENUM ≥ 1

numeric

Weighting factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1 and NFERAND2 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)

0

NFENUM = 0

INTMETHOD

DATA COLLECTION METHOD USED

Everybody

10

Postal, non-electronic version

11

Postal, electronic version

20

Face-to-face, non-electronic version

21

Face-to-face, electronic version

30

Telephone, non-electronic version

31

Telephone, electronic version

40

Use of internet

50

Mixed collection mode (e.g. postal and face-to-face interview)

(HHNBPERS)

NUMBER OF PERSONS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD (INCLUDING THE RESPONDENT)

Everybody

HHNBPERS_tot

0-98

Total number of persons living in the household

HHNBPERS_0_13

0-98

0-13 years old

HHNBPERS_14_24

0-98

14-24 years old

HHNBPERS_25plus

0-98

25 years and older

-1

No answer

HHTYPE

HOUSEHOLD TYPE

Everybody

10

One-person household

21

Lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25

22

Couple without child(ren) aged less than 25

23

Couple with child(ren) aged less than 25

24

Couple or lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25 and other persons living in household

30

Other

-1

No answer

HHINCOME

NET MONTHLY EQUIVALISED INCOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD

Everybody

1

Below 1st quintile

2

Between 1st quintile and 2nd quintile

3

Between 2nd quintile and 3rd quintile

4

Between 3rd quintile and 4th quintile

5

Above 4th quintile

-1

No answer

SEX

SEX

Everybody

1

Male

2

Female

YEAR AND MONTH OF BIRTH

BIRTHYEAR

4 digits

The 4 digits of year of birth

Everybody

BIRTHMONTH

1-12

The 2 digits of month of birth

Everybody

CITIZEN

CITIZENSHIP

Everybody

0

Same as country of residence

2 digits

Based on the ISO country classification

-1

No answer

BIRTHPLACE

COUNTRY OF BIRTH

Everybody

0

Born in this country

2 digits

Based on the ISO country classification

-1

No answer

RESTIME

YEARS OF RESIDENCE IN THIS COUNTRY

BIRTHPLACE ≠ 0

1

Been in this country for 1 year and less

2-10

Number of years for people who have been in this country for 2 to 10 years

11

Been in this country for more than 10 years

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (BIRTHPLACE = 0)

MARSTADEFACTO

DE FACTO MARITAL STATUS (consensual union)

Everybody

1

Person living in a consensual union

2

Person not living in a consensual union

-1

No answer

HATLEVEL

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL (highest level of education or training successfully completed as defined by ISCED 2011, coding based on ISCED mappings to be delivered to Eurostat)

Everybody

000

No formal education or below ISCED 1

100

ISCED 1

200

ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)

302

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)

303

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only

304

ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7

300

ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels

400

ISCED 4

500

ISCED 5

600

ISCED 6

700

ISCED 7

800

ISCED 8

-1

No answer

HATFIELD

FIELD OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

HATLEVEL = 300 to 800

0000-9998

Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training

or

optional

or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800)

HATYEAR

YEAR WHEN HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATON OR TRAINING WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

HATLEVEL ≠ 000, -1

4 digits

The four digits of the year when highest level of education or training was successfully completed

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, -1)

HATVOC

ORIENTATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

HATLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1

General education

2

Vocational education

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20)

DROPEDUC

FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED (programme with the highest level in case of several programmes abandoned)

HATLEVEL ≠ 000, -1 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, -1 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20)

DROPEDUCLEVEL

LEVEL OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED

DROPEDUC = 1

100

ISCED 1

200

ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)

302

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)

303

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only

304

ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7

300

ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels

400

ISCED 4

500

ISCED 5

600

ISCED 6

700

ISCED 7

800

ISCED 8

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (DROPEDUC ≠ 1)

DROPEDUCVOC

ORIENTATION OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED

DROPEDUCLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1

General education

2

Vocational education

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (DROPEDUCLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20)

MAINSTAT

CURRENT MAIN LABOUR STATUS

Everybody

Carries out a job or profession, at the time of the interview, including unpaid work for a family business or holding, including an apprenticeship or paid traineeship, etc.:

11

12

20

Unemployed

31

Pupil, student, further training, unpaid work experience

32

In retirement or early retirement or has given up business

33

Permanently disabled

34

In compulsory military or community service

35

Fulfilling domestic tasks

36

Other inactive person

-1

No answer

EMP12M

EMPLOYMENT DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

MAINSTAT = 20 to 36

Carried out a job or profession, at any time during the last 12 months, including unpaid work for a family business or holding, including an apprenticeship or paid traineeship, etc.:

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (MAINSTAT = 11, 12)

JOBSTAT

PROFESSIONAL STATUS

MAINSTAT = 11, 12

11

Self-employed with employees

12

Self-employed without employees

21

Employee with a permanent job or work contract of unlimited duration

22

Employee with temporary job or work contract of limited duration

30

Family worker

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12)

JOBISCO

OCCUPATION

MAINSTAT = 11, 12

2 digits

ISCO-08 coded at 2 digit level

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12)

LOCNACE

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE LOCAL UNIT

MAINSTAT = 11, 12

2 digits

NACE Rev.2 coded at 2 digit level

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12)

LOCSIZEFIRM

NUMBER OF PERSONS WORKING AT THE LOCAL UNIT

JOBSTAT = 11, 21, 22, 30

1

1 to 9 persons

2

10 to 19 persons

3

20 to 49 persons

4

50 to 249 persons

5

250 persons or more

7

Do not know precisely but 10 persons or more

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (JOBSTAT ≠ 11, 21, 22, 30)

JOBTIME

YEAR IN WHICH PERSON STARTED WORKING IN HIS/HER CURRENT MAIN JOB

MAINSTAT = 11, 12

4 digits

4 digits of the year concerned

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12)

HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BY YOUR PARENTS (GUARDIAN)

HATFATHER

FATHER (MALE GUARDIAN)

Everybody

1

At most lower secondary

2

Upper secondary

3

Tertiary

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (father unknown)

HATMOTHER

MOTHER (FEMALE GUARDIAN)

Everybody

1

At most lower secondary

2

Upper secondary

3

Tertiary

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (mother unknown)

COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF YOUR PARENTS

BIRTHFATHER

COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF THE FATHER

Everybody

0

Born in this country

2 digits

Based on the ISO country classification

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (father unknown)

BIRTHMOTHER

COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF THE MOTHER

Everybody

0

Born in this country

2 digits

Based on the ISO country classification

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (mother unknown)

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

SEEKINFO

LOOKED FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING LEARNING POSSIBILITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (formal and non-formal education and training)

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

GUIDEINST

INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED FROM INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

-1

No answer

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

GUIDEINST_1

Yes, I received free of charge information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations

GUIDEINST_2

Yes, I paid for information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations

GUIDEINST_3

No, I did not receive any information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations

Each GUIDEINST_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -1 if there is no answer

GUIDESOURCE

SOURCE OF FREE OF CHARGE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

GUIDEINST_1 = 1

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

GUIDESOURCE_1

From education or training institutions (school, college, university, VET centre, institution for adult learning, validation centre)

GUIDESOURCE_2

From employment services

GUIDESOURCE_3

From employer or employer organisations

GUIDESOURCE_4

From trade unions or work council

GUIDESOURCE_5

From other institutions/organisations providing free information or advice/help on learning opportunities (other than mentioned before)

Each GUIDESOURCE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer

GUIDETYPE

TYPE OF FREE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

GUIDEINST_1 = 1

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

GUIDETYPE_1

Information or advice/help on learning possibilities

GUIDETYPE_2

Assessment of skills and competences through tests, skills audits or interviews

GUIDETYPE_3

Information or advice/help on procedure for validation/recognition of skills, competences or prior learning

GUIDETYPE_4

Other type of information or advice/help

Each GUIDETYPE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer

GUIDEMODE

MODE OF DELIVERY OF FREE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

GUIDEINST_1 = 1

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

GUIDEMODE_1

Face to face interaction

GUIDEMODE_2

Interaction with a person through internet, phone, e-mail or any other media

GUIDEMODE_3

Interaction with a computer based application for information or advice/help (including on line self-assessment tools)

GUIDEMODE_4

No interaction, only information through dedicated material (books, posters, websites, leaflet, TV programme, etc.)

Each GUIDEMODE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

FED

PARTICIPATION IN FORMAL EDUCATION DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

FEDNUM

NUMBER OF FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

0

None (FED = 2)

1-99

Number of activities

FEDLEVEL

LEVEL OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

100

ISCED 1

200

ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)

302

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)

303

ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only

304

ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7

300

ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels

400

ISCED 4

500

ISCED 5

600

ISCED 6

700

ISCED 7

800

ISCED 8

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDFIELD

FIELD OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDLEVEL = 300 to 800

0000-9998

Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training

or

optional

or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800)

FEDVOC

ORIENTATION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDLEVEL= 300 to 400

1

General education

2

Vocational education

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400)

FEDSTARTYEAR

YEAR WHEN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY STARTED

FEDNUM ≥ 1

4 digits

Year when the most recent formal education activity started

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDSTARTMONTH

MONTH WHEN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY STARTED

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1-12

Month when the most recent formal education activity started

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDCOMP

COMPLETION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

No, I dropped out before the expected end

2

No, it is still on-going

3

Yes, I completed it

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDDIST

MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS DISTANCE LEARNING

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDDISTOL

DISTANCE LEARNING ORGANISED AS AN ONLINE COURSE

FEDDIST = 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDDIST ≠ 1)

FEDOERA

USE OF ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

Very frequently

2

Frequently

3

Sometimes

4

Never

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDOERB

INTERACTION WITH OTHER PEOPLE (E.G. TEACHERS, LEARNERS) THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES/PORTALS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDREASON

REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

FEDREASON_01a

To do my job better

FEDREASON_01b

To improve my career prospects

FEDREASON_02

To be less likely to lose my job

FEDREASON_03

To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession

FEDREASON_04

To start my own business

FEDREASON_05

I was obliged to participate

FEDREASON_06

To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life

FEDREASON_07

To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me

FEDREASON_08

Obtain certificate

FEDREASON_09

To meet new people/for fun

Each FEDREASON_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0), -1 if there is no answer

FEDWORKTIME

MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE OR RECUPERATION)

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

Only during paid working hours

2

Mostly during paid working hours

3

Mostly outside paid working hours

4

Only outside paid working hours

5

Not working at that time

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDNBHOURS

TOTAL NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION HOURS OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1-9999

Number of instruction hours

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDPAID

PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

Fully paid by yourself

2

Partly paid by yourself and partly paid by someone else

3

Fully paid by somebody else

4

Free activity

5

You do not know

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDPAIDBY

PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY BY:

FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDPAID = 2 or 3

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or (FEDPAID ≠ 2 and FEDPAID ≠ 3))

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

FEDPAIDBY_1

Employer or prospective employer

FEDPAIDBY_2

Public employment services

FEDPAIDBY_3

Other public institutions

FEDPAIDBY_4

A household member or a relative

Each FEDPAIDBY_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or (FEDPAID ≠ 2 and FEDPAID ≠ 3)), -1 if there is no answer

FEDUSEA

CURRENT USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

A lot

2

A fair amount

3

Very little

4

Not at all

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDUSEB

EXPECTED USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

1

A lot

2

A fair amount

3

Very little

4

Not at all

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDOUTCOME

OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY

FEDNUM ≥ 1

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

FEDOUTCOME_1

Getting a (new) job

FEDOUTCOME_3

Higher salary/wages

FEDOUTCOME_2

Promotion in the job

FEDOUTCOME_4

New tasks

FEDOUTCOME_5

Better performance in the job

FEDOUTCOME_6

Personal-related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects, etc.)

FEDOUTCOME_7

No outcomes yet

Each FEDOUTCOME_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0), -1 if there is no answer

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

(NFE)

PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WITH THE INTENTION TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING HOBBIES) DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

NFECOURSE

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

NFEWORKSHOP

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

NFEGUIDEDJT

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

NFELESSON

Everybody

1

Yes

2

No

NFENUM

NUMBER OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

0

None (NFECOURSE = 2 and NFEWORKSHOP = 2 and NFEGUIDEDJT = 2 and NFELESSON = 2)

1-99

Number of activities

IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES (UP TO 7)

(NFEACT01)

01 — Identification of the 1st activity

NFEACT01_TYPE

TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Courses

2

Workshops and seminars

3

Guided on-the-job training

4

Private lessons

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEACT01_PURP

PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Mainly job-related

2

Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEACT01_WORKTIME

THE LEARNING ACTIVITY TOOK PLACE FULLY OR MOSTLY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION)

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No (including not working at that time)

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEACT01_PAIDBY

THE LEARNING ACTIVITY WAS PARTIALLY OR FULLY PAID BY THE EMPLOYER

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No (including not working at that time)

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

(NFEACT02)

02 — Identification of the 2nd activity

NFENUM ≥ 2

NFEACT02_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT02_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT02_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT02_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

(NFEACT03)

03 — Identification of the 3rd activity

NFENUM ≥ 3

NFEACT03_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT03_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT03_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT03_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

(NFEACT04)

04 — Identification of the 4th activity

NFENUM ≥ 4

NFEACT04_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT04_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT04_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT04_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

(NFEACT05)

05 — Identification of the 5th activity

NFENUM ≥ 5

NFEACT05_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT05_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT05_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT05_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

(NFEACT06)

06 — Identification of the 6th activity

NFENUM ≥ 6

NFEACT06_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT06_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT06_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT06_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

(NFEACT07)

07 — Identification of the 7th activity

NFENUM ≥ 7

NFEACT07_TYPE

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT07_PURP

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT07_WORKTIME

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFEACT07_PAIDBY

Coded as (NFEACT01)

NFERAND1

CODE OF THE 1ST RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY

NFENUM ≥ 1

01-07

Identification code of the 1st randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFERAND1_TYPE

As reported in NFEACT01_TYPE to NFEACT07_TYPE for the 1st randomly selected activity

NFEFIELD1

FIELD OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

0000-9998

Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training

or

optional

or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEDIST1

1ST ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS DISTANCE LEARNING

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEDISTOL1

DISTANCE LEARNING FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS AN ONLINE COURSE

NFEDIST1 = 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFEDIST1 ≠ 1)

NFEOERA1

USE OF ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM=0)

NFEOERB1

INTERACTION WITH OTHER PEOPLE (E.G. TEACHERS, LEARNERS) THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES/PORTALS FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFENUM ≥ 1

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEREASON1

REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

NFEREASON1_01a

To do my job better

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_01b

To improve my career prospects

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_02

To be less likely to lose my job

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_03

To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_04

To start my own business

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_13

Because of organisational and/or technological changes at work

Job-related activity

NFEREASON1_11

Required by the employer or by law

NFEREASON1_06

To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life

NFEREASON1_07

To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me

NFEREASON1_08

Obtain certificate

NFEREASON1_09

To meet new people/for fun

NFEREASON1_10

For health reasons

NFEREASON1_12

To do voluntary work better

Each NFEREASON1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2), -1 if there is no answer

NFENBHOURS1

TOTAL NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION HOURS OF 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1-9999

Number of instruction hours

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEPROVIDER1

PROVIDER OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1

Formal education institution

2

Non-formal education and training institutions

3

Commercial institution where education and training is not the main activity (e.g. equipment suppliers)

4

Employer

5

Employers' organisations, chambers of commerce

6

Trade unions

7

Non-profit associations, e.g. cultural society, political party

8

Individuals (e.g. students giving private lessons)

9

Non-commercial institution where education and training is not the main activity (e.g. libraries, museums, ministers)

10

Other

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFECERT1

CERTIFICATE OBTAINED AFTER THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1

Yes, required by the employer or a professional body or by law

2

Yes, not required by the employer or a professional body or by law

3

No (acknowledgement of attendance)

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEPAID1

PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1

Fully paid by yourself

2

Partly paid by yourself and partly paid by someone else

3

Fully paid by somebody else

4

Free activity

5

You do not know

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEPAIDBY1

PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2 and NFEPAID1 = 2 or 3

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2 or (NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 or 3))

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

NFEPAIDBY1_1

Employer or prospective employer

NFEPAIDBY1_2

Public employment services

NFEPAIDBY1_3

Other public institutions

NFEPAIDBY1_4

A household member or a relative

Each NFEPAIDBY1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2 or (NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 or 3)), -1 if there is no answer

NFEPAIDVAL1

COSTS PAID PERSONALLY OR BY ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR RELATIVE FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, BOOKS, AND/OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS REGARDING THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFEPAID1 = 1 or NFEPAID1 = 2 or (NFEPAID1 = 3 and NFEPAIDBY1_4 = 1)

In euros

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable [NFEPAID1 ≠ 1 and NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 and (NFEPAID1 = 3 and NFEPAIDBY1_4 ≠ 1)]

NFEUSEA1

CURRENT USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1

A lot

2

A fair amount

3

Very little

4

Not at all

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEUSEB1

EXPECTED USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

1

A lot

2

A fair amount

3

Very little

4

Not at all

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

NFEOUTCOME1

OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE 1ST ACTIVITY

NFERAND1 ≠ -2

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2)

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

NFEOUTCOME1_1

Getting a (new) job

NFEOUTCOME1_3

Higher salary/wages

NFEOUTCOME1_2

Promotion in the job

NFEOUTCOME1_4

New tasks

NFEOUTCOME1_5

Better performance in the job

NFEOUTCOME1_6

Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects, etc.)

NFEOUTCOME1_7

No outcomes yet

Each NFEOUTCOME1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2), -1 if there is no answer

NFERAND2

CODE OF THE 2ND RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY

Variables and coding analogously to NFERAND1

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

DIFFICULTY

DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO PARTICIPATION (OR MORE PARTICIPATION) IN FORMAL OR NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Everybody

1

Person participated in formal or non-formal education but did not want to participate more

2

Person participated in formal or non-formal education and wanted to participate more

3

Person did not participate in formal or non-formal education and did not want to participate

4

Person did not participate in formal or non-formal education but wanted to participate

-1

No answer

NEED

NO NEED FOR (FURTHER) EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DIFFICULTY = 1 or 3

1

Yes

2

No

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 or 3)

DIFFTYPE

TYPE OF DIFFICULTIES

(DIFFICULTY = 2 or 4) or NEED = 2

0

None of the items listed below

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable [(DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4) and NEED ≠ 2]

List of items (multiple responses allowed):

DIFFTYPE_01

Difficulty 01 — Prerequisites

DIFFTYPE_02

Difficulty 02 — Cost

DIFFTYPE_03

Difficulty 03 — Lack of employer's support or lack of public services support

DIFFTYPE_04

Difficulty 04 — Schedule

DIFFTYPE_05

Difficulty 05 — Distance

DIFFTYPE_06

Difficulty 06 — No access to a computer or internet

DIFFTYPE_07

Difficulty 07 — Family responsibilities

DIFFTYPE_08a

Difficulty 08a — Health

DIFFTYPE_08b

Difficulty 08b — Age

DIFFTYPE_09

Difficulty 09 — Other personal reasons

DIFFTYPE_10

Difficulty 10 — No suitable education or training activity

DIFFTYPE_12

Difficulty 12 — Negative previous learning experience

Each DIFFTYPE_xx variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4), -1 if there is no answer

DIFFMAIN

MOST IMPORTANT DIFFICULTY

(DIFFICULTY = 2 or 4) or NEED = 2

3 digits

Code of the reason from 01 to 12 (code of the difficulty as in the variable DIFFTYPE)

-2

Not applicable [(DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4) and NEED ≠ 2]

-1

No answer

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

(INF)

PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (DELIBERATE LEARNING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS AT WORK OR DURING FREE TIME)

Everybody

INFFAMILY

LEARNING FROM A FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE

1

Yes

2

No

INFMATERIAL

LEARNING BY USING PRINTED MATERIAL (BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINES, ETC.)

1

Yes

2

No

INFCOMPUTER

LEARNING BY USING COMPUTERS (ONLINE OR OFFLINE)

1

Yes

2

No

INFMEDIA

LEARNING THROUGH TELEVISION/RADIO/VIDEO

1

Yes

2

No

INFMUSEUM

LEARNING BY GUIDED TOURS IN MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL OR NATURAL OR INDUSTRIAL SITES

1

Yes

2

No

INFLIBRARIES

LEARNING BY VISITING LEARNING CENTRES (INCLUDING LIBRARIES)

1

Yes

2

No

Variable name

Code

Description

Filter

LANGMOTHER

MOTHER TONGUE(S)

Everybody

Codes based on the ISO country classification

2digits

1st language

2digits

2nd language (00 if none)

LANGUSED

OTHER LANGUAGES APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S)

Everybody

0-99

Number of other languages

-1

No answer

LANGUSED_1

2 digits

1 — Code of the first language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_2

2 digits

2 — Code of the second language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_3

2 digits

3 — Code of the third language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_4

2 digits

4 — Code of the fourth language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_5

2 digits

5 — Code of the fifth language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_6

2 digits

6 — Code of the sixth language or 00 (none)

LANGUSED_7

2 digits

7 — Code of the seventh language or 00 (none)

Each LANGUSED_x variable is coded on the basis of the ISO country classification

LANGBEST1

FIRST BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S))

LANGUSED ≠ 0, -1

Based on the ISO country classification

2 digits

1st language (2digits code)

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, -1)

LANGLEVEL1

FIRST BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S))

LANGBEST1 ≠ -1, -2

0

I only understand and can use a few words and phrases

1

I can understand and use the most common everyday expressions. I use the language in relation to familiar things and situations.

2

I can understand the essential of clear language and produce simple text. I can describe experiences and events and communicate fairly fluently.

3

I can understand a wide range of demanding texts and use the language flexibly. I master the language almost completely.

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (LANGBEST1 = -1, -2)

LANGBEST2

SECOND BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S))

LANGUSED ≠ 0, 1, -1

Based on the ISO country classification

2 digits

2nd language (2digits code)

-1

No answer

-2

Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, 1, -1)

LANGLEVEL2

SECOND BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S))

LANGBEST2 ≠ -1, -2

Coded as LANGLEVEL1