Variable name and status Code Description Filter

COUNTRY COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE Everybody

2 digits Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

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 REFERENCE YEAR OF THE SURVEY Everybody

4 digits

REFMONTH MONTH OF SURVEY Everybody

1-12

RESPID Identification of the respondent Everybody

numeric Identification code of each record

RESPWEIGHT WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR INDIVIDUALS Everybody

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

NFEACTWEIGHT WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES NFENUM ≥ 1

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

Or numeric (optional) Weight factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1, NFERAND2 and NFERAND3 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)

0 NFENUM = 0

INTMETHOD Data collection method used Everybody

Codes provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

INTLANG Language used for the interview Everybody

2 digits Codes based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

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

HHNBPERS_0_4 0-98 0-4 years old

HHNBPERS_5_13 0-98 5-13 years old

HHNBPERS_14_15 0-98 14-15 years old

HHNBPERS_16_24 0-98 16-24 years old

HHNBPERS_25_64 1-98 25-64 years old

HHNBPERS_65plus 0-98 65 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

HHLABOUR HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION BY LABOUR STATUS Everybody

HHLABOUR_EMP 0-98 Number of persons aged 16-64 in the household who are at work

HHLABOUR_NEMP 0-98 Number of persons aged 16-64 in the household who are unemployed or inactive

– 1 No answer

HHINCOME NET MONTHLY INCOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD Everybody

1 Below 1st decile

2 Between 1st decile and 2nd decile

3 Between 2nd decile and 3rd decile

4 Between 3rd decile and 4th decile

5 Between 4th decile and 5th decile

6 Between 5th decile and 6th decile

7 Between 6th decile and 7th decile

8 Between 7th decile and 8th decile

9 Between 8th decile and 9th decile

10 Above 9th decile

0 Refusal (optional)

– 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, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

– 1 No answer

BIRTHPLACE COUNTRY OF BIRTH Everybody

0 Born in this country

2 digits Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

– 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 person who has 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)

MARSTALEGAL LEGAL MARITAL STATUS Everybody

1 Never married

2 Married (including registered partnership)

3 Widowed and not remarried

4 Legally separated and not remarried

5 Divorced

– 1 No answer

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 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED Everybody

01 No formal education or below ISCED 1

11 ISCED 1

21 ISCED 2

22 ISCED 3c (shorter than two years)

31 ISCED 3c (two years and more)

32 ISCED 3 a, b

30 ISCED 3 (without possible distinction a, b or c)

40 ISCED 4

51 ISCED 5b

52 ISCED 5a

60 ISCED 6

– 1 No answer

HATFIELD FIELD OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 22 to 60

000 General programmes

100 Teacher training and education science

200 Humanities, languages and arts

222 Foreign languages

300 Social sciences, business and law

400 Science, mathematics and computing (no distinction possible)

420 Life science (including biology and environmental science)

440 Physical science (including physics, chemistry and earth science)

460 Mathematics and statistics

481 Computer science

482 Computer use

500 Engineering, manufacturing and construction

600 Agriculture and veterinary

700 Health and welfare

800 Services

999 Unknown

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 22 to 60)

or 010-863 (optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

HATYEAR YEAR WHEN HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATON OR TRAINING WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL ≠ 01, – 1

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

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 01, – 1)

HATVOC (optional) ORIENTATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 22 to 40 and (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1 General education

2 Vocational education

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 22 to 40 or (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) > 20

HATOTHER (optional) OTHER FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED IN ANOTHER FIELD THAN ‘HATLEVEL’ HATLEVEL = 22 to 60 and (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 22 to 60 or (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) > 20

HATOTHER_LEVEL (optional) Level of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1

22-60 Coded as HATLEVEL

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1)

HATOTHER_VOC (optional) Orientation of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1 and HATOTHER_LEVEL = 22 to 40

1-2 Coded as HATVOC

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1 or HATOTHER_LEVEL ≠ 22 to 40)

HATOTHER_FIELD (optional) Field of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1 and HATOTHER_LEVEL = 22 to 60

000-800 Coded as HATFIELD

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1 or HATOTHER_LEVEL ≠ 22 to 60)

HATCOMP (optional) PROCEDURE OF RECOGNITION OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES UNDERTAKEN Everybody

1 Yes, certification obtained

2 Yes, procedure ongoing

3 No

– 1 No answer

HATCOMPHIGH (optional) RECOGNITION OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES ALLOWS ACCESS TO A HIGHER FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME THAN THE LEVEL MENTIONED IN ‘HATLEVEL’ HATCOMP = 1,2 and HATLEVEL ≠ 01, – 1

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATCOMP ≠ 1,2 or HATLEVEL = 01, – 1)

DROPHIGH FORMAL EDUCATION ABANDONED HIGHER THAN THE LEVEL MENTIONED IN ‘HATLEVEL’ BUT NOT COMPLETED HATLEVEL ≠ 01, – 1 and (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 01, – 1 or (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) > 20)

DROPLEVEL LEVEL OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION NOT COMPLETED DROPHIGH = 1

21 ISCED 2

22 ISCED 3c (shorter than two years)

31 ISCED 3c (two years and more)

32 ISCED 3 a, b

30 ISCED 3 (without possible distinction a, b or c)

40 ISCED 4

51 ISCED 5b

52 ISCED 5a

60 ISCED 6

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (DROPHIGH ≠ 1)

DROPVOC (optional) ORIENTATION OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION NOT COMPLETED DROPLEVEL = 22 to 40 and (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) ≤ 20

1 General education

2 Vocational education

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (DROPLEVEL ≠ 22 to 40 or (REFYEAR- HATYEAR) > 20

MAINSTAT MAIN CURRENT LABOUR STATUS Everybody

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

11 — Full time

12 — Part time

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 service

35 Fulfilling domestic tasks

36 Other inactive person

– 1 No answer

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/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 10 persons

2 11 to 19 persons

3 20 to 49 persons

4 50 to 249 persons

5 250 or more persons

7 Do not know but 10 or more persons

– 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) Everybody

HATFATHER FATHER (MALE GUARDIAN)

1 At most lower secondary

2 Upper secondary

3 Tertiary

– 1 No answer

HATMOTHER MOTHER (FEMALE GUARDIAN) Everybody

1 At most lower secondary

2 Upper secondary

3 Tertiary

– 1 No answer

OCCUPATION OF YOUR PARENTS (GUARDIAN) Everybody

ISCOFATHER MAIN OCCUPATION OF FATHER

(optional) 0-9 ISCO-08 coded at 1 digit level

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (Father never had a job, no father)

ISCOMOTHER MAIN OCCUPATION OF MOTHER Everybody

(optional) 0-9 ISCO-08 coded at 1 digit level

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (Mother never had a job, no mother)

SEEKINFO LOOKED FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING LEARNING POSSIBILITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

SEEKFOUND INFORMATION FOUND SEEKINFO = 1

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)

SEEKSOURCE SOURCE TO ACCESS INFORMATION SEEKINFO = 1

0 None of the sources below

1-7 Number of responses provided in the list of 7 sources below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)

List of sources (multiple responses allowed)

SEEKSOURCE_1 Internet

SEEKSOURCE_2 Member of the family, neighbour, work colleague

SEEKSOURCE_3 Your employer

SEEKSOURCE_4 Guidance services (e.g. career guidance provider by employment service office)

SEEKSOURCE_5 An education or training institution (school, college, centre, university)

SEEKSOURCE_6 Mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, poster)

SEEKSOURCE_7 Books

Each SEEKSOURCE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)

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 FED = 1

0 None (FED = 2)

1-3 Number of activities

FEDLEVEL LEVEL OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

11 ISCED 1

21 ISCED 2

22 ISCED 3c (shorter than two years)

31 ISCED 3c (two years and more)

32 ISCED 3 a, b

40 ISCED 4 (without distinction a, b or c)

51 ISCED 5b

52 ISCED 5a

60 ISCED 6

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDFIELD FIELD OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDLEVEL = 22 to 60

Based on the ISCED 1997 — field of education:

010 Basic programmes

080 Literacy and numeracy

090 Personal development

140 Teacher training and education science

210 Arts

220 Humanities

222 Foreign languages

310 Social and behavioural science

320 Journalism and information

340 Business and administration

380 Law

420 Life science

440 Physical science

460 Mathematics and statistics

481 Computer science

482 Computer use

520 Engineering and engineering trades

540 Manufacturing and processing

580 Architecture and building

620 Agriculture, forestry and fishery

640 Veterinary

720 Health

760 Social services

810 Personal services

840 Transport services

850 Environmental protection

860 Security services

999 Not known or unspecified

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or FEDLEVEL ≠ 22 to 60

Or 010-863 (optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

FEDVOC ORIENTATION OF THE MOST RECENT EDUCATION OR TRAINING FEDLEVEL = 22 to 40

1 General education

2 Vocational education

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDLEV ≠ 22 to 40)

FEDMETHOD MAIN METHOD OF LEARNING USED IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

1 Traditional teaching (e.g. classroom)

2 Distance learning using online or offline computer

3 Distance learning using traditional teaching material

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

– 1 No answer

FEDREASON REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

0 None of the reasons below

1-9 Number of responses provided in the list of 9 reasons below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)

FEDREASON_01 To do my job better and/or improve carrier 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)

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)

(FEDVOLUME) VOLUME OF INSTRUCTION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

FEDNBHOURS 3 digits Total number of instruction hours

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDNBWEEKS (optional) 1-52 Number of weeks

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDDURPERWEEK (optional) 1-98 Average number of instruction hours per week

– 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

0 None of the items below

1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 items below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

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

FEDPAIDBY_5 Yourself

Each FEDPAIDBY_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

FEDPAIDFULL (optional) FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY BY THOSE IDENTIFIED IN ‘FEDPAIDBY’ FEDPAIDBY ≥ = 1

1 Yes

2 No (only part of the costs)

– 2 Not applicable (FEDPAIDBY = 0, – 1, – 2)

– 1 No answer (total costs not known)

FEDPAIDVAL COSTS PAID PERSONALLY OR BY ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR RELATIVE FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, BOOKS AND/OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS REGARDING STUDIES IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDPAIDBY_4 = 1 or FEDPAIDBY_5 = 1

In euros

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDPAIDBY_4 ≠ 1 and FEDPAIDBY_5 ≠ 1)

FEDUSE 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

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

– 1 No answer

FEDSAT (optional) SATISFACTION WITH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

1 Yes

2 No

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

– 1 No answer

FEDUNSATREASON (optional) REASONS FOR NOT BEING SATISFIED WITH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDSAT = 2

0 None of the reasons below

1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 reasons below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDSAT ≠ 2)

List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)

FEDUNSATREASON_1 Relevance/usefulness

FEDUNSATREASON _2 Level of training too low

FEDUNSATREASON _3 Level of training too high

FEDUNSATREASON _4 Quality of teaching

FEDUNSATREASON _5 Organisation of training (location, materials, classrooms etc.)

Each FEDUNSATREASON_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDSAT ≠ 2)

FEDOUTCOME OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1

0 None of the outcomes below

1-8 Number of responses provided in the list of 8 outcomes below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

List of outcomes (multiple responses allowed)

FEDOUTCOME_1 Getting a (new) job

FEDOUTCOME_2 Promotion in the job (FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)

FEDOUTCOME_3 Higher salary/wages (FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)

FEDOUTCOME_4 New tasks (FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)

FEDOUTCOME_5 Better performance in the job (FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)

FEDOUTCOME_6 Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects etc.)

FEDOUTCOME_7 No outcomes yet

FEDOUTCOME_8 No outcomes expected

Each FEDOUTCOME_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)

(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 a. COURSES Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

NFEWORKSHOP b. WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

NFEGUIDEDJT c. GUIDED ON THE JOB TRAINING Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

NFELESSON d. PRIVATE LESSONS Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

NFENUM NUMBER OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS NFECOURSE = 1 or NFEWORKSHOP = 1 or NFEGUIDEDJT = 1 or NFELESSON = 1

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

1-98 Number of activities

IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES (UP TO 10)

(NFEACT01) 01 — Identification of the 1st activity

NFEACT01_TYPE Type of 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)

(NFEACT02) 02 — Identification of the 2nd activity NFENUM ≥ 2

NFEACT02_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT03) 03 — Identification of the 3rd activity NFENUM ≥ 3

NFEACT03_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT04) 04 — Identification of the 4th activity NFENUM ≥ 4

NFEACT04_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT05) 05 — Identification of the 5th activity NFENUM ≥ 5

NFEACT05_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT06) 06 — Identification of the 6th activity NFENUM ≥ 6

NFEACT06_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT07) 07 — Identification of the 7th activity NFENUM ≥ 7

NFEACT07_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT08) 08 — Identification of the 8th activity NFENUM ≥ 8

NFEACT08_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT09) 09 — Identification of the 9th activity NFENUM ≥ 9

NFEACT09_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

(NFEACT10) 10 — Identification of the 10th activity NFENUM ≥ 10

NFEACT10_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE

NFEPURP10 AT LEAST ONE JOB RELATED ACTIVITY AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1

1 Yes

2 No

– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEWORKTIME10 AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION) AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1

1 Yes

2 No (including not working at that time)

– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFEPAIDBY10 AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY PARTIALLY OR FULLY PAID BY THE EMPLOYER AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1

1 Yes

2 No (including not working at that time)

– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)

NFERAND1 CODE OF THE 1ST RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1

1-10 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 NFEACT10_TYPE for the 1st randomly selected activity

NFEPURP1 PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

1 Mainly job-related

2 Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1= – 2)

NFEFIELD1 FIELD OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

Coded as FEDFIELD

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

Or 010-863 (optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

NFEMETHOD1 MAIN METHOD OF LEARNING USED FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 2,3

1 Traditional teaching (e.g. classroom)

2 Distance learning using online or offline computer

3 Distance learning using traditional teaching material

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 2,3)

NFEREASON1 REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 1ST ACTIVITY (the codes applying to NFERAND1_TYPE = 3 are defined in the Adult Education Survey Manual) NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

0 None of the reasons below

1-9 Number of responses provided in the list of 9 reasons below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)

NFEREASON1_01 To do my job better and/or improve carrier prospects

NFEREASON1_02 To be less likely to lose my job

NFEREASON1_03 To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession

NFEREASON1_04 To start my own business

NFEREASON1_05 I was obliged to participate

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

Each NFEREASON1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

NFEWORKTIME1 1ST ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION) NFERAND1 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 3

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 (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 3)

(NFEVOLUME1) VOLUME OF INSTRUCTION OF 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

NFENBHOURS 3 digits Total number of instruction hours

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

NFENBWEEKS1 (optional) 1-52 Number of weeks

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

NFEDURPERWEEK1 (optional) 1-98 Average number of instruction hours per week

– 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 ET 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 ET is not the main activity (e.g. libraries, museums, ministries)

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)

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 NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 3

0 None of the items below

1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 items below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 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

NFEPAIDBY1_5 Yourself

Each NFEPAIDBY1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 3)

NFEPAIDFULL1 (optional) FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS BY THOSE IDENTIFIED IN ‘NFEPAIDBY’ FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFEPAIDBY1 ≥ 1

1 Yes

2 No (only part of the costs)

– 1 No answer (total costs not known)

– 2 Not applicable (NFEPAIDBY1 = 0, – 1, – 2)

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 NFEPAIDBY1_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY1_5 = 1

In euros

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFEPAIDBY1_4 ≠ 1 and NFEPAIDBY1_5 ≠ 1)

NFEUSE1 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

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

– 1 No answer

NFESAT1 (optional) SATISFACTION WITH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

NFEUNSATREASON1 (optional) REASONS FOR NOT BEING SATISFIED WITH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFESAT1 = 2

0 None of the reasons below

1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 reasons below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFESAT1 ≠ 2)

List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)

NFEUNSATREASON1_1 1 Relevance/usefulness

NFEUNSATREASON1_2 2 Level of training too low

NFEUNSATREASON1_3 3 Level of training too high

NFEUNSATREASON1_4 4 Quality of teaching

NFEUNSATREASON1_5 5 Organisation of training (location, materials, classrooms etc.)

Each NFEUNSATREASON1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFESAT ≠ 2)

NFEOUTCOME1 OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2

0 None of the outcomes below

1-8 Number of responses provided in the list of 8 outcomes below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

List of outcomes (multiple responses allowed)

NFEOUTCOME1_1 Getting a (new) job

NFEOUTCOME1_2 Promotion in the job (NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)

NFEOUTCOME1_3 Higher salary/wages (NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)

NFEOUTCOME1_4 New tasks (NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)

NFEOUTCOME1_5 Better performance in the job (NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)

NFEOUTCOME1_6 Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects etc.)

NFEOUTCOME1_7 No outcomes yet

NFEOUTCOME1_8 No outcomes expected

Each NFEOUTCOME1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)

NFERAND2 CODE OF THE 2ND RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 2

1-10 Identification code of the 2nd randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)

– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0, 1)

NFERAND2_TYPE As reported in NFEACT01_TYPE to NFEACT10_TYPE for the 2nd randomly selected activity

NFEPURP2 Same coding as NFEPURP1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEFIELD2 Same coding as NFEFIELD1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEMETHOD2 Same coding as NFEMETHOD1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 2,3

NFEREASON2 Same coding as NFEREASON1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEWORKTIME2 Same coding as NFEWORKTIME1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 3

NFENBWEEKS2 Same coding as NFENBWEEKS1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEDURPERWEEK2 Same coding as NFEDURPERWEEK1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEPROVIDER2 Same coding as NFEPROVIDER1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFECERT2 Same coding as NFECERT1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEPAIDBY2 Same coding as NFEPAIDBY1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 3

NFEPAIDFULL2 (optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDFULL1 NFEPAIDBY2 ≥ = 1

NFEPAIDVAL2 Same coding as NFEPAIDVAL1 NFEPAIDBY2_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY2_5 = 1

NFEUSE2 Same coding as NFEUSE1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFESAT2 (optional) Same coding as NFESAT1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFEUNSATREASON2 (optional) Same coding as NFEUNSATREASON1 and subcomponents NFESAT2 = 2

NFEOUTCOME2 Same coding as NFEOUTCOME1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2

NFERAND3 (optional) CODE OF THE 3RD RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 3

1-10 Identification code of the 3rd randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)

– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0, 1, 2)

NFERAND3_TYPE (optional) Same coding as NFERAND1_TYPE NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEPURP3 (optional) Same coding as NFEPURP1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEFIELD3 (optional) Same coding as NFEFIELD1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEMETHOD3 (optional) Same coding as NFEMETHOD1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 2,3

NFEREASON3 (optional) Same coding as NFEREASON1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEWORKTIME3 (optional) Same coding as NFEWORKTIME1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 3

NFENBWEEKS3 (optional) Same coding as NFENBWEEKS1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEDURPERWEEK3 (optional) Same coding as NFEDURPERWEEK1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEPROVIDER3 (optional) Same coding as NFEPROVIDER1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFECERT3 (optional) Same coding as NFECERT1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEPAIDBY3 (optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDBY1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 3

NFEPAIDFULL3 (optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDFULL1 NFEPAIDBY3 ≥ = 1

NFEPAIDVAL3 (optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDVAL1 NFEPAIDBY3_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY3_5 = 1

NFEUSE3 (optional) Same coding as NFEUSE1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFESAT3 (optional) Same coding as NFESAT1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

NFEUNSATREASON3 (optional) Same coding as NFEUNSATREASON1 and subcomponents NFESAT3 = 2

NFEOUTCOME3 (optional) Same coding as NFEOUTCOME1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2

DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO PARTICIPATION (OR MORE PARTICIPATION) IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 You participated in formal or non-formal education and training and did not want to participate more

2 You participated in formal or non-formal education and training but wanted to participate more

3 You did not participate in formal or non-formal education and training and did not want to participate

4 You did not participate in formal or non-formal education and training but wanted to participate

– 1 No answer

DIFFTYPE TYPE OF DIFFICULTIES DIFFICULTY = 1 to 4

0 None of the difficulties below

1-11 Number of responses provided in the list of 11 difficulties below

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 to 4)

List of difficulties (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 (for distance learning)

DIFFTYPE_07 Difficulty 07 — Family responsibilities

DIFFTYPE_08 Difficulty 08 — Health or age

DIFFTYPE_09 Difficulty 09 — Other personal reasons

DIFFTYPE_10 Difficulty 10 — No suitable education or training activity

DIFFTYPE_11 Difficulty 11 — No need for (further) education and training (for DIFFICULTY = 1 or 3 only)

Each DIFFTYPE_xx variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 to 4)

DIFFMAIN MOST IMPORTANT DIFFICULTY DIFFTYPE = 1-11

01-11 Code of the difficulty from 01 to 11 (code of the difficulty as in the variables DIFFTYPE)

– 2 No applicable (DIFFTYPE ≠ 1-11)

– 1 No answer

INF PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (DELIBERATE SELF-TEACHING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS) Everybody

1 Yes, one activity

2 Yes, at least two activities

3 No

(INFACT1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE 1ST MOST RECENT ACTIVITY

INFFIELD1 Field of this activity INF = 1, 2

Coded as FEDFIELD

– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)

Or 010-863 (optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

INFPURP1 Purpose of this activity INF = 1, 2

1 Mainly job-related

2 Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons

– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)

INFMETHOD1 Informal learning method used for this activity INF = 1, 2

1 By learning from a family member, friend or colleague

2 Using printed material (books, professional magazines, etc.)

3 Using computers (online or offline)

4 Through television/radio/video

– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)

(INFACT2) IDENTIFICATION OF THE 2ND MOST RECENT ACTIVITY INF = 2

INFFIELD2 INFPURP2 INFMETHOD2 Coded as INFACT1 and subcomponents INFFIELD1, INFPURP1 and INFMETHOD1

Not applicable (INF ≠ 2)

ICTCOMPUTER COMPUTER RELATED ACTIVITIES ALREADY CARRIED OUT Everybody

0 Never used a computer or none of the activities listed below

1-6 Number of responses provided in the list activities 1 to 6 below

– 1 No answer

List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)

ICTCOMPUTER_1 Activity 1

ICTCOMPUTER_2 Activity 2

ICTCOMPUTER_3 Activity 3

ICTCOMPUTER_4 Activity 4

ICTCOMPUTER_5 Activity 5

ICTCOMPUTER_6 Activity 6

Each ICTCOMPUTER_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected

ICTINTERNET (optional) INTERNET RELATED ACTIVITIES HAVE ALREADY CARRIED OUT ICTCOMPUTER = 1-6, – 1

0 Never used Internet or none of the activities listed below

1-6 Number of responses provided in the list activities 1 to 6 below

– 1 No answer

List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)

ICTINTERNET_1 Activity 1

ICTINTERNET_2 Activity 2

ICTINTERNET_3 Activity 3

ICTINTERNET_4 Activity 4

ICTINTERNET_5 Activity 5

ICTINTERNET_6 Activity 6

Each ICTINTERNET_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected

LANGMOTHER MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody

Codes based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

2 digits 1st language

2 digits 2nd language (00 if none)

LANGUSED OTHER LANGUAGES EXCEPT MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody

0-98 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, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

LANGBEST1 FIRST BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGUSED ≠ 0, – 1

Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

2 digits 1st language (2 digits code)

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, – 1)

LANGLEVEL1 FIRST BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGBEST1 ≠ – 1, – 2

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 (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGUSED ≠ 0, 1, – 1

Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6

2 digits 2nd language (2 digits code)

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, 1, – 1)

LANGLEVEL2 SECOND BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGBEST2 ≠ – 1, – 2

Coded as LANGLEVEL1

CULTPAR1 (optional) NUMBER OF TIMES GOING TO LIVE PERFORMANCES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months

2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months

3 Never

– 1 No answer

CULTPAR2 (optional) NUMBER OF TIMES GOING TO THE CINEMA IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months

2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months

3 Never

– 1 No answer

CULTPAR3 (optional) NUMBER OF VISITS TO CULTURAL SITES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months

2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months

3 Never

– 1 No answer

CULTPAR4 (optional) NUMBER OF TIMES ATTENDING LIVE SPORT EVENTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months

2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months

3 Never

– 1 No answer

CULTNEWS (optional) READING NEWSPAPERS (PAPER OR INTERNET) IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 Every day or almost every day

2 At least once a week (but not every day)

3 At least once a month (but not every week)

4 Less than once a month

5 Never

– 1 No answer

CULTBOOK (optional) READ A BOOK IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

1 Yes

2 No

– 1 No answer

CULTBOOKNUM (optional) APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF BOOKS READ IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS CULTBOOK = 1

1 Less than 5

2 5 to 9

3 More than 10

– 1 No answer

– 2 Not applicable (CULTBOOK ≠ 1)

SOCIALPAR (optional) PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody

0 None of the activities below

1-6 Number of responses provided in the list of 6 activities below

– 1 No answer

List of activities (multiple responses allowed)

SOCIALPAR _1 Activities of political parties or trade unions

SOCIALPAR _2 Activities of professional associations

SOCIALPAR _3 Activities of recreational groups or organisations

SOCIALPAR _4 Activities of charitable organisations

SOCIALPAR _5 Informal voluntary activities

SOCIALPAR _6 Activities of religious organisations