23. If you are aged under 15Go to Q34
[Questions 24-33 were asked for persons age 15+.]
26. What is the main field of study of the highest qualification you have completed to date?Exclude Secondary school qualifications.
Write in the field of study. ____
(e.g. accountancy, beauty therapy, farming, plumbing)
Question 26 -- What is the main field of study of the highest qualification you have completed to date?
This question is to capture post-secondary school qualifications only. If you have a number of qualifications, the field of study relating to the highest qualification only should be listed.
Questions 24 to 33 should be answered only by persons 15 years and over
Question 26. Regular information on skill levels is necessary to monitor whether training being offered meets the needs of the labour market. The Government and employers use this data to evaluate whether there are enough people with the required education and training in particular areas of the work force. The information is used in developing new programmes to meet the changing needs of the work force.