Category is the pilot course area a learner's aim belongs to. It is one of five, derived from the aim rather than supplied.
ESOL
English
Maths
Digital
Construction
How it's derived
Learning Aim Reference
→
SSA Tier 2
→
Category
The aim gives SSA Tier 2 (from LARS). SSA Tier 2 then maps to the category. Construction and Digital map straight from SSA. English, Maths and ESOL often share the same "Foundations for Learning and Life" SSA, so the aim title decides between them.
| Category | From SSA Tier 2 | Tie-break on aim title |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | — |
| Digital | Information and Communication Technology | — |
| Maths | Science and Mathematics, or Foundations for Learning and Life | contains "Math" |
| English | Foundations for Learning and Life, or Languages | contains "English" |
| ESOL | Foundations for Learning and Life, or Languages | contains "ESOL" |