Literal question
[Questions 16-24 relate to persons aged 15 years and over]
Q.18 Scientific or technological qualifications
If the person has such qualifications state: (a) the qualifications held; (b) the main subject(s) in which [they are] held.
(a) ____
(b) ____
Explanatory notes
Question 18: Scientific or technological qualifications
This question should be answered for persons who hold one or more qualifications of the type listed below in a branch of science or technology, including natural sciences, engineering, medical sciences, agricultural sciences and social sciences, but excluding commerce, domestic science and nursing.
(a) Qualifications: the qualification(s) held should be stated at (a). See examples below:
Certificate, diploma, associateship or degree awarded by an educational institution (e.g. university, national council for educational awards, city and guilds, department of education, graduate or corporate membership of a professional institution, etc.) following at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) after the leaving certificate or its equivalent.
Examples of entry at (a):
National Certificate (NCEA); City and Guilds Technician Certificate; National Diploma (NCEA); College Technician Diploma; A. R. C. Sc. I.; A. I. M. L. S.; Grad. I. E. E.; Grade 1 Mech. E.; B. Sc.; B. E. ; M. E.; Ph.D.; B.A. (Mathematics); B. Soc. Sc.; M.S.; B.Ch.; B.A. 0.; M. Econ. Sc.; M.I.E.I.; M.I.C.I.; M.R.I.C.; M.I. Mech. E.; A. Inst. P.; F.I.M.L.S.; M. I. Biol.
(b) Main branch
The main branch of science or technology in which the qualification(s) are held should be stated at (b), i.e. Agriculture; Horticulture; Veterinary Science; Physics; Medicine; Dentistry; Pharmacy; Biochemistry; Mathematical Physics; Architecture; Mechanical Engineering; Applied Biology; Applied Chemistry; Electronics; Geography; Sociology; Economics; etc.
Interviewer instructions
Appendix 1
Q.18: Scientific or technological qualifications
You should not make any amendment in a reply to this question. If, however, there is no entry in respect of a person who you have reason to believe possesses qualifications of the type covered by this question, (e.g., a medical doctor), you should seek an interview with the respondent with a view to rectifying the situation.
