15 April 2025

FES 2 Data Mappings

The diagram below shows the data model for the ebs fields that are part of the FES 2 data group.

FES 2 data model

The table FES 2 mappings details the ebs: central and ebs: ontrack Hub mappings for FES fields for the FES 2 data return fields, the FES Level, the module containing the field in ebs, and any additional information about the field.

FES 2 mappings
FES Field Name ebs Location FES Level ebs Module Notes
Programme directory number Curriculum > General Tab > Programme Directory Number 2 UI Generated by combining the Programme directory ID, Programme directory number, and the Year of course. For example, the programme directory ID FK, programme directory number 505678, and year of course 25, to create the programme directory number FK50567825.
Surname Learner Details > Personal information > Surname Not applicable Learner None
Name(s) Learner Details > Personal information > Forename Not applicable Learner None
Student matriculation number Person code Not applicable Learner None
SQA candidate number Learner Details > Personal information > SQA candidate number Not applicable Learner None
Student date of birth Learner Details > Personal information > Date of Birth Not applicable Learner None
Sex of student Learner Details > Personal information > Sex Not applicable Learner None
Gender Identity of student Learner Details > Personal information > Gender ID Not applicable Learner None
Nationality of student Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Permanent home location of student Learner Details > Address information > Domicile Not applicable Learner Where Wales or Northern Ireland has been selected return Domicile Category where another other domicile category take the codes from what's been selected in the Domicile subcatgory
Post code of permanent home location (pre-study domicile of student) Learner Details > Address information > Postcode Not applicable Learner None
Student’s main campus of study Reference Data > Study Locations > Campus Reference 1 UIO Taken from study location, at FES level 1, UIO and return the corresponding site code set up in reference data.
Source of finance of fee for student Enrolment details tab> Source of finance of fee for student 2 UIO None
Ethnic group Learner Other Details > Ethnicity Not applicable Learner None
Mode of attendance of student Learner > Enrolments > Special Details > Mode of Attendance 2 Enrolment None
Qualification aim of student Learner > Enrolments > Special Details > Qualification Aim of Student 2 Enrolment None
Category of student Learner Details > Other Details > Category of Student Not applicable Learner None
School code number Learner Details > Other Details > School Code Not applicable Learner None
Disability allowance Learner Details > Learner Support Needs > Disability Allowance Not applicable Learner None
Student outcome Search Learner > Enrolment details tab> Progress Code 2 Enrolment To get the FES progress code, take the progress code and check the mapping in progress code data
Number of Highers at A-C Learner Details > Other details > Number of Highers at A-C Not applicable Learner None
Number of A-levels at A-E Learner Details > Other details > Number of A-levels at A-E Not applicable Learner None
Number of other Nationals, Standard Grade, SCE, GCSE at 1-3 or A-C Learner Details > Other details > Number of other Nationals, Standard Grade, SCE, GCSE at 1-3 or A-C Not applicable Learner None
Number of other Nationals, Standard Grade, SCE, GCSE at 4-5 or D-E Learner Details > Other details > Number of other Nationals, Standard Grade, SCE, GCSE at 4-5 or D-E Not applicable Learner None
Number of National Units Learner Details > Other details > Number of National Units Not applicable Learner None
Other qualifications Learner Details > Other details > Other qualifications Not applicable Learner None
SCQF Level code Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
SQA group award Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Student follow up survey opt out Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Do you have a disability Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Do you have a disability Not applicable Learner None
Learning difficulty (a specific learning condition that affects the way you learn and process information) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Learning Difficulty Not applicable Learner None
Developmental disorder (a condition that you have had since childhood which affects motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills, and speech and language) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Developmental disorder Not applicable Learner None
Long-term illness, disease or condition (a condition, not listed above, that you may have for life, which may be managed with treatment or medication) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Long-term illness, disease or condition Not applicable Learner None
Mental health condition (a condition that affects your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Mental health condition Not applicable Learner None
Physical disability (a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Physical Disability Not applicable Learner None
Deafness or partial hearing loss Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Deafness or partial hearing loss Not applicable Learner None
Blindness or partial sight loss Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Blindness or partial sight loss Not applicable Learner None
A disability impairment or medical condition that is not listed above Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Learning disability (a condition that you have had since childhood that affects the way you learn, understand information and communicate) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab > Learning Disability Not applicable Learner None
Planned Credits Enrolment > Special details > Planned Credits 2 Enrolment None
Planned Credits equivalent Enrolment > Special details > Planned Credits Equivalent 2 Enrolment None
Start date of student Curriculum > Summary Tab > Start Date 2 UIO None
End date of student Curriculum > Summary Tab > End Date 2 UIO None
Funding Qualifying date of student Curriculum > Summary Tab > Funding Qualifying date 2 UIO None
Enrolment number Enrolment > Enrolment Details > Enrolment number 2 Enrolment None
Tariff SUMs Enrolment > Special details > Tariff Credits 2 Enrolment None
Target Group Enrolments > work placement> Target group 2 Work placement None
ESF student status prior to enrolling in college Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
ESF student qualification level held on entry (SCQF or equivalent level). Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Groups of specific interest Ontrack Learner > Other Details > Groups of specific interest Not applicable Learner None
Maintenance group 1 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Maintenance group 2 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not used, column present in output files for data formatting requirements.
Award assessment category (AAC) Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Award assessment category Not applicable Enrolment None
Maintenance costs Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Maintenance costs Not applicable Enrolment None
Dependents allowance Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Dependents allowance Not applicable Enrolment None
Study expenses allowance Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Study expenses allowance Not applicable Enrolment None
Travel expenses allowance Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Travel expenses allowance Not applicable Enrolment None
Special educational needs allowance Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Special educational needs Not applicable Enrolment None
Total bursary expenditure Enrolment > Support Funding Tab Not applicable Enrolment Total amount awarded to the student from the bursary fund; Maintenance (bursary) costs + Accommodation & Personal Residence costs + Dependents allowance + Study expenses + Travel expenses + Special Educational Needs allowance (in whole £s).
Total FE discretionary fund expenditure Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Total FE discretionary fund expenditure Not applicable Enrolment None
Childcare, lone parent award Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Childcare, lone parent award Not applicable Enrolment None
Childcare, other award Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Childcare, other award field Not applicable Enrolment None
Household income Enrolment > Support Funding Tab > Household income Not applicable Enrolment None
Sexual orientation Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Religion Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Carer Ontrack > Update learner details > Other details > Is Carer Not applicable Learner None
Caring responsibilities Ontrack > Update learner details > Other details > Caring Responsibilities Not applicable Learner Only applicable if the learner is also a carer.
Associate Student status Ontrack > Learner > Other Details > Associate Student status Not applicable Learner None
Text Enrolment > Entrolment details tab > Text Not applicable Enrolment None
Trans status of student Ontrack > Learner > Other Details > Trans status of student Not applicable Learner None
Student nationality Learner > Other Details > Nationality Not applicable Learner None
Marriage/civil partnership status Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable None
Pregnancy and maternity Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
First or preferred language Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Care-experienced Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
In receipt of care-experienced bursary Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code Curriculum > FES Tab > Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2 UI None
Approved accommodation or lodgings residence costs Enrolment > Support Funding Tab Not applicable Enrolment None
Personal allowance residence costs Enrolment > Support Funding Tab Not applicable Enrolment None
Service student Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Types of care setting Learner > Other Details Not applicable Learner None
Academic issues Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Caring responsibilities Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Deceased Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Digital accessibility issues Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Dissatisfied with blended learning / on-line learning experience Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Dissatisfied with course / content Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Disciplinary / Exclusion Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Employer / Sponsor withdrew support Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Estranged / homelessness Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Financial issues Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Health issues Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Non-attendance / college withdrew Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
To take up employment Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Travel issues Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Unknown Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Foundation Apprentice work placement employer Enrolments > work placement tab 2 Work placement None
Foundation Apprentice work placement employer location post code Enrolments > work placement tab 2 Work placement None
Took up course offer at another institution (college or university) Enrolments > Reason for withdrawals 2 Enrolment None
Full or partial loss of voice or difficulty speaking (a condition that requires you to use equipment to speak) Ontrack > Update Learner details > Disability tab Not applicable Learner None
Foundation Apprentice email address Learner Details, Personal information Not applicable Learner Sourced from college email.
Employer contact name Enrolments > work placement tab 2 Work placement None
Employer street name Enrolments > work placement tab 2 Work placement None
Employer city Enrolments > work placement tab 2 Work placement None