Literal question
[Questions 15-24 were asked of persons 15 years and over]
Q.16 Scientific or technological qualifications
If the person has such qualifications state: (a) the qualifications held; (b) the main subject(s) in which held.
(a) Qualifications held ____
(b) Main subjects ____
Explanatory notes
[Questions 15-24 relate only to persons aged 15 years and over]
Question 16 - 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.
Qualifications: certificate, diploma, associateship or degree awarded by an educational institution (university, National Council for Educational Awards, City and Guilds, Department of Education, etc.) following at least one year's full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) after the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent (graduate or corporate membership of a professional Institution).
Examples of entry at (a): National Certificate (NCEA); City and Guilds Technician Certificate; National Diploma (NCEA); College Technician Diploma; A.R.C.Sc.l.; A.I.M.l.S.; Grad.I.E.E.; Grad.I.Mech.E.; B.Sc.; B.E.; M.E.; Ph.D.; B.A. (Mathematics); B.Soc. Sc.; M.B.; B.Ch.; B.A.O.; M.Econ.Sc.; M.I.E.I.; M.I.C.I.; M.R.I.C.; M.1. Mech.E.; A.lnst.P.; F.I.M.l.S.; M.1. BioI.
(b) Main branch
The main branch of science or technology in which the qualification(s) are held should be stated at (b), 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
Questions which cover persons 15 years and over
Q.16: Scientific or Technological Qualifications
If 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 ask the respondent to complete the details.
