1.2.d a general certificate of education (advanced level) 2. includes part-time where a claimant’s disability prevents attendance “full-time” at a full-time course 3. education” means a course of education below a course of “secondary advanced education by attendance at 3.1 an establishment recognised by the Department as or comparable to, a university, college or school or 3.2 another establishment where the Department is satisfied that education is equivalent to that given in an establishment at 3.1. Note 1: Education for this purpose is not the same as its meaning at DMG 41551 et seq. Note 2: There is no specific requirement as to hours. If there is a doubt as to whether or not a course is full time evidence should be obtained from the education authorities. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 9(5) Training When considering whether DMG 41050 1.2 is satisfied the decision maker should note that means1 “training” training in pursuance of arrangements made under prescribed legislation2 1. or 2. any training received on a course which a person attends for 16 hours or more a week for the primary purpose of being taught occupational or vocational skills. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 2(1); 2 E&T Act (NI) 50, sec 1 or 3 Full-time education condition For the purpose of DMG 41047 2. a claimant is treated as receiving full-time education for any period during which the claimant 1. is aged 16 or over but under 19 and 2. attends a course of education for 21 hours or more a week1. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 12(1) In determining the duration of a period of full time education any temporary interruption of that education may be disregarded1. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 12(3)
1.2.d a general certificate of education (advanced level) 2. “full-time” includes part-time where a claimant’s disability prevents attendance at a full-time course 3. “secondary education” means a course of education below a course of advanced education by attendance at 3.1 an establishment recognised by the Department as or comparable to, a university, college or school or 3.2 another establishment where the Department is satisfied that education is equivalent to that given in an establishment at 3.1. Note 1: Education for this purpose is not the same as its meaning at DMG 41551 et seq. Note 2: There is no specific requirement as to hours. If there is a doubt as to whether or not a course is full time evidence should be obtained from the education authorities. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 9(5) Training When considering whether DMG 41050 1.2 is satisfied the decision maker should note that “training” means1 1. training in pursuance of arrangements made under prescribed legislation2 or 2. any training received on a course which a person attends for 16 hours or more a week for the primary purpose of being taught occupational or vocational skills. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 2(1); 2 E&T Act (NI) 50, sec 1 or 3 Full-time education condition For the purpose of DMG 41047 2. a claimant is treated as receiving full-time education for any period during which the claimant 1. is aged 16 or over but under 19 and 2. attends a course of education for 21 hours or more a week1. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 12(1) In determining the duration of a period of full time education any temporary interruption of that education may be disregarded1. 1 ESA Regs (NI), reg 12(3)
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