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trainee_start_date

Warning The v2026.0 version is currently available for testing in the sandbox environment only. It is not yet available in production.
CSV field name
trainee_start_date
Column number in CSV file
34
API field name
trainee_start_date
HESA alignment
TRAINEESTARTDATE
Description

This field is used for trainees who do not commence on the official start date of the ITT course.

For example:

  • when a trainee is joining an ITT course at an advanced stage because they have passed comparable ITT provision elsewhere
  • when a trainee commences with the provider on an integrated Foundation Year, only starting their ITT course upon progressing to their second study year
Format

YYYY-MM-DD

Example

2024-09-01

Validation

Optional