Population Census 1987, Federal Republic Germany - IPUMS Subset
Germany, 1987
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DEU_1987_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), IPUMS
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- DEU1987_PHC-H-H
- DEU1987_PHC-P-H
Field of completed practical vocational training (DE1987A_VOCTRAIN)
Data file: DEU1987_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
147
End:
148
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<svar v="DE87A424 DE87A425 DE87A433 DE87A449 DE87A459"><span class="em">Question 11: Practical occupational training, length of training</span><br />a) Considered the conclusion of practical vocational training is the successful completion of an apprenticeship / on-the-job training, the accomplished practical training as a nurse or male hospital attendant. Occupational promotion courses for soldiers that were concluded by passing an examination certifying the qualification as a skilled worker, journeyman, commercial clerk, etc. should also be indicated.<br /><br />Improvership, student traineeships as well as the practical training of an official or the completion of a vocational school or college should not be indicated.<br /><br />In case of practical vocational training for more than one occupation, state only the occupation for which the last training was intended and its length.<br /><br />b) The length of training should always be rounded up to full years. For example:<br />2 years and 1 month = 3 years<br />2 years and 10 months = 3 years<br />3.5 years = 4 years<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar v="DE87A084 DE87A085 DE87A421 DE87A422 DE87A423 DE87A424 DE87A425 DE87A433 DE87A445 DE87A449 DE87A450 DE87A459"><span class="em">For persons between 15 and 65 years of age</span><br />[Questions 9-11 were asked of persons between 15 and 65 years]<br /><br />If you have completed education at a school/university of general/vocational education:<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="DE87A424 DE87A425 DE87A433 DE87A449 DE87A459">11. If you have completed a practical occupational training (e.g., apprenticeship):<br /><div class="i1">a) To which trade did this training relate? ____<br />b) How long did this training last? Year(s): ____</div><br /></svar>
<p><svar v="DE87A084 DE87A085 DE87A421 DE87A422 DE87A423 DE87A424 DE87A425 DE87A433 DE87A445 DE87A449 DE87A450 DE87A459"><span class="em">For persons between 15 and 65 years of age</span><br />[Questions 9-11 were asked of persons between 15 and 65 years]<br /><br />If you have completed education at a school/university of general/vocational education:<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="DE87A424 DE87A425 DE87A433 DE87A449 DE87A459">11. If you have completed a practical occupational training (e.g., apprenticeship):<br /><div class="i1">a) To which trade did this training relate? ____<br />b) How long did this training last? Year(s): ____</div><br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 01 | Farmer |
| 02 | Animal breeder, fisherman |
| 04 | Agricultural worker, keeper |
| 05 | Horticulturist |
| 06 | Forester, game keeper |
| 07 | Mining mecanics; mineral, natural gas, petroleum winning; mining processor |
| 10 | Stonemason and material worker |
| 12 | Ceramicist |
| 13 | Glassmaker |
| 14 | Chemical worker and rubber and plastic former |
| 16 | Paper maker |
| 17 | Printer |
| 18 | Wood processing mechanic and similar |
| 19 | Wire-processing mechanic |
| 20 | Molder, founder |
| 21 | Metal presser (non-machining and machining) |
| 23 | Metal surface editor |
| 24 | Metal binder |
| 25 | Smithy |
| 26 | Tin smith, installer |
| 27 | Metal fitter |
| 28 | Mechanic |
| 29 | Tool maker |
| 30 | Fine structure metal worker |
| 31 | Electrician |
| 33 | Weaving jobs |
| 34 | Textile manufacturer |
| 35 | Textile fabricator and textile refiner |
| 37 | Tanner |
| 39 | Baker (baked goods and pastry maker) |
| 40 | Butcher, fish preparer |
| 41 | Cook |
| 42 | Drink and tobacoo producer |
| 43 | Other food professions |
| 44 | Mason, concrete mason |
| 45 | Carpenter, roofer |
| 46 | Asphalt layer |
| 48 | Construction fitter/designer |
| 49 | Room-and interior designer, upholsterer |
| 50 | Cabinet maker, pattern maker |
| 51 | Painter (house painter, decorator and similar professions) |
| 52 | Commercial packer (merchandise inspector, pre-shipping handler) and machinist (and affiliated ) |
| 62 | Technician |
| 63 | Technical specialist |
| 68 | Merchants |
| 69 | Banker (bank clerks, insurance brokers) |
| 70 | Other service traders and affiliated professions |
| 71 | Transportation (professions of land transportation) |
| 72 | Water- and air transportation professions and warehouseman |
| 73 | Communication traffic |
| 75 | Entrepreneurs, accountants (entrepreneurs, organizers, certified public accountants) |
| 77 | Data processing agent (accountancy specialists, data processing specialists) |
| 78 | Office clerk |
| 80 | Security |
| 82 | Librarian (publicists, interpretors, librarians) and artists |
| 85 | Health service |
| 86 | Social care |
| 87 | Teacher |
| 90 | Personal hygiene |
| 91 | Hospitality industry workers |
| 92 | Home economics |
| 93 | Cleaning job |
| 99 | NIU (Not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the field of the person's completed practical vocational training.
Universe
Germany 1987: Persons age 17-64 who completed practical vocational training [discrepancies: not verifiable]
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Concept