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VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program
The VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program aims to modernise the way VET student activity data is collected, managed, and utilised by the whole sector with a focus on improving outcomes for the sector at a national level.
Working in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the state and territory training authorities and the VET sector regulators, NCVER will play a key role in this program which includes the introduction of a new VET Information Standard to replace AVETMISS 8.0
AVETMISS 8 reporting tools & support
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AVETMISS Validation Software A web-based file validation and data submission system.
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Data Entry Tool For registered training organisations with fewer than 100 students to use.
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RTO fact sheets In-depth information on collecting, reporting, validating and submitting AVETMISS data.
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DataHub Digital platform providing secure sign in to customised data and products.
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Data Support Bulletin A quarterly e-Newsletter to update RTOs on AVETMISS, reporting and policy issues.
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AVETMISS contact Contact information for help with AVETMISS reporting, the validation software and more.
AVETMISS support for...
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Registered Training Organisations AVETMISS information for RTOs, including the validation software, the data entry tool and more.
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State Training Authorities and Boards of Studies AVETMISS information for state training authorities and boards of studies.
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Student Management System vendors AVETMISS information for vendors of student management system software.
Resources
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What is AVETMISS? An overview of the statistical standard used to ensure nationally consistent reporting of VET data.
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AVETMISS Compliant Software Register A list of publicly available AVETMISS-compliant student management systems and data entry tools.
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National VET Data Policy Information about the National VET Data Policy on the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website.
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Webinars and videos Download webinars and videos on a range of RTO-related topics, including AVETMISS reporting, and the USI transcript update tool.
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Unique Student Identifier (USI) Information about the Unique Student Identifier scheme.
RTO key dates in 2026
| When | Who | What |
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1 January to 28 February 2026 | RTOs | AVETMISS VET Provider collection window open for submission of 2025 data direct to NCVER* |
| March 31 | RTOs | Aggregate Reporting due (exempted RTOs under Sections 5.3 and 5.5 of the National VET Data Policy) |
| May 1 to 15 | RTOs | Q1 2026 AVETMISS VET provider collection window open* |
| mid-May | RTOs | USI Transcript Update Tool available for updates to 2025 data |
| May | NCVER | RTOs contacted re promoting SOS Survey |
| June to August | NCVER | Student Outcomes Survey - students contacted throughout June-August to participate |
| August 1 to 17 | RTOs | Q2 2026 AVETMISS VET provider collection window open* |
| November 1 to 16 | RTOs | Q3 2026 AVETMISS VET provider collection window open* |
| December | NCVER | 2026 Student Outcomes Survey published |
* If you submit AVETMISS data via a State Training Authority please check their submission dates