Sample AVETMISS 8 (NAT) files

22 June 2017

Sample files

The sample files available from this page are used as an example of the format of clean AVETMISS 8 (NAT) files. They will pass validation in the AVETMISS validation software when run against the 2019 Collection Year for the Jan-Mar Collection Period (with the exception of Error 4704 which checks the RTO ID in the NAT00010 against the RTO ID registered for AVS).

  • Training Organisation File (NAT00010)
  • Training Organisation Delivery Location File (NAT00020)
  • Program File (NAT00030)
  • Subject File (NAT00060)
  • Client File (NAT00080)
  • Client Contact Details File (NAT00085)
  • Disability File (NAT00090)
  • Prior Educational Achievement File (NAT00100)
  • Training Activity File (NAT00120)
  • Program Completed File (NAT00130)

The supplementary files (i.e. the 'A' files which may be submitted in place of the NAT00010 or NAT00030 files) have also been provided. These are provided to display the valid format only; they are not designed to pass validation with the other files listed above as they contain extra data which AVS will expect to also see in the other files.

For more information on how the supplementary files should be used, please see the Using the Supplementary 'A' files page or the Alternate ('A') AVETMISS files: what are they? fact sheet.

  • Training Organisation File (NAT00010A)
  • Program File (NAT00030A)

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Training Organisation (NAT00010) file

The Training Organisation (NAT00010) file provides information about the training organisation for the national VET data collection.

Sample NAT00010 file (txt file 4 KB)

Training Organisation Delivery Location  (NAT00020) file

The Training Organisation Delivery Location (NAT00020) file contains a record for each delivery location associated with enrolment activity within a training organisation during the collection period. A training organisation delivery location is a specific training site.

Sample NAT00020 file (txt file 4 KB)

Program (NAT00030) file

The Program (NAT00030) file contains a record for each qualification, course or skill set associated with enrolment activity and completed programs during the collection period.

Sample NAT00030 file (txt file 4 KB)

Subject (NAT00060) file

The Subject (NAT00060) file contains a record for each unit of competency, accredited unit or module associated with enrolment activity during the collection period.

Sample NAT00060 file (txt file 6 KB)

Client (NAT00080) file

The Client (NAT00080) file contains a record for each client (individual) who has participated in VET activity or has been awarded a qualification during the collection period.

Sample NAT00080 file (txt file 8 KB)

Client Contact Details (NAT00085) file

The Client Contact Details (NAT00085) file contains address details of clients for mailing lists and is intended for use by the states or territories for administration of the Student Outcome Survey.

Sample NAT00085 file (txt file 2 KB)

Disability (NAT00090) file

The Disability (NAT00090) file contains a record for each disability, impairment, or long-term condition associated with a client to assist with analysis for access and equity purposes. A client may have more than one type of disability, impairment, or long-term condition.

Sample NAT00090 file (txt file 3 KB)

Prior Educational Achievement (NAT00100) file

The Prior Educational Achievement (NAT00100) file provides information about the types of prior educational achievements for a client to assist with the analysis of pathways and skill levels of clients entering training.

Sample NAT00100 file (txt file 4 KB)

Training Activity (NAT00120) file

The Enrolment (NAT00120) file provides information about training activity undertaken by clients during the collection period. This information is used to measure training activity and output for the VET sector.

Sample NAT00120 file (txt file 31 KB)

Program Completed (NAT00130) file

The Program Completed (NAT00130) file provides profile information about clients completing the requirements of qualifications, courses or skill sets, either during the collection period or in a prior collection period (where the program completion has not previously been reported). This information is used to measure successful outcomes from the VET sector.

Sample NAT00130 file (txt file 3 KB)

Supplementary files

Training Organisation (NAT00010A) file

Training Organisation (NAT00010A) file provides information about the training organisation for the national VET data collection, where any of the the Training Organisations are not registered on Training.gov.au (e.g. non-registered training organisations).

Sample NAT00010A file (txt file 4 KB)

Program (NAT00030A) file

Program (NAT00030A) file contains a record for each qualification, course or skill set associated with enrolment activity and completed programs during the collection period, where any of the Programs are not listed on Training.gov.au (e.g. locally recognised programs).

Sample NAT00030A file (txt file 4 KB)