Elements

Program type

ID:
DEPR0015
Technical name:
programType
Jurisdiction:
National
Grouping:
Program
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
Y
USI transcript:
N

Definition

Specifies the qualification, course, or skill set by its level of recognition in the VET sector, including its non-VET type, if applicable.

Context

It allows an analysis of qualifications, courses, or skill sets by categorising them according to recognition and accreditation.

Guidelines

A skill set is defined as a single unit or combinations of units that link to a licence or regulatory requirement or are defined by industry need. The Program type Jurisdictionally recognised program/skill set must meet this definition to be used.

Classification Name

Classification name Description Value
Higher-level qualification - self-accrediting authority A qualification accredited by state or territory government accreditation authorities or higher education institutions with self-accrediting authority in line with the protocols for higher education approval processes. The level of education for these qualifications must be in the range of 211 Graduate diploma to 421 Diploma. Higher qual self acc
Jurisdictionally recognised program A cluster of units delivered as a program/skill set which has been recognised by a state or territory training authority. Jurisdictional rec prog
Nationally accredited qualification Specified in a national training package and must only be used for a nationally accredited program of study which is designed to lead to a qualification specified in an endorsed national training package. Nat accredited qual
Nationally recognised course - self-managed accreditation Other than a qualification specified in a national training package must only be used for a nationally recognised accredited course endorsed by state or territory recognition authorities or registered training organisations with delegated authority to self-manage accreditation. Nat course self man acc
Nationally recognised skill set Specified in a national training package and must only be used for a skill set endorsed in a training package. Nat rec skill set
Other program Used for a local program which does not fit into of the recognised categories. It is usually developed by training organisations or developed by industry, enterprise, community education or professional bodies to meet an identified training need. This includes skill sets that are not nationally recognised. Other program

Business Rules

Rule ID Business rules Corrective actions Jurisdiction Grouping
BRDG00045 Program type code is mandatory data, and must be included when program or subject reference number is not on Training.gov.au's list of programs and specialisations. The Program type must be supplied when the program is not listed on Training.gov.au.
Update the student's enrolment record to include the type of program. Alternatively, update the program or subject reference number provided.		 National Program
BRDG00097 Program type codes 'nationally accredited qualification', 'nationally recognised course - self-managed accreditation', or 'nationally recognised skill set' can only be reported by training organisations with a training organisation identifier on Training.gov.au. This program enrolment record is for accredited training with a training organisation not listed on Training.gov.au.
Update the Program type.		 National Program
BRDG00098 Warning: when program's vocational education indicator is 'no', the Program type code cannot be 'higher level qualification-self-accrediting authority'. The combination of vocational education indicator and Program type is invalid for this program enrolment record.
Update the relevant field.		 National Program
BRDG00275 Only one instance of Program type must be reported against a program. This rule will be triggered by the API validation service. Only one value will be retrieved.
The SMS is required to supply this information.		 National Program

Technical Information

Length Type Permitted value
Alphanumeric Not applicable