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Preparing for VET Information Standard Reporting – A Guide for RTOs

Last updated: 15/07/2026

The following content is designed to provide RTOs with important information about key changes to national VET activity reporting, how to prepare to transition, and access to the tools, resources and guidance available. 

The current Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) is being replaced by the new VET Information Standard as part of the VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program.  RTOs will transition to the new standard by 1 January 2029.

Key changes to national reporting

RTOs are encouraged to learn what the main differences are between the current AVETMISS reporting requirements and the new VET Information Standard requirements. 

The table below provides a high-level summary of the key changes. 

Current framework 

New framework 

National VET Data Policy 

  • Minimum annual reporting  

Revised Data Provision Requirements (DPR)  

  • Minimum quarterly reporting  
  • Complete and accurate declarations 

AVETMISS data standard 

  • Outcome code-based reporting 
  • Point-in-time reporting 
  • Separate state standards 

VET Information Standard  

  • Status-based reporting 
  • Each change to be reported  
  • Unified national standard with state fields 
  • Changes to delivery modes 
  • New and modified elements & classifications 
  • New and modified validation rules 
  • Data quality rules and processes 
  • New sample enrolment form 

Presentation 

  • Collection Specifications & Data Element Definition documents 

Presentation 

  • Single master document & dynamic web interface 

File format – NAT files 

File format - APIs 

Submission process 

  • Download data from SMS 
  • Upload into AVS 
  • Validate 
  • Correct data and repeat process until error free is submitted within AVS 

Submission process 

  • Validate from within your SMS 
  • Submit error free data 
  • Correct errors and submit corrected data within your SMS 

Getting started

As part of transition planning, RTOs will need access to a student management system (SMS) that supports the new national reporting requirements. RTOs are encouraged to:

 

Before you transition

RTOs should action the following before transitioning to VET Information Standard reporting: 

Ensure your SMS can support VET Information Standard reporting

All RTO checklist transition activities have been completed

Any outstanding AVETMISS reporting obligations have been met

Relevant staff are aware of the new reporting requirements

Next steps

For the latest updates, visit the News centre. You may also wish to subscribe to online newsletters and register for upcoming VDS program showcases to stay informed. 

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