First given name

ID:
DESH0010
Technical name:
firstGivenName
Jurisdiction:
Grouping:
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
N
USI transcript:
N

Definition

The initial part of an individual's full name, typically used to identify a person on a personal and individual level. It is also referred to as the 'first name' or 'given name'.

Context

A First given name is used for addressing correspondence. Additionally, a de-identified version of a student's First given name, together with family name and other given name where provided, is used to uniquely identify the individual in NCVER's data collection.

Guidelines

If the student has only one name they may submit it as either a First given name or family name as deemed appropriate. Leading/trailing spaces are not permitted.

Business Rules

Rule ID Business rules Corrective actions Jurisdiction Grouping
BRDE00011 First given name it must not contain words 'deceased', 'N/A', 'NULL', 'do not mail', 'do not use', and it should not contain the characters '%', '@', '#', '$', or '*'. The First given name contains words and characters that are not permitted.
Update the student's First given name. If the student has no First given name, leave this value empty.
National Student
BRDG00226 First given name must not be blank if other given name is populated. When the student's other given name is populated, the First given name cannot be blank.
Update the student's name.
National Student
BRDG00227 Only one instance of First given name must be reported against a student. 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 Student

Technical Information

Length Type Permitted value
40 Alphanumeric Not applicable