Indigenous status
ID:
DESH0015
Technical name:
indigenousStatus
Jurisdiction:
Grouping:
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
Y
USI transcript:
N
Definition
Indicates an individual who self-identifies as being of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Context
It holds significance for various purposes, including policy development, planning, service delivery, and as valuable information for broader research and discussions.
Guidelines
The VET Information Standard enrolment form questions are designed to comply with Indigenous Status Standard, ABS, 2014, Version 1.5. Indigenous status code is mandatory data and must be included where the student has provided their Indigenous status on their enrolment form.
Classification Name
| Classification name | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal | Aboriginal | Aboriginal |
| Aboriginal AND Torres Strait Islander | Aboriginal AND Torres Strait Islander | Aboriginal and TSI |
| Neither Aboriginal nor Torres Strait Islander | Neither Aboriginal nor Torres Strait Islander | Not Aboriginal or TSI |
| Torres Strait Islander | Torres Strait Islander | Torres Strait Islander |
Business Rules
| Rule ID | Business rules | Corrective actions | Jurisdiction | Grouping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRDG00237 | Only one instance of Indigenous status must be reported 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 |
| BRDQ00011 | Current calendar year training activity contains too many student records with Indigenous status showing as a blank value. | Data submitted in the current calendar year contains too many student records showing a blank Indigenous status value. Review all student records where the Indigenous status is recorded as blank and update these accordingly. |
National | Student |
Technical Information
| Length | Type | Permitted value |
|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric | Not applicable |