Language spoken at home
ID:
DESH0020_01
Technical name:
languageSpokenAtHome
Jurisdiction:
Grouping:
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
N
USI transcript:
N
Definition
Uniquely identifies the main language other than English spoken at home by the individual.
Context
It may be used in analyses for equity and access purposes.
Guidelines
If more than one language other than English is spoken at home, choose the predominant language other than English. VET Information Standard enrolment form questions are designed to comply with the Language Standards, ABS, 2025.
Business Rules
| Rule ID | Business rules | Corrective actions | Jurisdiction | Grouping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRDG00241 | Only one instance of language code spoken at home 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 |
| BRDG00345 | Language code must be a valid value from the language reference list. | The language code for this student enrolment record is an invalid value. Update the language code to a valid value. |
National | Student |
Technical Information
| Length | Type | Permitted value |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Alphanumeric | Not applicable |