Australia's national VET data custodian

AVETMISS support for RTOs

Updated: 20 March 2026

Introduction

The Client Services team at NCVER provides:

The reporting of AVETMISS data can be a complex process. Our Helping you meet your data reporting requirements and AVETMISS reporting in 8 steps fact sheets are good starting points.

AVETMISS Validation Software

The web-based AVETMISS Validation Software (AVS) is a file validation and data submission system designed for training organisations and agencies to provide data to the National VET Provider Collection. The USI Transcript Update Tool, which is accessed within AVS, enables RTOs to make updates to USI transcripts.
AVETMISS Validation Software user guide
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Data Entry Tool

NCVER's Data Entry Tool is a free web-based software tool that allows smaller RTOs to capture client training data and produce AVETMISS compliant NAT files. The Data Entry Tool is designed for registered training organisations with fewer than 100 students.
Data Entry Tool user guide
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Resources

The Client Services team has developed a range of resources to assist you with meeting your AVETMISS reporting requirements.

RTO fact sheets

In-depth information on a range of key topics.

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Data Support Bulletin

Access and download the Data Support Bulletin.

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Unique Student Identifier

More information about the Unique Student Identifier.

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AVETMISS standard for VET providers

More information about the AVETMISS standard.

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AVETMISS compliant software register

A list of publicly available student management systems registered as AVETMISS compliant.

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AVETMISS systems files

Classifications required for AVETMISS reporting.

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Nationally agreed nominal hours

These nationally agreed hours data have been agreed to by all States and Territories for use in national reporting of VET data only.

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National VET Data Policy

More information on the Australian Government website.

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Contact information

We can help with questions about the AVETMISS national data standard, the AVETMISS Validation Software and the AVETMISS Data Entry Tool.

Contact details for each state training authority and national VET regulators.

Hours of operation are 8:45am to 5pm (Adelaide time), Monday to Friday. We will respond to your query within two business days.

Other queries

  • For a Unique Student Identifier (USI) or USI transcript, please contact the USI Office.
  • For your student management system, please contact the software vendor directly. NCVER is not affiliated with any student management system.
  • For state or territory specific reporting requirements, please contact your State Training Authority (STA).
  • For the Learner Engagement or Employer Satisfaction Quality Indicator reports, please contact your registering body.