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Appendix A - HEP/VET Providers Codes and Names

The document below provides a list of all institutes that have been approved by the department as a Higher Education or VET FEE-HELP Provider. It includes institute names, provider type and provider codes.

HEP/VET Provider Codes by Name and Code - PDF (705kB) OR HEP/VET Provider Codes by Name and CodeXLSX (88kB)

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Appendix B - Australian Postcodes

The current list of Australian postcodes is available to download from:
http://auspost.com.au/products-and-services/download-postcode-data.html

Alternatively you can search for Australian postcodes at Australia Post - Post Code Search

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Appendix C - Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC)

The Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC) is the Australian statistical standard for statistics classified by country. It replaces and forms the second edition of the Australian Standard Classification of Countries for Social Statistics (ASCCSS) (Cat. no. 1269.0) published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in September 1990. The SACC is a classification of countries essentially based on the concept of geographic proximity. In its main structure it groups neighbouring countries into progressively broader geographic areas on the basis of their similarity in terms of social, cultural, economic and political characteristics. The classification also provides standard alternative groups of countries associated for economic or political purposes.

The SACC is available to download from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Internet Explorer users may be prompted with a security warning in the bar at the top of their browser window when they click the .XLS icon to download the Standard Australian classification of Countries 2011.xls file. Clicking the security warning bar and selecting Download File, allowing the page to reload and then clicking the .XLS icon again will give the options to Save or Open the file.

Reference Table 1.3 Major Groups, Minor Groups and Countries for the Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC) in the Excel spreadsheet.

Australian Standard Classification of Country Code

Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Appendix D - Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) developed the Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL) for use in the collection, storage and dissemination of all Australian statistical and administrative data relating to the languages spoken in Australia. The classification was a response to wide community interest in the language usage of the Australian population and the consequent need to provide quality and consistent statistical and administrative data on this topic. It was first published in 1997.

The ASCL is available to download from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Internet Explorer users may be prompted with a security warning in the bar at the top of their browser window when they click the .XLS icon to download the "australian standard classification of languages.xls" file. Clicking the security warning bar and selecting Download File, allowing the page to reload and then clicking the .XLS icon again will give the options to Save or Open the file.

Australian Standard Classification of Languages

Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Appendix E - Field of Education Classification

The Field of Education Classification is the classification used to describe higher education and VET courses, specialisations and units of study. The main purpose of the classification is to ensure courses, specialisations and units of study with the same or similar vocational emphasis are reliably classified to the same "field of education". It is intended also to aid people who design data collections, respond to requests for data, and compile, verify and analyse data. As such, the classification may be viewed as a dictionary clarifying where particular courses, specialisations and units of study data should be categorised. It is important to note that this classification has been developed to be used nationally in all administrative and survey collections which incorporate data on education by field.

If you need further information on the structures or how to apply the Field of Education codes please use the document below.

Structure/Applying Field of Education PDF (49kB) OR Structure/Applying Field of EducationRTF (3.26MB)

Field of Education Descriptions

Descriptions are also provided for types of courses, specialisations and units of study that would be coded to each field category and the principal subject matter that could be expected to be covered in such courses, specialisations and units of study. The descriptions are only indicative; users will need to make judgements as to what field of education category is appropriate for courses, specialisations and units of study containing subject matter not specifically listed. Users are required to select the most appropriate field of education code.

Field of Education Types

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Appendix F - ECAF File Transmission Report

This report is to be produced with each transfer of the E-CAF File to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Tax Office. This should be completed by the authorised officer at the provider and sent by fax to:

Higher Education Loan Accounts Officer
Higher Education Loan Accounts Unit
Australian Taxation Office
on 07 3213 8490 or;
GPO Box 9977 Chermside Qld 4032

ECAF File Transmission Report PDF (10kB) OR ECAF File Transmission ReportRTF (30kB)

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Appendix G - HECS Bands and Maximum Contribution Amounts

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported unit of study, you are required to pay a student contribution for each unit. The Australian Government also makes a contribution, providing about three dollars to the higher education sector for every dollar charged in student contributions. This includes the Commonwealth contribution paid directly to your provider for Commonwealth supported places.

Each provider sets its own student contribution amount for each Commonwealth supported unit of study, so student contributions will vary between providers. The student contribution amount must be set within the range stated in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).

The student contribution bands and ranges for 2010 are provided below.

Exemption: You do not have to pay a student contribution amount if you are an 'exempt student'. Ask your provider for further information. You need to contact a provider for their student contribution amounts.

HECS Bands and Maximum Contribution Amounts

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Appendix H - ACCVAL Table

The attached documents below represent the ACCVAL table as referenced in the HEPCAT validations.

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Appendix I - Elements listed by File for all Collections

The attached document below lists the elements used in the VET Data Collections and Higher Education Data Collections files.

Elements listed by File for all Collections - XLS (268kB)

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Appendix J - Standards for Social, Labour and Demographic Variables, 1999

Statistical Standards for Social, Labour and Demographic Variables have been developed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to provide a means of standardising the way the ABS and other agencies collect and disseminate information relating to social and labour issues in Australia. The statistical variables to which these standards relate include the labour force, demographic, family, household, income, education, cultural diversity and language variables. Other statistical variables may be included in the future.

Standards for Social, Labour and Demographic Variables, 1999

Australian Bureau of Statistics

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