Description
A code which identifies the sex of a person
Details
| Version: | 1.1 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2009 |
| Last year: | 2009 |
| Field name: | GENDER |
| Element name: | Gender code |
Code format:
| Data Type: | Alphanumeric |
|---|---|
| Units: | Code (alphanumeric) |
| Width: | 1 |
Classification
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| F | Female |
| M | Male |
Coding notes
The following additional codes are used in DEEWR datasets but were NOT reported by the Higher Education Provider/VET Provider:
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| U | No information |
Providers should make a determination of the gender of the person where the information has not been provided by the person.
Please refer to the Glossary for further information about terminology used in this document.
Input files
Higher Education Student:
- Commonwealth Assisted Students (DU)
- Student Enrolment (EN)
- Electronic Commonwealth Assistance (PO)
- Past Course Completions (PS)
- Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)
Higher Education Staff:
- Actual Casual (CA)
- Staff Full-time and Fractional Full-time (FT)
VET:
- Commonwealth Assisted Students (VDU)
- Student Enrolment (VEN)
- Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (VPO)
- VET Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)
Change History
Details of all versions of this data element can be found on its supporting information page.
Element #
315