Description
A code which identifies the sex of a student/applicant
Details
| Version: | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2010 |
| Last year: | 2011 |
| 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/TAC:
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| U | No information |
Providers/TACS should make a determination of the gender of the student/applicant where the information has not been provided.
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)
Applications and Offers:
- Application Details (AD)
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