Description
A code which identifies whether or not the student/applicant identifies herself or himself as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Details
| Version: | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2013 |
| Last year: | 2013 |
| Field name: | ABORIG-TORRES |
| Element name: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander code |
Code format:
| Data Type: | Numeric |
|---|---|
| Units: | Code (numeric) |
| Width: | 1 |
Classification
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| 2 | Non indigenous – neither Aboriginal nor Torres Strait Islander origin |
| 3 | Of Aboriginal origin but not Torres Strait Islander |
| 4 | Of Torres Strait Islander origin but not Aboriginal |
| 5 | Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin |
| 9 | No information |
Coding notes
Applications and Offers Data Collection:
HEPS - Provision of data is discretionary in both submissions (TACs - Provision of data is discretionary in both preliminary and detailed submissions).
Please refer to the Glossary for further information about terminology used in this document.
Input files
Higher Education:
- Student Enrolment (EN)
- Enrolment Revisions (ER)
- Past Course Completions (PS)
Staff:
- Full-time and Fractional Full-time (FT)
Applications and Offers:
- Application Details (AD)
VET:
- Student Enrolment (VEN)
- VET Enrolment Revisions (VER)
Change History
Details of all versions of this data element can be found on its supporting information page.
Element #
316