NAT00020 – Training Organisation Delivery Locations
This lesson explains how training delivery locations are defined within AVETMISS and the role of the NAT00020 – Training Organisation Delivery Location file in national student data submissions.
NAT00020 records the physical and workplace locations where training is delivered and links this information to subject enrolments during the reporting period.
In practical terms, NAT00020 supports accurate reporting of delivery arrangements across classrooms, employer sites, and third-party facilities. When delivery location data is missing, duplicated, or misaligned, AVETMISS validation errors commonly occur.
How NAT00020 Fits Within AVETMISS
NAT00020 supports the Training Activity file (NAT00120) by identifying where each subject was delivered. While other AVETMISS files focus on the student or the training outcome, NAT00020 exists to capture the delivery location itself. Errors typically arise when delivery locations are not correctly linked to subject enrolments.
What NAT00020 Is Used For
NAT00020 defines each training delivery location used by an RTO during the collection period and assigns a unique identifier to each location. These identifiers are referenced by subject enrolments in NAT00120 so AVETMISS can accurately report classroom-based, workplace-based, and third-party training delivery.
Training Delivery Locations in NAT00020
Each NAT00020 record represents a single training delivery location, such as an on-campus classroom, an employer workplace, or an external training site. Multiple delivery locations may exist within the same postcode, provided each location has a unique identifier and is consistently linked to training activity.
Common NAT00020 Errors
Most NAT00020 errors relate to structural setup rather than data entry and usually involve missing delivery locations, duplicate identifiers, or incorrect locations linked to subject enrolments. Because NAT00020 feeds directly into NAT00120, these issues often cause large numbers of validation errors.
Why NAT00020 Matters
When NAT00020 is incorrect, training activity cannot be accurately reported in NAT00120, leading to avoidable validation failures. This commonly results in submission delays, rework, and increased compliance risk during AVETMISS reporting periods.
When NAT00020 Is Required
NAT00020 is required whenever training activity exists. If NAT00120 is included in a submission, NAT00020 must also be included. Even when only one training delivery location exists, NAT00020 must still be submitted with that single record.
Outcome When NAT00020 Is Correct
When NAT00020 is set up and linked correctly, AVETMISS submissions validate more smoothly, delivery arrangements are reported accurately, and unnecessary errors are avoided. This results in cleaner submissions and greater confidence in reported training data.
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