What are NAT Files?
NAT files are simply a .txt file that is used in AVETMISS reporting. They are categorised according to their data. The NAT files have specific structures defined by National and State governments. While there are differences, the core structure is the same.
The NAT120 file is the most important and is used to control which data is included in all other files (The NAT130 is an exception that is based on completion logic). Hence the NAT120 requirements are the most important file which controls which records are included/excluded and is the best place to start to diagnose NAT file issues.
NAT Files Breakdown
NAT10
The Training Organisation (NAT00010) file provides details of the organisation responsible for administering the information contained in the collection files.
AVETMISS Data Element Field | System Field | Field Location |
Training Organisation Identifier | Training Provider Code | Administration > Configuration > Preferences > General |
Training Organisation Name | Training Provider Name | Administration > Configuration > Preferences > General |
Training Organisation Type Identifier | Type | Administration > Configuration > Preferences > General |
Address First Line | Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
Address Second Line | Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
Address - Suburb, Locality or Town | Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
Postcode | Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
State Identifier | Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
Contact Name | Profile | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Contacts |
Telephone Number | Phone | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
Facsimile Number | Phone | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
E-mail Address | Administration > Configuration > Profile > Details |
NAT20
The Training Organisation Delivery Location (NAT00020) file provides information about the geographic location of training activity undertaken by clients during the collection period.
AVETMISS Data Element Field | System Field | Field Location |
Training Organisation Identifier | Training Provider Code | Administration > Configuration > Preferences > General |
Delivery Location Identifier | ID | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Delivery Location Name | Name | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Postcode | Postcode | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
State Identifier | State identifier | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > State |
Address - Suburb, Locality or Town | Suburb | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Country Identifier | ID | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Country |
Address Building/Property Name | Building/prop. Name | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Address Flat/Unit Details | Unit/Flat Number | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Address Street Number | Street/lot number | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |
Address Street Name | Street name | Administration > Lookups > Reference Data > Locations > Details |