Codes and Classifications

Australian Standard Classification of Education

The Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED) replaces the ABS Classification of Qualifications (ABSCQ). It provides a basis for comparing administrative and statistical data on educational activities and attainment classified by level and field of study.

• Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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  • Broad, Narrow and Detailed Fields
  • Field of Education Definitions

Higher Education Information Management System Help File

The Higher Education Information Management System (HEIMS) is developed and implemented by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), in consultation with Higher Education Providers and other stakeholders, as a central clearing-house for the collation and dissemination of higher education statistics and reporting.

Codes used by the HEIMS system and the Higher Education Client Assistance Tool (HEPCAT) are described in the HEIMS Help File. Several other useful coding and classification systems are collated in its appendices.

• Higher Education Information Management System Help File
  • Appendices - Codes and Classifications