System Comparison
PC to web
What is AVS?
The AVETMISS Validation Software (referred to as AVS) is a new file validation and submission system to be used by
registered training organisations providing data to the National VET Provider, National VET in Schools and National
Apprentice and Trainee collections.
This web based system replaces the PC based validation software.
PC vs AVS comparison
The table below highlights some key differences between the PC based validation software and AVS:
Function
PC System
AVS (Web system)
Access
Validation software and update patches
downloaded onto individual user’s PC
AVS is accessed via a computer with
internet access via a standard Web
Browser
Hardware
Only compatible with PC
AVS able to be used on Mac computers
User Functions
Each user has access to the same basic
functionality
Functionality is tailored to each individual
user role
Classification
Updates
Software patches regularly required via
download and installed by users, to access
the current classification tables
AVS is updated automatically with the
most current classification tables
Validations
Validations take place on user’s PC
Files are uploaded to NCVER’s server
where validation takes place
Submissions to
NCVER
Data submitters are required to manually
send validated data files NCVER
Authorised data submitters can submit
validated data files to directly to NCVER
via AVS
History
No history of previous validations is saved
or able to be displayed on screen
History of past validations available
Support
NCVER Client Services Support unable to
view individual user’s errors/issues
NCVER Client Support are able to view
user’s collection screens and reports to
provide better assistance when required
The AVETMISS Validation Software is managed by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) on behalf of the Australian
Government and state and territory governments, with funding provided through the Department of Industry (formerly the Department of Industry,
Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education).