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Definition

The code that identifies a person's occupation.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Occupation Code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N(6) ".
Data Type NUMBERSTRING
Format N(6)
Maximum character length 6

Comments

This metadata item may be useful in gaining an understanding of a client's situation and needs. For example, the occupation of a person with a disability may be directly relevant to the type of aids that they require. National Health Data Dictionary (NHDD)

References

Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006. Australian New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) (Cat. no. 1220.0) (First edition). STANDARDS AUSTRALIA 2017. AS 4590_2017 INTERCHANGE OF CLIENT INFORMATION. SYDNEY: STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Related content

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Input in Derivations 0
Output in Derivations 0
Inclusion in Data Set Specifications 1
Inclusion in Data Distributions 1
As a numerator in an Indicator 0
As a denominator in an Indicator 0
As a disaggregation in an Indicator 0