AVETMISS error codes/3420
AVS error 3420
ErrorNAT00030Nominal hours
What it means
Triggers when Nominal hours is blank, unless the Subject can be found in NCVER's Agreed Hours table.
How to fix it
Populate Nominal hours, or leave blank only if the subject is in the Agreed Hours table.
Does RTObase catch this automatically?
Partly, RTObase catches the format and range problems locally; the exact match (e.g. postcode/suburb, or a training.gov.au lookup) is confirmed at fix time.
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Error explainer →Guidance only, not a substitute for lodgement. Meaning current as of July 2026; AVS rules and error/warning status can change between collection periods. Always re-validate in NCVER AVS before you submit.
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