This document covers the data terms used in the "Students and Courses 2009" publication and its associated data tables. The primary purpose of this document is to assist users of the publication to understand the specific data terms used within it. Terms that appear in the publication are listed in alphabetical order with the following information provided for each: (1) Definition, a brief explanation of the term; (2) Classification categories, where applicable, defined categories that apply to each term are listed; and (3) Source, a description of the source of this information, including details of any calculations or derivations. Unless stated otherwise, all data are sourced from the national VET Provider Collection. Terms and acronyms which have a broader vocational education and training application have not been included in this document. Appended are: (1) Training Packages Grouped by Industry Skills Councils; and (2) Qualification Equivalents Notional Values. [For the main document, "Australian Vocational Education and Training Statistics: Students and Courses, 2009", see ED510696.]