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It is important to recognise that the eCAF credential is not related to a HEIMS Web Service credential. Even if the username is the same, the two systems are distinct and not connected. The only point of similarity between the eCAF and HEIMS Web Service systems are is that they are supported from by the same government help - desk.
Key Terms
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eCAF Username: | The username provided by the government |
eCAF Password: | New Password that meets the password policy outlined below |
eCAF Password (repeat): | Type the password a second time to ensure no data entry error has occurred |
ECAF Last Updated | The date that the eCAF password was last updated |
Implications
The password requirements are as follows:
A minimum of 8 characters
At least one numeric character
At least one special character
At least one uppercase character
The password must be different to the previous 10 passwords used
Workflow
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title | 1. How to obtain an eCAF Credential |
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Complete the Government eCAF API system access request form as found here: https://www.dese.gov.au/vet-student-loans/resources/government-ecaf-api-system-access-request-form Any questions about this form should be directed to the HEIMS Helpdesk team via https://heimshelp.education.gov.au/support/contact
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title | 2. How to set the eCAF password within Paradigm |
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Contact HEIMS helpdesk via https://heimshelp.education.gov.au/support/contact to request a new password. The HEIMS helpdesk will provide you with a temporary password. Log into https://ecaf.education.gov.au/provider and enter your eCAF API username and the temporary password. The eCAF site will request that you create a new password. Once the new password has been accepted by the eCAF portal, click on the System tab in the side menu Click on ECAF Login in the side menu Enter the new password that you just created Confirm that the passwords are identical by re-entering it. Click the SET button Confirm that the new password has been successfully updated, by testing that you are able to fetch an eCAF status using the workflow below
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Contact HEIMS Helpdesk via https://heimshelp.education.gov.au/support/contact to request a new password. The HEIMS Helpdesk will provide you with a temporary password. Log into https://ecaf.education.gov.au/provider and enter your eCAF API username and the temporary password. The eCAF site will request that you create a new password. Log into Paradigm Navigate to the SYSTEM menu, and select the ECAF Login option Enter the password that you just updated Confirm that the password by entering it a second time Click the blue SET button Confirm that the new password has been successfully updated and that your credential is active by loading a student and attempting to perform a fetch eCAF action using the next workflow.
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NoteA student who has applied for an eCAF must have at least one Unit enrolment, and the census date for that unit enrolment must be in the future (the census date must be tomorrow or later, and cannot be today). |
Load a Student record On the Student summary screen, click the Actions button in the Course enrolment section click Click the ‘Edit Course Enrolment’ option Click on the Actions button against the current enrolled course, and select ‘Online eCAF submission’ This will open a new eCAF edit page that draws information from student details, course enrolment and unit enrolment records. Make sure that the eCAF Type and Citizenship fields are completed in the course enrolment HEIMS section. Check that the HEIMS Census Date has been set When all fields have been set correctly, click on the Request eCAF button. The system sends data to the government, which will then send an email to your student You can return to this page and click on the Fetch eCAF status button from time to time, to check the eCAF Student Status shown at the top of the screen The eCAF Remote ID number is the unique identification number from the eCAF system
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