What is a USI?
The USI is a reference number made up of ten numbers and letters. It's free, easy to create and stays with you for life.
You'll need a USI if you are a:
- new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training (VET/Certificate subjects)
Without one, you won't be able to receive your statement of attainment, qualification, or award. You also won't be eligible for higher education support, like HECS-HELP.
For VET students, the USI gives you access to an online record of your nationally recognised training in the form of a VET transcript. This can be used when:
- applying for a job
- seeking a credit transfer
- demonstrating pre-requisites when undertaking further training.
Who needs a USI and why?
If you are a new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training you need a USI in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment upon completion of your course.
Your USI will give you access to an online record of the training you have done since 1 January 2015. You will also be able to produce a comprehensive transcript of your training. This can be used when applying for a job, seeking a credit transfer or demonstrating pre-requisites when undertaking further training.
The links on the right contain a '10 step' guide on how to create a USI number for your student.
Once you have created the number the form must be returned to the front office ensuring the student signs the permission slip at the bottom.