USI: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how a Unique Student Identifier provides a lifetime record of your vocational training in Australia.
A USI is a personal identification number that provides you with a permanent, lifetime record of all the vocational training you complete.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for anyone who is undertaking vocational training. If you are enrolled in a course to gain specific skills or a formal qualification through a vocational provider, you fall into the category of someone who needs this identifier. It is meant to ensure that your educational history stays with you, regardless of where you study or how often you change providers.
What you get
The primary benefit of having a USI is that it grants you a lifetime record of your training. Instead of having to track down various paper certificates or contact multiple different training providers to prove you have completed a course, your training history is consolidated. This digital record stays with you throughout your working life, making it much simpler to prove your skills to employers or to continue your education in the future.
What it costs you
There is no financial cost to obtaining or maintaining your USI. The process is completely free of charge, so you do not need to budget for any fees to set up your identifier or to ensure your records are kept up to date.
The catch to know
The main thing to keep in mind is that this is not a one-time task that you can forget about once it is finished. You will need to provide your USI for every single ticket, course, or training module you undertake. Because it is required for every new enrolment, it is important to have your identifier ready whenever you sign up for new vocational training to ensure your results are correctly recorded to your permanent account.
How to apply
- Access the official government portal used for student identifiers.
- Complete the registration process by providing the required personal details to establish your identity.
- Save your USI number in a secure place so you can access it easily.
- Provide this number to every training provider you enroll with to ensure your achievements are recorded.