USI (Unique Student Identifier)

If you are intending to enrol in a VET program, you will need to have a USI (Unique Student Identifier) number in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. A USI is a reference number that creates an online record of your training and qualifications attained in Australia. Your USI number will be required prior to enrolling into your VET program. 

The USI will give you access to an online record of your nationally recognised training in the form of a USI Transcript. This can be used when applying for a job, seeking a credit transfer or demonstrating pre-requisites when undertaking further training. A USI is for life! You only have to create it once. When you have obtained your USI, keep it safe and save it in a location where you can easily access it e.g. your mobile phone. 

Once you have obtained your USI, you will be asked to provide this number when you enrol in your VET program. When you go to obtain your USI, you will need to provide some form of identification - this can be in the form of:

One of the following are acceptable forms of ID:

 -  Australian Passport

 - Non-Australian Passport (with Australian Visa)

 - Australian Birth Certificate

 - Australian Driver's Licence

 - Medicare Card

 - Certificate of Registration by Descent

 - Centrelink Concession Card

 - Citizenship Certificate

 - ImmiCard

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To obtain your USI, you need to go to the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/