Unique Student Identifier Policy

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a compulsory reference number made up of numbers and letters that gives
students access to their USI account. A USI will allow an individual’s USI account to be linked to the National
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Data Collection allowing an individual to see all their training results from
all providers including all completed training units and qualifications.

The USI will make it easier for students to find and collate their VET achievements into a single authenticated
transcript. It will also ensure that students’ VET records are not lost.

The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. (http://www.usi.gov.au/create-yourUSI/Pages/default.aspx). This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised
VET course that is completed.

Students need one form of identity (ID) from the list below:

• Driver’s licence;
• Medicare card;
• Australian Passport;
• Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) for international students; or
• Citizenship Certificate.