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To help stay compliant under the Student Identifiers Act (Cth) (the Act), please share the information below with the appropriate team members within your organisation. What is compliance? Ongoing compliance with the Act is essential to protect students and the reputation and quality of the education and training sector. Types of non-compliance under the Act fall into 3 primary categories: not …

To help stay compliant under the Student Identifiers Act (Cth) (the Act), please share the information below with the appropriate team members within your organisation. What is compliance? Ongoing compliance with the Act is essential to protect students and the reputation and quality of the education and training sector. Types of non-compliance under the Act fall into 3 primary categories: not …

Information for stakeholders affected by USI registry system outages Current releases and outages There is currently no scheduled maintenance or outage. Past releases and outages Start date End date Additional information 11:30pm (AEST) Saturday 9 August 2025 7:00am (AEST) Sunday 10 August 2025 myID was unavailable while the ATO undertook system enhancements. 11:30pm (AEST) Saturday 26 July 2025 …

When? Now. Why? It allows confirmation of identity. How? MFA means that students will receive a one-time code to their personal mobile number or email address when they create or activate their USI and each time they log in to their USI account. Don’t have a personal mobile number or email address? Students will need to answer 2 security questions. As an extra layer of security, passwords now …

We’ve created a range of promotional resources for education or training providers. You can use these resources to: educate your audience about the USI share information about USI and vocational education training (VET) transcripts engage students with the USI. Share our content We’ve made it easier for you to let students know about the USI with a suite of downloadable resources. You can post …

Customer rating 88% rated us as 5 out of 5 stars. Self-service transactions 2.3 million logins to the USI Registry System. USI verification 7.7 million USI verification requests by providers. Recovered USIs/ passwords 764,000 recovered USIs/ passwords. Calls 42,000 calls handled. Help Requests 12,000 Help Requests closed. VET transcripts views 641,000 views by Students 18,000 views by providers. …

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The USI is a randomly generated alpha-numerical 10-digit identifier. Introduced in 2015, the USI is a linkage key, providing an important foundation for understanding and improving vocational education and training (VET) and higher education performance.  The USI initiative supports targeted policy making and resource allocation by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to better meet …

We would like to remind all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) of the importance of keeping USI VET transcripts current and accurate. VET transcripts are essential for students as they use them to apply for jobs and to verify past training for credit transfers. There may be occasions where information on a VET transcript is inaccurate or incomplete. As an RTO, collecting and reporting your …

Only created through the USI Student Portal. Use the login button to access. What is a Help Request? A Help Request is a system generated form you complete in the Student Portal if you have issues creating your USI or updating your personal details. A ‘Request Help’ button will appear in the Student Portal if: one or more USIs match your personal details, you have made 3 unsuccessful attempts to …

The terms and conditions for using the USI Organisation Portal, including privacy obligations, data security, and rules for applying for a USI on behalf of students. Applying for a USI on behalf of a student The following entities may apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI) on behalf of a student under sub-section 9(2) of the Student Identifiers Act 2014 (the Act) : Registered Training …

Verify your identity using a valid form of Australian identification such as passport, driver’s licence, or Medicare card. How we verify your identity We use the  Document Verification Service (DVS) to verify your identity. You need to provide one verifiable form of identification. Examples of acceptable Australian identification are shown below. This includes how your name is shown on a Visa …

Information for international students including when to create a USI, exemptions, and translating services. International students who have completed all their study outside of Australia do not need a USI. International students studying vocational education and training (VET) and higher education in Australia must have a USI. A USI can only be created when you arrive in Australia. International …

Information to help you find, create and manage your USI. Your USI is your unique education number made up of 10 letters and numbers. It can be all letters but never all numbers. You only need to create it once and you have it for life. Your USI gives you access to a government authenticated record of all your vocational education and training (VET) achievements since 2015. You need a USI if you …

Find your USI Forgotten your USI or not sure if you have one? Create your USI Your USI stays with you for life, you only need to create it once. Login to the student portal If you have a USI, login here to access your account. Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) is your personal education number required for all nationally recognised study, including university and vocational …

If you have undertaken any national recognised training since 2015, you may already have a USI. You only need one USI, so don't create another one - check if you already have one first. Visit the  Student Portal. Agree to the terms and conditions and select ' Next '. Select ' Forgotten USI '. Select  one  of the following identification options to find your USI: email address mobile number …

Learn about USI verification, student name formatting, and provider responsibilities. Higher education providers need to encourage students to: create their USI as soon as possible use identification stating their legal name use the same verifiable identification document (ID) to create their USI and tax file number (TFN) to ensure Tertiary Collection of Student Information (TCSI) system …

Customer rating 87% rated us as 5 out of 5 stars. Self-service transactions 2.6 million logins to the USI Registry System. USI verification 8.3 million USI verification requests by providers. Recovered USIs/ passwords 823,000 recovered USIs/ passwords. Calls 45,000 calls handled. Help Requests 14,000 Help Requests closed. VET transcripts views 649,000 views by Students 20,000 views by providers. …

Learn how to find or verify a student's USI. Education or training providers are required to verify a student's USI for reporting purposes as well as for award conferral.  If a student has not provided their USI, an education or training provider may seek to find the student's USI in the USI Registry System.  How a provider finds or verifies a student's USI depends on whether they are connect to …

Education or training providers can create a USI on behalf of a student through the Organisation Portal or via their integrated student management system. Before you start, you need to: get the student’s permission  to create a USI on their behalf – this can be verbal or through your enrolment forms provide the student with a Privacy Notice  to advise what you will be doing with their data ask …