Unique Student Identifier (USI)

What is the USI?
Having a Unique Student Identifier (USI) allows for students who are undertaking Nationally Recognised Training to find and collate their Vocational Education and Training (VET) achievements in one place. Any student who is undertaking Nationally Recognised Training must have a USI.

The USI is a reference number that is made up of numbers and letters and is unique for each individual student.  Think of it as a Tax File Number, but for training.  All training completed from 1 January 2015 is electronically recorded against a student’s USI.

It costs nothing to obtain a USI and once obtained a USI it stays with the student for life.

How do I get a USI?

Getting a USI is easy.  By clicking on the link below you can apply online and obtain your USI in about 10 minutes.  It pays to be prepared before commencing study in Nationally Recognised Training with any Registered Training Organisation (RTO), as they will ask you for your USI at the time of enrolment into a course.

https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi

When applying make sure you have some identification handy to verify who you as you move through obtaining your USI.  Examples of ID include passports, drivers’ licence and Medicare card.

What happens if I don’t get a USI?

If you don’t have a USI prior to taking Nationally Recognised Training, Master Builders Victoria will not be able to issue training results upon completion.  This may mean you will not receive their Statement of Attainment or Certificate/Diploma unless they have provided their USI to Master Builders Victoria.

To learn more about USI, visit:  www.usi.gov.au.