The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number that is required if you are a new or continuing student undertaking either accredited vocational study or accredited higher education study at ACHW. This reference number is made up of a combination of ten numbers and letters, it is free and easy to create and stays with you for life. More information is available at https://www.usi.gov.au/
Who does the government require to have a USI?
You need a USI if you are:
Without one, you will not be able to get your testamur and/or academic transcript
How do I create or check if I have a USI?
If have studied any Nationally Recognised Training in the last five years, it is likely you already have a USI. You can check and confirm here.
To create a USI go here. You will need to have a valid form of identification.
It is important that you only have one USI to ensure that you receive your correct entitlements. Please keep your USI safe, ACHW cannot access it for you if you forget it.
When will you need to provide your USI to ACHW?
You will be asked to provide your USI as part of the ACHW enrolment process.
What happens if I do not provide a USI
If ACHW cannot verify your USI with the Australian Government, you may not be able to graduate or receive any form of Commonwealth Assistance. This means you will be charged the Fee-Paying rate or you may lose your place in your program.
