Once the USI integration with the Meshed Platform is enabled the following functions are available in real-time:
USI creation and retrieval: The USI Registry System can be used to create and retrieve USIs for students. The Meshed Platform can send requests along with the student's personal and identifying information, to create or retrieve a USI.
USI authentication: The USI Registry System can be used to authenticate a student's USI. The Meshed Platform can send requests along with the student's USI and other relevant details, to verify the USI and ensure that it belongs to the correct student.
Question: Is the Student USI related to compliance reporting?Yes. In terms of compliance reporting, the USI is an important tool for education providers to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their students' enrolment, completion, and achievement data. The Australian government requires education providers to report this data. This data is used to monitor the quality of courses and to inform policy decisions.
As part of the compliance reporting requirements, education providers must ensure that each student has a valid USI before they can be enrolled in a course. The USI must be verified by the education provider at the time of enrolment.
The USI allows for accurate and consistent reporting of student data, which is essential for monitoring the quality of courses and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
Question: What is a USI?The USI (Unique Student Identifier) is a reference number assigned to each student in Australia who is enrolled in nationally recognised training or studying at a tertiary institution. International students studying in Australia and planning to graduate in 2023 or beyond need a USI. International students must land in Australia and go through customs before they can obtain a USI.
The USI is a unique identifier that allows for tracking of students' progress and achievement in courses across multiple education providers and systems. A USI stays with the student for life, and must be recorded with any nationally recognised course they undertake. Students can use their USI to enrol in courses, access their training records, and share their information with other education providers or employers.
The USI was introduced in 2015 as part of the Australian government's reforms to the VET sector. It is designed to streamline the administration of VET courses and provide students with access to their training records and achievements in a central location. From 1 January 2023, all higher education students, including those who commenced prior to 2021, must have a USI.