Australian Federation College

What is a USI and Why Do I Need One?

USI is the acronym for Unique Student Identifier. It is a reference number that creates an online record of your training and qualifications attained in Australia. If you don’t have a USI, then you can’t be awarded your qualification or statement of attainment.

  • The closest hospital to campus with an Accident and Emergency Department is:
  • Launceston General Hospital, 274-280 Charles Street, Launceston. (03) 6777 6777
  • The closest medical centre is: Launceston Medical Centre, Ground Floor/247 Wellington Street. (03) 6388 8111.

Under the Unique Student Identifiers Act 2014, all Registered Training Providers (RTOs) must ensure they have a valid USI for any student that enrols in nationally recognised training from 2015. This means (unless you have an exemption issued by the USI registrar) that as a student you must provide us with your USI.


If you are having trouble creating a USI, we will assist you during the orientation session on the first day of your course.