how do i find my usi
Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) can be found or recovered online in a few minutes using the official USI student portal.
What a USI Is
- A USI is a unique reference number for anyone doing nationally recognised training in Australia (e.g., TAFE, RTO courses, apprenticeships).
- It links all your VET training records and certificates from 2015 onwards into one online record.
Quick way to find your USI
- Go to the official USI website and open the “Students” section.
- Click “Find your USI” or “Not sure if I have a USI / Find my USI”.
- Agree to the terms and move to the “Forgotten USI” or “Find your USI” screen.
On that screen, you can choose one of several options:
- By email address (they email your USI to the address on your USI account).
- By mobile number (they text your USI to the mobile on your account, after confirming your date of birth).
- By personal details + security questions (you enter name, date of birth, etc., then answer your security questions and your USI appears on screen).
- By personal details + ID document (you enter your details and then verify with one form of ID, and your USI is shown).
If you still can’t find it
- Double‑check that the details you enter (name, DOB, email, mobile, town of birth) exactly match what you used when you first created your USI.
- If nothing works, you can contact the USI Office helpline (for example, the guide suggests calling 1300 857 536 during business hours) for assistance.
Tips to avoid losing it again
- Save your USI in your phone notes or password manager.
- Keep your email and mobile details up to date in your USI account so you can always retrieve it easily in the future.
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