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Overview
Once you have read this article you will be able to obtain and verify a student 's USI (Unique Student Identifier). You will also have an understanding that the Paradigm system communicates with the USI Registry system, by using the authentication methods provided by the Australian Business Register that manages AUSkey certificates.
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If your SBR-enabled software or server does not support automatic renewal, your Device AUSkey will expire two years after its creation. An Error "Creator of this fault did not supply a reason" may present if the AUSkey has either expired or is about to expire. The RTO's AUSkey Administrator must request a new Device AUSkey to replace the expired or expiring AUSkey.
These instructions refer to website pages that are maintained by external organisations. These instructions were last updated on March 01, 2018.
Paradigm has been connected via API to the Government's USI database
Your institution has been provided with an Administrator AUSkey and a Device AUSkey, allowing communication between Paradigm, the USI Registry, and the Australian Business Register.
You have been provided with the required identification / certificates for the student to sufficiently identify them, using these documents / cards:
Australian Birth Certificate
Certificate of Registration by Descent
Australian Citizenship Certificate
Australian Driver's Licence
Medicare Card
Australian Passport
Visa (with non-Australian Passport)
ImmiCard
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issued with a USI, it remains with them for life, and the same USI can never be issued to any other person. If a student provides a USI then you must verify that it is both complete and genuine.
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Be advisedTo renew an AUSKey the Device Custodian (as nominated by your RTO) requires a Username and Password for the ABR AUSkey Manager website. |
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This knowledge article will guide you on how to verify USI provided by students within Paradigm.
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The USI (Unique Student Identifier) is required for all VET level students receiving nationally recognised training to comply with Government reporting requirements. The USI is an initiative of the Australian Government to ensure that students are able to access their student records even if providers cease to trade. As of 22 May 2017, students can use their USI to obtain a |
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If you forget the Device AUSkey password, you will have to register for a new Device AUSkey.
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transcript of their units of study. The USI transcript currently holds data for units of study from 2015 to now. |
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AUSkey
AUSkey is managed by the Australian Business Register, and it is the authentication connection method that joins the Paradigm system with the USI Registry System. The Paradigm system cannot communicate with the USI Registry system, without a valid AUSkey Username and Password.
More details here.
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As a Provider, you need to obtain a new M2M key for USI generation. This will enable Paradigm to gain access to the USI Service. Refer to the workflows in this knowledge article for the instructions: USI (Unique Student Identifier) |
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NOTE: The instructions below assume that as a Provider you have already obtained an M2M key in order to enable Paradigm to gain access to the USI service. Refer to the workflows in this knowledge article: USI (Unique Student Identifier).
NOTE: The system not only verifies the USI number but also crosses check other fields: student’s Given Name, Family Name, and DOB to see if any of them is matching the USI number on the USI service website. 6. You will see either Success or Error responses as below:
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External Resources
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/online-help/create-mygov-account
https://www.abr.gov.au/general-information/accessing-our-online-services-with-mygovid-and-ram
https://info.authorisationmanager.gov.au/guide-how-to-install-a-machine-credential
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