Overview
Objective
Once this KB has been completed the user will be able to obtain and verify a students USI.
Assumptions
- The User has access to Paradigm.
- The User has the minimum required level to edit a record.
- The student record has already been created.
- An understanding of Australian Tertiary Sector / VET Sector
- Paradigm has been connected via API to the Governments USI database
- The User has the required identification / Certificates from the student to be sufficiently identified.
These include:
* Australian Birth Certificate
* Certificate of Registration by Descent
* Australian Citizenship Certificate
* Australian Drivers Licence
* Medicare Care
* Australian Passsport
* Visa (with non Australian Passport)
* ImmiCard
Key terms and concepts
USI
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 My 2017 Students can use their USI to obtain a transcripts of their units of study. The USI transcript currently holds data for units of study from 2015 to now.
Implications
Once a student has a USI it remains with them for life.
If a Student provides a USI it will still need to be verified as genuine and complete.
Workflow
Obtaining a USI
- Load the student's record
- Click the Student details option on the Side menu
- Click the USI Edit option on the Side Menu
- Check the pre-completed details from the students record
- Select the Document type being used to verify the student's identity
- Enter the addition information required to verify the document type you are using
- Click the Save USI detail button
- Click the Request USI Button
- The Students USI has now been allocated / received
- Click on the Edit details option on the side menu
- Click on the date picker next to the USI Verified date to select the date of verification