USI (Unique Student Identifier)
Objective
Upon Completion of this KB you will be able to obtain a new M2M key for USI generation
Complexity: HIGH
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NOTE
Providers will need to register via this link: System Access Request | Unique Student Identifier, in order to enable Paradigm to gain access to the USI Service.
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Assumptions
The person obtaining an M2M key must have a personal myGov Portal account and myGovID
This personal myGovID must be authorised for use on behalf of the RTO company by the principal user of the company
The person creating the machine credential must be identified as the Machine Credential Administrator within the Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) system
Explanation:
A machine to machine (M2M) credential is now required in order for Paradigm to create or retrieve Unique Student Identifiers (USI) numbers on behalf of an organisation. The M2M credential replaces previous USI related authentication mechanisms such as AUSKey. This means providers will need to take action to ensure continued use of USI related functionality within Paradigm. Be aware that the terminology surrounding the process for obtaining a M2M credential has also changed.
The person creating the M2M key will be identified as the Machine Credential Administrator signifying they have been assigned the rights to issue credentials on behalf of the RTO company inside the Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) government website.
Key terms and concepts
Term | Explanation |
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Australian Tax Office (ATO) | Statutory agency and the principal revenue collection body for the Australian government with the responsibility for administering the Australian federal taxation system, superannuation legislation, and other associated matters. |
Credential name | The name of your Paradigm site, for example demo6.edu.net.au |
Entity name | The name of your institution, for example: Silverband Pty. Ltd. |
Machine Credential | Machine credentials allow businesses and tax professionals to securely interact with Australian Tax Office online services through appropriately configured software systems. |
Machine Credential Administrator | Individual with the authority to create a machine credential on a device to interact directly with ATO online services. |
Machine to Machine (M2M) | The new authentication solution coming into effect from April 2020 to replace the previous Device AUSKey credential. The new solution consists of three components:
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myGovID | Unique identifier for use within the MyGov Portal |
MyGov Portal | The myGov portal is a simple and secure way to access government online services. Its aim is to provide Australians with a single online destination for accessing government services with one login and one password. |
Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) | Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) allows you to set up and manage relationships and authorisations across government online services. This means that RAM lets you manage who can act on behalf of your business online. RAM is managed under the purview of the Australian Tax Office. |
Unique Student Identifier (USI) | Unique Student Identifier - The USI initiative commenced on 1 January 2015 and is a reference number made up of ten numbers and letters that stays with the student for life. The USI will give the student access to an online record of your nationally recognised training in the form of a USI Transcript. |
Implications
A valid machine credential must be provided to Silverband prior to a Paradigm site being able to use USI related functionality
Workflow
Note
There are three groups of tasks that need to be completed to successfully obtain a M2M key for USI generation.
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Further reading
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Student - Add New (Paradigm Knowledge Base)
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