If you intend to undertake VET training in Australia, you must get a USI – a Unique Student Identifier. Without a USI, training providers will be unable to issue you a Completion Certificate, Statement of Attainment or Transcript to show that you have, indeed, successfully completed the training.
The Unique Student Identifier or USI is a reference number that is allotted to a student for life, and allows all their training records to be linked. Through this scheme, every student who undertakes nationally recognised VET training in Australia (or overseas from an Australian-registered provider) will be able to access their enrolment and achievement record from a single authoritative source.
The USI is required under the National VET Regulator Act, and from 1st January 2015, it will be mandatory for all students undertaking nationally recognised VET training to have a USI. Without a valid USI, a student cannot obtain a certificate or statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation.
With the introduction of the USI, students can conveniently obtain a complete record of their VET enrolments and achievements. They can provide training providers with access to an online authenticated record of student attainment.
Training organisations will be able to assess pre-requisites, credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and can access complete data about access to and use of the VET sector. Easier online recording of enrolment details will help to streamline the assessment of course prerequisites, credit transfer and the assessment of eligibility for funding assistance.
VET reforms can be carried out in the long term, as this will provide accurate and complete data about students’ training achievements and movements within the VET system. The new initiative will provide an important foundation for understanding and improving VET performance and for better meeting students’ needs.
The USI is expected to assist in making all operations in the VET sector transparent and will help to build a consistent, national system for the storage of training information. This will eventually enhance quality assurance and future growth.
Students can apply for the USI from October 2014. After January 2015, the USI must be provided to the training provider before a student can receive a statement of attainment or qualification.
Only registered training organisations (RTOs) can issue nationally recognised qualifications or statements of attainment, which ensures that students can have confidence that they will attain skills of a high quality, accepted and recognised everywhere in Australia. All nationally recognised training is listed on the training.gov.au website, and if the training you wish to undertake is not listed, it is not nationally recognised training.
You are required to keep certain details ready before you can apply for the USI. One form of ID should be kept ready from the following list:
Please note that the details you enter when you create your USI must match exactly with those shown on the ID used.
If you have none of the above, please contact your training organisation or the training organisation you intend to study with
The Australian Government provide full details on the USI scheme through the USI portal.
You can also view the video about USI scheme by clicking here.
If you need help with creating your USI, please talk to our Support Staff at any of our campuses or contact us on 1800 22 52 83.
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How to attract, recruit and maintain a dedicated skilled and loyal workforce in the health sector (Aged Care)
This seminar is based on research from a recent royal commission report into the aged care sector and a workforce strategy that followed. The strategy outlined a number of skill gaps across the aged care sector, including a significant lack of management & leadership knowledge and skills. This was identified across all levels of staff, including management and supervisors. Based on the workforce strategy, I have put together an educational seminar. The seminar includes a lot of practical ideas and ‘How To’ methods. The purpose of the seminar is to develop and build knowledge and skills of people working across the aged care sector.
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Bio. Kevin Egan
MBA, Adv. Dip, CIV TAE.
Kevin has lived and worked in Australia for most of his professional life. He started his career working on a factory floor. Not satisfied with factory work, he set off on a journey to create a successful life and career. This is a remarkable story of a person who was intellectually, economically and emotionally bankrupt and worked his way from obscurity to personal and business success.
During his career, Kevin has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience working across various Australian businesses and industries. These include: local and state government, transport and logistics, retail, warehousing, sales, finance and education.
Kevin has held various positions, including senior partner, state and national management positions and senior consultant roles. He holds a Master’s degree in business administration and is a published author.
Kevin’s local business and academic skills make him the ideal speaker for this seminar.
Book a SpotDr. Bijo, the Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of HCI Australia, epitomizes a visionary leader driven by a deep passion for education, entrepreneurship, and technology. With a Master’s in Business Administration and a background in Mechanical Engineering, he brings over three decades of extensive project and business management experience to his role. Furthermore, as a member of GAICD and has pursued a PhD in Corporate Governance in the Educational Sector at Swinburne University, Dr. Bijo exemplifies a dedication to lifelong learning and professional excellence.
With a dedication to teaching, research, and industry consultancy he’s published over 45 referred research and conference papers and. Dr Hewege holds a PhD in Management, a Master of Business Administration Degree, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honours. He’s well-regarded on a wide spectrum of research areas including corporate social responsibility, management controls of transitional economies, marketing, logistics, international business, and research methodology. Dr Hewege has also accumulated over 20 years of teaching experience on undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Australia and internationally.
Associate Professor Anthony Welch has held a number of positions in the discipline of nursing in both the private and public sectors of the health care industry (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Such positions have included Hospital Manager, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing, Senior Supervisor, Unit Manager, Principal Educator, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Director of Post-Graduate Studies. He has also been a foundation member of two Schools of Nursing in Australia. He is currently employed at Central Queensland University as Assistant Dean Community Engagement, School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Trang Perrine is a distinguished Senior Finance Executive and Non-Executive Director renowned for her exceptional strategic leadership and financial stewardship. As a forward-thinking executive, Trang seamlessly integrates short-term financial imperatives with long-term strategic aspirations, ensuring her organization’s robust financial health and positioning it for enduring success. Trang's analytical acumen and results-driven approach have consistently fortified her organization's financial standing, fostering sustained growth and profitability. Her expertise as a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and directors underscores her pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and steering critical decision-making processes. Her commitment to excellence is exemplified by her Executive MBA with honours from the prestigious Melbourne Business School, reflecting her profound work ethic and comprehensive expertise. Additionally, she holds credentials as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). Through her visionary leadership, financial insight, and people-centric approach, Trang continues to make transformative contributions, driving sustainable growth and success for the organizations she serves.
Ms. Shali Bijo, an experienced healthcare professional with over 25 years of nursing, education, and management experience, plays a key role at HCI. Focused on IHNA courses, she ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, implementing strategies for excellence and upholding standards of education and training for healthcare professionals. Holding a Masters in Orthopedic Nursing, Shali is dedicated to maintaining organizational compliance while delivering top-quality education.
In 2018, Lorraine transitioned to the role of Pro-vice Chancellor Associate - Academic and Strategic Transformation, which she held until her retirement at the end of 2018.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of accounting and finance, Pankaj has experience across financial reporting, taxation, and auditing, with established skills in corporate finance, financial analysis, taxation, accounting, and auditing. He holds Bachelor of Commerce and is also a Certified Public Accountant (AUS) and Chartered Accountant (India). Pankaj has been working with the HCI Group for over eight years and is responsible for managing financial aspects of the entire group.
Shruthi is an accomplished entrepreneur with experience in academic board membership and publication.
She has a background in RTO education.
Shisir Manandhar is a respected leader in Australian tertiary education, overseeing academic programs at IHNA. With over seven years of experience, he specializes in technology management and innovation policy. As head of Heathovation, he drives research and innovation in healthcare education using cutting-edge technologies. Shisir's research focuses on enhancing tertiary education and healthcare delivery through innovative technologies.
Building on a robust foundation of vocational training, Australia's VET system, operational for over four decades, exemplifies educational excellence. HCI, with its seventeen-year tenure, expands this legacy internationally, offering innovative training models tailored for a globally-mobile workforce. These initiatives are instrumental in fortifying individual capabilities and catalysing economic growth, by nurturing a skilled labour force attuned to the demands of diverse industries.
The Global Skill Training Academy, also known as HCI Skilldemy, is a dynamic initiative by HCI aimed at elevating vocational education in healthcare. HCI Skilldemy specialises in offering internationally-focused training courses, developed by HCI's curriculum experts for offshore delivery.
The HCI Skilldemy is strategically designed to extend HCI's expertise in vocational training to the global stage, catering specifically to international students offshore. Our tailored courses, crafted by seasoned curriculum specialists, ensure a comprehensive learning experience that aligns with the needs of international markets and upholds the educational excellence synonymous with HCI.
The HCI Skilldemy aspires to be the bridge in global healthcare education, preparing individuals to meet the demands of the industry with an expansive skill set. Committed to 'Education for Employment,' our mission encapsulates the provision of comprehensive training programs tailored to foster work-ready graduates. We strive to equip our students with both the practical and theoretical knowledge required to excel in the healthcare sector, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and service.
Skill sets offer a flexible approach to vocational education, allowing learners to accumulate partial qualifications that collectively lead to a full qualification. This method of 'stacking' units aligns with the concept of staking in cryptocurrency, where individual contributions lead to greater rewards over time. By engaging with individual units that contribute to a larger goal, learners can pace their education to fit their life circumstances, making each step manageable and significant towards achieving their ultimate vocational aspirations.
Online systems for HCI SKILLDEMY course delivery bring multiple benefits, enhancing the educational experience. They provide a structured environment for learning, with consistent quality in both content and assessment. This ensures that all students receive the same comprehensive information and are evaluated against the same standards, regardless of their location. Moreover, digital platforms facilitate interactive and flexible learning, allowing students to engage with the material at their own pace and in a manner that suits their individual learning styles.