Because your are studying a nationally accredited qualification, your certificate cannot be generated without a USI. The USI is a reference number made up of ten numbers and letters that is free and easy to create and stays with you for life. If you are a new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training, you will need a USI in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. To get your USI go to www.usi.gov.au and apply, you will need a copy of your ID. The following are acceptable forms of ID to create a USI. Common identity documents : Australian Passport Non-Australian Passport (with Australian Visa) Australian Birth Certificate Australian Driver’s Licence Medicare Card International students studying in Australia International students studying in Australia with an Australian education or training provider need to get a USI to receive their award.  Students traveling to Australia to study are issued with an Australian visa. You must land in Australia and go through customs before you can create a USI using your non-Australian passport and visa as a form of ID. If you have not been issued with an Australian visa, you will not be able to use your non-Australian passport to create a USI.