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EMPOWER COLLEGE|CHC30113: CERTIFICATE III OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE | CHC50113: DIPLOMA 

OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE INFORMATION PACK V7 DECEMBER 2013. 

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Who is Empower College? 

Empower College is a Registered Training Organisation based in Parramatta, New South Wales 

specialising in the Children’s Services Industry. Our trainers are professionals who have extensive 

industry experience, in both the Early Childhood and vocational education and training. 

We deliver a range of nationally recognised training courses and provide services designed to 

develop the skills of Early Childhood Educators. We offer both full qualifications in Early Childhood 

Education and Care, as well as short nationally accredited courses related to caring for the safety of 

children. Our aim is to increase the quality of care throughout Australia. 

At Empower College, we believe that employment in the Children’s Services industry provides you 

with not only a rewarding and interesting career, but also the opportunity to positively influence the 

lives and development of children. Therefore, our courses are designed to give our learners a head 

start by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as a Childcare 

Professional. 

We customise our training to be relevant and focused on best practice principles. As one of our 

learners, you will be properly prepared to start in the workplace once you have completed your 

Children’s Services qualification with us, as you will have been empowered with the right skills and 

knowledge to make you a competent Early Childhood Educator. Our trainers represent the highest 

standard of Children’s Services Training and are eager to pass their knowledge to you! 



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Why choose Empower College? 

Quality training courses 

Empower College has a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals, dedicated to providing 

quality training and assessment. Our trainers have consulted extensively with key industry bodies 

and high quality Child Care Centres, to create a course that gives you an up to date qualification. 

Courses at Empower College are built with the highest levels of quality, both in design and delivery, 

ensuring your training experience will not only be completely rewarding and educational, it will also 

be fun and challenging, bringing your learning to new heights. 

Every Empower College Graduate leaves us with the right skills and knowledge they need to work in 

the Children’s Services Industry. 

Flexibility to meet your needs 

We provide a number of flexible training options, including classroom based, online learning and 

employment based learning through Australian Traineeship arrangements. We offer the 

convenience of flexible payment options. Our variety of learner support services ensures you are 

provided every opportunity to successfully complete your course. 

Continuous quality improvement 

Great courses are not just built and left on the shelf. At Empower College we are continuously 

improving on everything we do, through regular consultation with the childcare industry, employers 

and government bodies to, to ensure that every aspect of our training stays ahead of what you need 

to know to do a great job. 

We also consult with you, our learners, to make sure we are meeting your expectations. Your 

feedback helps us continually improve. If you have any complaints we will listen and follow our 

complaints procedures to investigate and act. 

Focus on Child Care 

Here at Empower College, we pride ourselves as being a college that is passionate about Early 

Childhood Education. This is why we only deliver qualifications that focus on Children’s Services. 

This way we are able to adapt to industry needs and changes quickly, to provide services to our 

clients as and how they are needed. 

Real workplace experience 

If you are enrolled in our Certificate or Diploma courses, you will experience placements in real 

workplaces, putting into practice your new learning and building valuable networks with employers 

and other early childhood educators. 

You may nominate a preferred Centre for your work placement, which must meet with our approval, 

or if required, we can provide assistance. 



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Nationally recognised qualifications 

A qualification issued by Empower College will be recognized anywhere in Australia by employers 

and other Registered Training Organisations. Each qualification you earn can be a pathway into 

another qualification enabling you to build a portfolio of portable and transferrable skills and 

knowledge. 

We will recognize the qualifications issued by other Registered Training Organisations and have 

processes in place for you to apply for credit transfer, if applicable, into one of our qualifications. 

Competency-based training and assessment 

Competency based training and assessment means you are trained and assessed for what you can 

do rather than just what you know. We assess your competence through various means including 

assignments, questions, simulations, and direct observation whilst on work placement, supported by 

feedback from supervisors. 

Recognising existing skills (current workers) 

Do you already have experience in childcare? If you: 

• work as an unqualified childcare educator and wish have your knowledge and skills recognized 

toward a qualification 

• hold a Certificate III and want credit transfer towards obtaining the Diploma 

• have previous related study or experience in Children’s Services, 

Empower College can assist you to gain recognition for part or all of a qualification. This is known as 

recognition of prior learning (RPL). 

To apply for RPL, note the request on your enrolment form, and complete our Application for RPL. If 

you are unsure, contact one of our staff to discuss. 

Learning supports 

Empower College has a range of learning supports to aid your progress, as we are committed to 

providing you with the best chance possible of you graduating. 

The services that we provide include 

• Free workshops, held monthly in our Parramatta NSW training facility 

• Full time support trainer for online learners 

• Visits to workplaces for support and assessment 

• Flexible and friendly trainers, available for help, including one on one help if needed 

• Reasonable adjustments should you have an identified disability 

• Easy to use online learning platform, with instructions and help as needed 

• Assistance, where required, with finding work placement 

• Links to other students for online learners and forums for social engagement 

• Referral links to external support agencies. 

All applicants are tested for Literacy and Numeracy skills at enrolment. This is to ensure you have 

sufficient skills to meet course requirements. If we identify you have difficulties, we will offer you 

support as outlined above or refer you to another agency for focused help before accepting your 

enrolment. 



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Your records 

You will be able to access your records of progress and participation at any time so you can always 

be clear about where you are up to. 

If you happen to lose your qualifications at any time, we can, for a small fee, issue you with a 

replacement. 

Legislation and regulation 

We are compliant with a wide range of legislation and regulations, including those relating to Child 

protection and care, vocational education and training, consumer rights, work health and safety, 

privacy and anti-‐discrimination. 

Our promise to you 

We will: 

• provide you with high quality training and assessment relevant to the workplace 

• give you help you may need to you throughout your training 

• have procedures for you to access your rights to appeals, complaints, training pathways (RPL and 

credit transfer) and access to your records as requested 

• ensure a safe learning environment 

• be honest in advertising our fees and charges, payment plans and refunds and any additional 

charges. 

We expect all our learners to: 

• show respect to others throughout your training, including on work placement 

• be punctual 

• submit all assessment activities a and when required 

• show duty of care for safety issues 

• pay all outstanding fees on time. 



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Delivery options 

Online Learning: 

Allows you to complete this qualification at your own pace. You will need to be self-‐directing and 

will be required to complete a combination of written and workplace assessment tasks. Through our 

online training platform you can access all the required resources at any time of day! Empower 

College offers early completion upon request, which is granted on an individual basis. 

Traineeship: 

Is an entry level Employment Training Program aimed at providing on the job experience and a 

qualification pathway. A traineeship can be done full time or part time, or via on the job training 

and assessment. Please note this is an employment-‐based learning. For further information, please 

contact Sydney Childcare Employment on (02) 9683 3400. 

Classroom training: 

Gives you the chance to participate in a range of hands on activities and be guided by our 

experienced trainers. As a classroom learner, you are given individual attention with small class sizes 

and flexible assessment methods. 

Qualifications we deliver 

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

Descriptor: 

Entry 

requirements 

Notes 

Entry level requirement for work in child care settings 

-‐ Working with Children’s Check to be made after enrolment 

-‐ minimum age 16. Parent or guardian written permission if under 18 

-‐ must have access to a computer (except for trainees who will receive a tablet upon 

payment of the administration fee) and internet access 

-‐ a moderate level of computer literacy. 

Can be studied in combination with CHC50113 Diploma of Children’s services 

Learners may complete study between the ages of 16 -‐ 18 however, cannot work in 

childcare until 18 years of age 

Payment plans available 

Structure 

15 core subjects, 3 electives – see below 

Duration Classroom 6 months, two days a week plus online study. Includes 3 weeks work 

placement 

Online 

Up to 12 months (Self paced study) Includes 3 weeks work placement 

Traineeship 

12 months or part time equivalent 

Pathways 

Learners may exit on completion of this qualification or continue on to obtain the 

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 

RPL assessment for all/some units may apply for existing workers 



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CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 

Descriptor 

Entry 

requirements 

Notes 

Structure 

Covers educators in children's services who are responsible for planning, implementing and 

managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation 

and duty of care requirements. Educators have responsibility for supervision of other staff 

and volunteers. In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service 

manager level for children's service centre-‐based care. 

-‐ Must be 18 years or older to work in the childcare industry. 

-‐ a good understanding and comprehension of the English language 

-‐ moderate level of computer literacy required. 

While this qualification equips workers to work with children from 0-‐5 years of age, some 

workplaces and jurisdictions require workers to have skills and knowledge to work with 

children in both early and middle childhood (i.e. aged 0-‐12 years). 

Payment plans available 

23 core subjects, 5 electives – when combined with Certificate III otherwise; 

12 core subjects, 5 electives 

Duration 

Classroom 

12 months, two days a week plus online study, or approx. 8 months if 

CHC30113 Certificate III is held. 

Includes 240 hours of work placement + 120 hours in the Certificate III 

Online 

Traineeship 

Up to 24 months (Self paced) Includes 240 hours of work placement + 

120 hours in the Certificate III 

24 months or part time equivalent 

Pathways 

Opens pathways to university qualifications 

Credit transfer given to students with CHC30113 Certificate III in Early childhood 

education or higher in same field 

RPL assessment for all/some units may apply for existing workers 



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HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting 

Descriptor 

Entry 

requirements 

Notes 

Requirement for all who work, or plan to work, in any childcare role in Australia 

Physical capacity to complete all the requirements of this unit, which includes being able to 

perform CPR 

Can be conducted in our training venue or in a childcare centre for staff (In-‐house) 

Structure 

One Unit of Competency leading to Statement of Attainment 

Duration 

One full day learning First Aid techniques, plus online theory 

22099VIC First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis 

Descriptor 

Covers how to minimise the risk of this potentially life threatening allergic reaction and 

administer auto injection devices such as Epipen and Anapen. 

Notes 

Can be conducted in our training venue or in a childcare centre for staff 

Contains two accredited units of competency: 

Structure 

VU20297 Develop risk minimisation and management strategies for allergic reaction and 

anaphylaxis 

VU20296 Provide first aid management of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis 

Duration 

2 hours or 3 hours if combined with Asthma training 

8 hours if combined with full day course HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid 

Response in an Education and Care Setting 

22099VIC First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis 

Descriptor 

Notes 

Structure 

Duration 

Covers management of asthma emergencies 

Can be conducted in our training venue or in a childcare centre for staff 

One Unit of Competency 

VU20011 Manage asthma emergencies 

2 hours or 3 hours if combined with Anaphalaxys training 

8 hours if combined with full day course HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid 

Response in an Education and Care Setting 



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How to enrol 

You can enrol in person, over the phone or online. Simply submit enrolment and any applicable RPL 

or Credit Transfer forms. You can obtain these by contacting us or on our website. 

www.empowercollege.edu.au 

We will schedule an enrolment interview in person/by phone to identify any specific requirements 

and payment options. 

Induction 

On receipt of your fees, you will be given a login to our learning platform (MOODLE). Before you can 

access your learning materials you will need to complete our online induction program. This gives 

you detailed information on your course, your trainers and assessors, how to use our online learning 

system, our assessment processes, legislation affecting you, your rights and responsibilities, work 

health and safety information, administrative information and required forms and documents. 

You can contact us for more information at any time before you decide to enroll on 1300 659 772. 



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Full qualification 

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) 

Cluster / Stage National Code Title Core / Elective 

Stage 1 

Care and Communicating 

(Cluster 1) 

CHCECE007 

CHCECE005 

Develop positive and respectful relationships 

with children 

Provide care for babies and toddlers 

Core 

Core 

CHCECE003 

Provide care for children 

Core 

CHCECE001 

Develop cultural competence 

Core 

Supportive and Inclusive 

Practices 

(Cluster 2) 

HLTHIR404D 

CHCCS400C 

Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres 

Strait Islander people 

Work within a relevant legal and ethical 

framework 

Core 

Core 

CHCPRT001 

Identify and respond to children and young 

people at risk of harm 

Core 

Work placement for Stage One 

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety Core 

Stage 2 

Working in Children’s 

Services 

(Cluster 3) 

CHCECE002 Ensure the health & safety of children Core 

CHCECE004 Provide and promote healthy food and drink Core 

HLTAID004-‐ Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting 

(First Aid Certificate) 

CHCECE010 

Support the holistic development of children in 

early childhood 

Core 

Extending Learning and 

Development 

(Cluster 4) 

CHCECE009 

CHCECE013 

Use an approved learning framework to guide 

practice 

Use information about children to inform 

practice 

Core 

Core 

CHCECE011 

Provide experiences to support children’s play 

Entry Point/Continuation to -‐ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 

OR continue on to graduate with -‐ Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

Electives 

Core 

Electives 

(Childcare Centre) 

CHCORG303C 

CHCECE006 

CHCECE012 

Participate effectively in the work environment 

Support behavior of children and young people 

Support children to connect with their world 

Elective 

Elective 

Elective 

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Exit Point 



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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) 

Cluster / Stage National Code Title Core / Elective 

CHCECE017 

Foster the holistic development and well 

being of the child in early childhood 

Core 

CHCECE018 

Nurture creativity in children 

Core 

Stage 3 

Fostering and 

Nurturing Development 

(Cluster 5) 

CHCECE022 

CHCECE023 

Promote children’s agency 

Analyse information to inform learning 

Core 

Core 

CHCECE024 

Design and implement the curriculum to 

foster children’s learning and development 

Core 

CHCECE019 

Facilitate compliance in education and care 

services 

Core 

Maintaining 

Compliance in Early 

(Cluster 6) 

CHCECE016 

HLTWHS003 

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy 

environment for children 

Maintain work health and safety 

Core 

Core 

CHCECE025 

Embed sustainable practices in service 

operations 

Core 

Work placement for Stage Three 

CHCECE020 

Establish and implement plans for 

developing cooperative behaviour 

Core 

Work in partnership with families to 

Stage 4 

Supporting Inclusion 

(Cluster 7) 

CHCECE026 

provide appropriate education and care for 

children 

Core 

CHCECE021 

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all 

children 

Core 

Electives 

Electives 

Management in Early 

Childhood 

BSBLED401A 

CHCORG506E 

CHCORH624E 

CHCORG627B 

Develop teams and individuals 

Coordinate the work environment 

Provide leadership in community services 

delivery 

Provide mentoring support to colleagues 

Elective 

Elective 

Elective 

Elective 

(Cluster 8) 

CHCORG614C 

Manage a community sector organisation 

Elective 

Work placement for Stage Four 

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care – Exit Point 



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Alternate Elective Units you may select 

Childcare Centre / Long Day Care Elective Units 

CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment Elective 

CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people Elective 

CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world Elective 



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Fees 

Non-payment of fees 

Please be advised you are required to pay all fees or installments on time. If you fail to make regular 

installments by their due date, and have not negotiated alternate payment options with Empower 

College, we will reserve the right to cancel your enrolment and suspend your access to MOODLE. 

Learners removed from the course will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any completed 

units that have been paid for. If a learner is experiencing financial hardship, they will be required to 

negotiate with Empower College in advance. 

Annual trainee Administration fee 

Traineeship enrolments will incur an annual trainee fee of $506 which is paid annually and non 

refundable. Please refer to your Employer for further information. This administration fee is charged 

at the same rate as the current TAFE administration fee and is charged at the direction of the 

Department of Education. No additional enrolment fees are required for trainees. A fee may apply to 

trainees who fail to attend or provide assessment materials at a scheduled visit that result in a 

revisit. 

RPL fees 

RPL fees are charged at the rate of $285 per unit for both the Certificate III and Diploma. Please 

request an RPL Application Kit, if you wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Note there is a 

$200 Assessment Fee, which will be deducted from the total cost of the qualification upon 

enrolment. Note: this assessment fee is non-‐refundable. 

Reissuing a Certificate 

If your certificate is lost or damaged, Empower College will issue you a replacement at a cost of $35. 

Please note all damaged Certificates must be returned prior to the issuance of a replacement. 

Australian Student Tuition Assurance Scheme (ASTAS) 

Empower College is a member of ACPET, including ASTAS. ASTAS ensures that any Australian student 

displaced from a course, due to a member's inability to continue the course, is relocated efficiently 

and with minimal disruption to a comparable course with another member or approved provider. 

It satisfies the requirements of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and has been approved by 

ASQA as an alternative fee protection measure under the Standards for NVR Registered Training 

Organisations (SNR 11.3e and 22.3e). Confirmation of ASQA's approval is available on their website. 

(www.asqa.gov.au/news) 

The benefits of membership are that learners fees paid in advance 

are protected by ASTAS. 



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Refund policy 

Refunds applicable to an Online \ Classroom Learner: 

Refunds of fees will only be made in the following circumstances: 

• Where a learner has overpaid fees 

• Empower College cancels the training and cannot make arrangements to conduct the course 

at a later date, a full refund shall apply 

• In circumstances beyond the student’s control, such as corroborated injury, ill health, 

bereavement or other appropriate reasons subject to the acceptance of the RTO Manager 

• Where a learner withdraws prior to starting the induction, providing at least fourteen (14) 

days notice, from the proposed commencement date, Empower College will issue you a full 

refund however, retain a non-‐refundable administration fee 

• In the event an applicant is continuously not meeting expectations with their Language, 

Literacy and Numeracy assessment and therefore, cannot continue the course, a full refund 

shall apply. 

Refunds applicable to a traineeship: 

• Empower College cancels the training and cannot make arrangements to conduct the course 

at a later date, a full refund shall apply. Learners are required to return textbooks and 

tablets to Empower College that are issued as part of their traineeship. Where these are not 

returned or they are damaged, Empower College will retain all fees paid. 

• Where a learner withdraws due to no longer wishing to proceed with the qualification, or 

where the employer dismisses the learner, no refunds are applicable. 

• In circumstances beyond the learner’s control, such as corroborated injury, ill health, 

bereavement or other appropriate reasons where the learner is unable to continue to 

participate in the qualification. These circumstances are subject to the acceptance of the 

RTO Manager. Empower College will retain a non-‐refundable administration fee and refund 

the remainder. Learners are required to return textbooks and tablets to Empower College 

that are issued as part of their traineeship. Where these are not returned or they are 

damaged, Empower College will retain all fees paid. 

• In the event an applicant is continuously not meeting expectations with their Language, 

Literacy and Numeracy assessment and therefore, cannot continue the course, a full refund 

shall apply. 



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Course Fee’s and Payment Schedule 

Certificate III -‐ Online Study 

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and 

Care 

Upfront Fee 

Upfront Fee 

$2,500 

Interest Free Payment Plan for Certificate III 

Based Over 12 Months 

Payment Plan 

Weekly -‐ $48.07 

Fortnightly -‐ $96.15 

Monthly -‐ $208.33 

Certificate III – Classroom Study 

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and 

Care 

Upfront Fee 

Interest Free Payment Plan for Certificate III 


Upfront Fee 

$3,870 

Payment Plan 

Weekly -‐ $74.45 

Please Note: These installments include the Enrolment fee 


Monthly -‐ $322.50 

Diploma – Online Study 


Combined with CHC30113 Certificate III 

Upfront Payment 

*Please Note: If you already hold a Certificate III 

Upfront Fee 

$5,600 

ONLY $3,600 

Payment Plan for Diploma 


OR 

Payment Plan 

Weekly -‐ $53.84 

Please Note: These installments include the Enrolment Fee 


Monthly -‐ $233.33 



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Diploma – Classroom Study 


Upfront Payment 

$8,000 

OR 

Payment Plan for Diploma 


Payment Plan 

Weekly -‐ $76.92 

Please Note: These payment plans can be paid quicker or in larger 

Larger installments 


Monthly -‐ $333.33 

Traineeship 

Traineeship 

Traineeship in Early Childhood Education and Care 

Existing Worker Trainee 

CHC30113 Certificate III -‐ $2100* 

CHC50113 Diploma -‐ $4200** 

New Entrant Trainee (Admin Fee) 

$506 yearly (Upfront) 

OR 

Initial Fee -‐ $253 

+ 

Midway Fee -‐ $253 

*CHC30113 Certificate III of Early Childhood 

Education and Care – 12 Month duration 

(full-‐time) 

**CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood 

Education and Care – 24 Month duration 

(full-‐time) 

First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis 

HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an 

Education and Care Setting 

Price 

First Aid 

Asthma -‐ $45 

Anaphylaxis -‐ $45 

Or all three for -‐ $230 



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