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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 Training Sector. Empower College delivers a range of nationally recognised training courses and provides services designed to develop the skills of Early Childhood Educators and 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 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 work 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. The Trainers at Empower College represent the highest standard of Children s Services Training and are eager to pass their knowledge to you! EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 2

Empower College have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who 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. Our courses go further, to give you the extra tools and skills you need for your Child Care career. 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, bring 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. We provide a number of flexible training options, including Classroom based, Traineeships and Distance Learning. We offer the convenience of flexible payment options and our Learner Support Services ensures you are provided every opportunity to successfully complete your course. 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 Government Bodies, and the Child Care industry, to ensure that every aspect of our training stays ahead of what you need to know, to do a great job. Our focus on quality improvement is about continuously improving everything we do. Here at Empower College, we pride ourselves as a college that is passionate about Early Childhood Education and we only deliver Children s Services qualifications. We are able to adapt to the industry requirements quickly and easily, to provide services to Centres and Early Childhood Educators when they need it. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 3

This qualification covers workers who use Organisation policies, procedures and individual children s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the setting, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Learners are required to complete 11 Core Units and 4 Elective Units. This matrix shows how we cluster the units and the relationship between units of competency and the actual work requirements/functions of the work role: LEARNING AREAS UNITS OF COMPETENCY SECTION 1 Health and Safety CHCCN511B Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children SECTION 2 Professional Skills CHCIC501B CHCRF511A Manage children s services practice to address regulations and quality assurance Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for the child SECTION 3 Professional Practice CHCIC511A CHCORG428A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children s services Reflect on and improve own professional practice SECTION 4 Child Development 1 CHCFC502A CHCFC503A CHCFC504A Foster physical development in early childhood Foster social development in early childhood Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood SECTION 5 Child Development 2 CHCFC505A CHCFC506A Foster cognitive development in early childhood Foster children s language and communication development Continued on next page EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 4

SECTION 6 Creative Expression CHCFC507A CHCFC508A Use music to enhance children s experience and development Foster children s aesthetic and creative development SECTION 7 Addition Needs CHCIC510A CHCIC512A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs SECTION 8 Programming and Play CHCPR502E CHCPR509A CHCPR510B CHCPR614D Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children s development Gather, interpret and use information about children Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children Observe children and interpret observations Working with Children s Check; The Core Units from Certificate III in Children s Services, plus the Unit Provide care for babies (or equivalent) from a Registered Training Organisation; Age limits may apply due to industry regulations All applicants must have the physical ability to complete all the requirements of this course Learners will be assessed for literacy and numeracy during the enrolment process. Where learners have been identified with LL&N issues that may impact on the successful completion of their course, Empower College will implement student support arrangements. However where severe LL&N issues have been identified, potential learners will be directed to appropriate LL&N program. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 5

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. Classroom training will be delivered over 18 weeks with class attendance of 3 days per week and a total of 3 weeks full time work placement. Online Learning allows you to complete this qualification at your own pace with a total duration of 24 months. You will need to be self-directing and will be required to complete a combination of written and workplace assessment tasks. As a distance learner, you will have access to our Moodle, where you can assess all the required resources at any time of day! Empower College offers early completion upon request and is granted on an individual basis. As a distance based learner, you will be required to complete a total of 3 weeks full time work placement. Both Classroom and Online mode of study will consist of 318 hours of classroom workshops and 160 hours of workplace learning and activities. You are also expected to undertake an additional 140 hours of self directed study throughout the duration of the course. 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, via on the job training and assessment. Duration is 12 months or the part time equivalent. Please note this is an employment based learning. For further information, please contact Sydney Childcare Employment on (02) 9683 3400. DELIVERY OPTIONS PAYMENT OPTIONS COST Classroom Training Installments by Direct Debit $5050 Fortnightly repayments Over 15 fortnights $400 Enrolment fee* and $310 a fortnight Online Learning NSW New Entrant Traineeship Installments by Direct Debit $3700 Fortnightly repayments over 52 fortnights $71.15 a fortnight Annual Administration fee* $478 QLD Traineeship fee Student contribution fee Currently waived by state government RPL $200 Enrolment fee* $200 per unit *Once RPL has been granted the $200 enrolment fee is deducted from the total course cost *All Enrolment fees/ Administration fees are Non Refundable. This fee is set by State regulatory body ** Student contribution fee is set by state regulatory body EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 6

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Traineeship enrolments will incur an annual trainee fee of $478 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 are charged by per unit at the rate of $200 per unit. Please request an RPL Application Kit, if you wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Note there is a $250 Assessment Fee, which will be deducted from the total cost of the qualification upon enrolment. Note this assessment fee is non-refundable. If your certificate is lost or damaged, Empower College will issue you a replacement at a cost of $80. Please note all damaged Certificates must be returned prior to the issuance of a replacement. 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. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 8

Empower College will refund fees under the following terms: A full refund can be provided to learners, or the funding bodies, when a course is cancelled by Empower College prior to commencement. If the course has commenced and is subsequently cancelled, the college will endeavor to complete the learner by offering the first available place in the next course or an alternate method of delivery. If learners are unable to change their enrolment, a refund on a pro rata basis will be offered and a Statement of Attainment for completed units assessed as competent will be issued. All request for refund of course fees under any other circumstance must be submitted in writing, An eighty-five percent (85%) refund is available up to 10 working days prior to the commencement of the course or qualification. Cancellation of an enrolment under these circumstances will incur the $200 non-refundable administration fee. No refund is available where cancellation is made less than ten (10) working days prior to the commencement of a course, or to participants who leave before finishing their chosen course. Refunds will be considered on a pro rata basis for learners who fall ill or are injured to the extent that they can no longer undertake the course, providing learners supply supporting evidence and submit a written application for refund. Empower College will notify learners of the outcomes of the request for a refund within 7 days. A Statement of Attainment will be issued for the completed units. Traineeship annual trainee fee ($478) are non refundable in all cases. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 9

Empower College provides a competency-based approach to training. Competency-based training (CBT) is an approach to vocational education and training that places emphasis on a person s ability to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding. All learners enrolled in the Certificate III in Children s Services will be required to complete written assessment tasks, as well as workplace assessment tasks. An Assessor may also call you to have a competency conversation, which will be based on strategic questions, to fill any gaps. Empower College will appoint each learner with an Assessor who has the relevant qualifications and has significant experience in both the early childhood section and vocational training sector. Empower College provides a competency-based approach to training which places emphasis on a person s ability to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding. Therefore, you will not get a graded mark; rather, you will be deemed competent or not competent. You will be assessed both on and off the job. On the job workplace assessment enables you to demonstrate and apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace. Off the job assessments will enable you to provide evidence of the essential skills and knowledge across the areas outlined in the range statement. Empower College trainers will provide you with feedback regarding your assessments. Both written and practical assessments have marking sheets to be completed. If you have not met competency, you will receive feedback and guidance and have the opportunity to resubmit the assessment, note you will be given 3 attempts. If you have been deemed not competent and believe that the assessment decision is incorrect or unjustified, you may appeal the decision as per the Appeals Policy. You will be required to undertake practical experiences within the workplace to demonstrate your competence. Work placement will be arranged by Empower College at the necessary time during the course. You may nominate a preferred Centre to undertake your work placement, however, the Centre must meet the conditions of Empower College work placement, as well as meet he necessary requirements for the completion of your training and Assessment. If you are an online learner, you may be required to organise your own work placement, however, you will receive the support and documentation necessary to approach a Child Care Centre. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 10

If you would like to appeal against and assessment decision, the following process will apply: 1) You should in the first instance approach the Assessor. 2) If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the Assessor, you can formally appeal the decision to the Training Coordinator using the Appeal Against Assessment Form. 3) The Training Coordinator will devise a solution and discuss it with you. The solution may involve reassessment with another Assessor. 4) If you are still dissatisfied with the decision of the Assessor, the matter will be referred to the RTO Manager for review. Empower College recognises the importance of complaints management as part of quality service. The Complaints Policy of Empower College ensures that all complaints are dealt with in a constructive and timely manner following the National Complaints Code. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the process of making and resolving complaints. Copies of the Complaint Form are made available on the College website, in the Learner Handbook and at our Head Office. Empower College will acknowledge the receipt of all Complaint Forms within 2 business days and endeavours to resolve all complaints within a 7 day timeframe. Any Learner experiencing difficulties or concerns about their training experience should in the first instance make contact with their Trainer or Empower College Management. A range of solutions may be discussed and provided. You should be made aware of support services and accessibility issues. Wherever possible, modified facilities and resources will be provided to assist you with specific needs or disabilities. Where required, additional support and assistance can be outsourced to appropriate local welfare and guidance support services. It is the policy of Empower College to determine the Language, Literacy & Numeracy skills of learners undertaking training at Empower College in order to provide a training program suitable for the learning abilities of our clients. In doing this all Learners upon enrolment of any course will complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy evaluation to determine any learner support requirements or suitability of the learner to undertake the course. The RTO deploys a range of support and assistance methods (including but not limited to modified assessment tools and resources, flexible delivery and assessment, alternative resources and mentors/coaches) to ensure that all Learners are given every opportunity to prove competence. Support is available in cases where language, literacy and numeracy concerns exist. Support ranges from individual assistance from other Empower College trainers to referrals to specialist LL&N courses. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 11

Empower College is committed to providing training and assessment services to all clients regardless of race, religion, sex, socio-economic status, disability, language, literacy or numeracy. All Learners have timely access to current and accurate records of their participation. Learners seeking advice concerning their course participation should in the first instance contact Empower College Reception. Empower College identifies and complies with all Commonwealth, State/Territory legislation and regulatory requirements including Vocational Education and Training Act 2005, the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations. A comprehensive list is available to view at either www.empowercollege.com.au or in hard copy at the College Reception. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 12

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Empower College recognises Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO s. Learners who have Qualifications and/or Statements of Attainment may request to have these recognised under credit transfer arrangements. Learners requesting credit transfer are required to complete a Credit Transfer Form and submit certified copies of the Qualification and/or Statement of Attainment. These must contain the training package code, unit of competency code and name, and the RTO registration number. Credit transfer applications received by Empower College will be forwarded to the next scheduled Management meeting for consideration and approval. Empower College is committed to providing up to date and relevant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) information to all Learners at enrolment and whilst enrolled and will provide support and guidance regarding RPL enquiries in a timely manner. Empower College recognises that you may be able to demonstrate a particular competency on the basis of prior learning or skills obtained in the workforce. RPL can be granted for individual units of competency or an entire qualification from a training package. To gain RPL you will need to demonstrate competency in the elements and performance criteria of each unit of competency. Learners seeking to undertake RPL are advised to nominate this on the Enrolment Form. Further information on RPL will be provided within the RPL Application Kit. Empower College can assist you through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), if you: Are currently an untrained Childcare worker and wish to gain credit for your Certificate III in Children's Services Are currently a Certificate III trained childcare worker looking to gain credit towards the Diploma of Children's Services Have a Childcare qualification from an older training package and want to upgrade Have previous related study or experience in Children s Services We can assess your skills by: Observing you in your workplace Gathering evidence such as your resume, job description and other examples of work you have completed such as programming, accident reports etc. Ask your supervisor or director for feedback Look at other training you may have completed The RPL Process: 1) Candidate enquiry 2) Phone interview to ascertain if RPL is suitable for you 3) If suitable, enrolment and candidate to compile evidence 4) If needed a workplace visit to demonstrate your skills to a trainer 5) Submission of evidence 6) Assessor reviews your application and notifies you of the outcome 7) If needed, Gap training provided for any areas without sufficent evidence 8) Qualification or statement of attainment issued if competent Contact us today to discuss how you can get your industry experience recognised. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 14

Where disciplinary action is required, the Trainer shall notify the Learner of the reason. The first warning shall be verbal and will not be recorded on the Learner s file. If the problem continues, or is of a serious nature, the matter will be discussed with the Learner by the RTO Manager and the warning will be provided in writing. A copy will be given to the Learner and a copy placed on their file. Reasonable opportunity for the Learner to take corrective action will be provided. If the problem continues, the Learner will be placed on notice by the RTO Manager. Continued occurrences will result in further action up to and including dismissal from the training course. This notice will be provided in writing as a final written warning. In the event of continued breaches the Learner will be dismissed from the training course. Dismissal of a Learner from a training course may occur for acts of serious and willful misconduct without recourse to the above procedure. If a dispute should arise over the disciplinary action, the Complaints Policy should be followed. Upon the commencement of your course, you will log onto Moodle and click on the Induction Start here option at the bottom of the page. As part of your online induction, you will be provided with information on the following: Using our Online Learning System Learner Handbook, Policies, Procedures and important information Workplace documents Other documents Trainee specific documents Workforce funding specific documents Information for distance learners Please note you will be required to click and read all documents under this section. By opening each document and reading the information provided, you are indicating that you agree to the Terms and Conditions with Empower College. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 15

Information on courses provided by Empower College is available on the College website or through enquiry channels such as the front desk, phone or email. Enquirers receive an Information Pack containing an Enrolment Information Sheet, Course Brochure (including entry requirements and course fees), an RPL Self Assessment Form, a Working with Children Check, a Credit Transfer Form, a Fee Schedule and Enrolment Form. 1) Applicants are required to submit an Enrolment Form and Working with Children Check. These forms are accessible on the College website or can be requested in hard copy format. Forms can be submitted either on the website or in hard copy. 2) Applicants who nominate their intention to apply for RPL on the Enrolment Form will also be required to complete an RPL Self Assessment form and return it along with the completed Enrolment Form. 3) All Applicants are required to attend an enrolment interview scheduled by Empower College. Distance-based learners will be interviewed via phone. 4) Applicants are assessed against any enrolment eligibility criteria, for any additional training needs or support and are evaluated for literacy, language and numeracy levels. Learners who specify they have additional needs, will be supported by Empower College Staff and Trainers. 5) If the application is unsuccessful, a non-acceptance letter is returned to the applicant outlining the reason for non-acceptance and outlining any applicable courses commencing in the future. 6) Successful applicants are sent an acceptance letter along with an invoice for payment of course fees. Upon receipt of fees, Learners are then inducted into the training program and information is processed. HLTFA311A Apply First Aid is a core unit within the Course and is a requirement for workers in the Children s Services sector. Entrants must have the physical ability to complete all the requirements of the unit Apply First Aid including being able to perform CPR. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 16

All questions must be answered. Please complete parts A to G, sign the enrolment form and return it to us. Incomplete enrolment forms will not be processed. As a part of the enrolment process, you will be required to participate in an pre-enrolment questionnaire which prior to enrolment being accepted. PART A YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other: Family name Given name(s) Date of birth / / Gender Male Female Street address Suburb State Postcode Phone Home Work Mobile Email How did you hear about Empower College? Empower Website Newspaper Google Sydney In-home Care Word of mouth Seek Expo Other PART B COURSE DETAILS I would like to enrol in: Certificate III In Children s Services (CHC30712) Diploma in Children s Services (CHC50908) - A verified copy of your Certificate III of Children s Services must be attached and submitted with this enrolment form. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 17

I would like to study: Online Learning Traineeship Classroom Based Learning Are you seeking any RPL or Credit transfer towards this qualification? Yes - Please complete an RPL/ Credit transfer form and include this and relevant evidence with this enrolment form. No PART C PREVIOUS AND CURRENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING Highest school level completed Yr 8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 Yr 12 Are you still attending school Yes No Year of completion Vocational level completed Cert II Cert III Cert IV Diploma or above Course name Year of completion Name of institution If completed overseas, state country of completion PART D LEARNER DETAILS All information will be treated confidentially. Employment status Full-time Part-time Casual Self-employed Volunteer Unemployed Looking for employment Reason for Enrolling in Course To get a job To get a better job or promotion To start a new career For personal interest/self development It was a job requirement I wanted extra skills for my job To get into another course Other: EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 18

Learner Details Are you an Australian Permanent Resident? No Yes, Visa details: Country of citizenship Year of arrival (if not born in Australia) Main language spoken at home Other languages spoken How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all Are you of aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Both None Do you have any pre-existing learning difficulties, disabilities or other conditions, which may inhibit your learning or ability to undertake study in your chosen course? Yes No If Yes, provide details: Do you require disability advice? Yes No If Yes, provide details: Do you have any conditions that may be aggravated by performing the duties associated with the position? Yes No If Yes, provide details: Do you have any medication conditions that would prevent you from performing the duties associated with the position? Yes No If Yes, provide details: Emergency Contact Details - Who can we contact in case of an emergency? Name Relationship Address Phone Mobile EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 19

PART E TRAINEE INFORMATION For learners who are only applying for a traineeship Employer Are you a: New entrant - if you are entering the Child Care workforce for the first time. Existing worker - if you current Child Care employer is signing you up to train. Centre s name Phone Address Contact person Contact phone Traineeship fees This must be paid in full prior to commencement of traineeship. Your choice of payment: Payment in full via credit card Payment in full via direct deposit from your bank account PART F PAYMENT OPTIONS Please refer to Fee Schedule Preferred payment option for course fees: Direct deposit from your bank account fortnightly Direct deposit from a Credit Card fortnightly (Surcahrge may apply) PART G DECLARATION These Terms & Conditions apply to enrolment into Courses offered by Empower College. 1. A binding agreement shall arise between you and Empower College (ABN 47 824 997 758), which shall be governed by the laws of New South Wales, when you accept the Terms and Conditions by making your first payment towards your Course. 2. Empower College will provide competency based training & assessment that enables Learners to attain a nationally recognised qualification in Children s Services. Upon successful completion of your Course, Empower College will issue a testamur relative to the qualification you have achieved. 3. By accepting these Terms and Conditions, you agree to comply with the Empower College Policies and Procedures as published on the College s Online Learning System and in the Learner Handbook. 4. You confirm that you fulfil all entry requirements for the Course in which you are enrolling and agree to a Working with Children Check to be submitted. EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 20

5. A fee may apply to trainees who fail to attend (or advise Empower college of cancelation at least 2 working days prior) or provide assessments at a scheduled visit resulting in a revisit 6. Empower College will supply you Learning resources. These resources will become the property of the learner and responsibility of maintenance and upkeep will reside with the learner. 7. Apply First Aid (HLTFA301C) is a requirement for workers in the Children s Services sector. Entrants must have the physical ability to complete all the requirements of the unit including being able to perform CPR. 8. Learners will be required to undertake practical experiences within the workplace to demonstrate their competence. Work placement will be arranged by Empower College at the necessary time during the Course. 9. If Learners have not completed year 10 or equivalent they will be assessed for language, literacy & numeracy (LL&N) levels during the enrolment process. Empower College will implement student support arrangements for Learners identified with LLN issues that may impact on the successful completion of the Course 10. Learners who require additional support services will be assisted in accordance with Empower College support services policies. 11. Course materials and access to the online learning system will be issued upon receipt of your first payment being received. 12. If you are under 18 years of age, Empower College will process this Learner Agreement & the Enrolment attached hereto once it has been signed by your parent or guardian. By signing this Learner Agreement, your parent or guardian agrees to be bound by the terms contained herein & shall become legally responsible for all payments to Empower College with respect to your Course. 13. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice. You should always check the Empower College Online learning system for the current and official version of this document. 14. Access to student information may be provided only where the Standards for Registered Training Organizations, government funding or an officer of the law require Empower College to do so 15. A Trainee Administration fee is to be by all trainees prior to training commencing. All trainees hereby agree to pay the Administration fee in full within 14 days of an invoice being issued. I am Aware that access to the Online Learning System will be suspended if my course fees are not paid as they become due. LEARNER DECLARATION By signing the Empower College Enrolment Form, I declare that: The information provided by me on this form is correct. I have the financial capacity to meet all my course fees and agree to pay all fees as they become due. I agree with Empower College refund policy and I also agree the administration fee in non refundable in all cases. I will inform the college if my contact details change (including mail, email and/ or phone). I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of enrolment as stated above. I have attached a copy of any additional forms required for Credit transfer, RPL or to enter the Diploma of Children s Services. APPLICANT SIGNATURE (Signature of Parent/Guardian required for applicants under 18 years) Name Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY) EMPOWER COLLEGE CHC50908: DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN S SERVICES INFORMATION PACK V3.10 JANUARY 2013 21