What is Fee-for-Service Funding? 

Fee-for-Service is a great, affordable option if you are not eligible for the Government funding options. It means you can still study your chosen qualification with Cple and pay for the qualification as you progress – there is no need to pay for the entire qualification upfront! 

Each qualification involves different costs, based on qualification levels and the number of units of competency.   

If you have previously completed any units of competency that are included in your chosen qualification, please notify Cple as you may be eligible for Credit Transfer. Applying for Credit Transfer is free and will result in you not needing to pay for any units that have been successfully credited. Cple will assist you with this process.

Please contact Cple to discuss Government funding options prior to making the decision to enrol as a Fee-for-Service student. We will assist you to determine if you are eligible for any Government funding, such as User Choice Funding. 

NOTE: If you are not yet employed on a permanent basis, you can commence as a Fee-for-Service student and then change to User Choice Funding if you find permanent employment in an ACT workplace. Cple will assist you to discuss this option with your potential employer.   

When do I need to pay for the qualification?  

You are not required to pay for the qualification upfront. Instead, you pay the initial Student Administration Fee upon enrolment and then pay for each module (Units of Competencies) as you progress through the qualification. When you commence each module, we will invoice you for the units you have started.  

You can also arrange regular payment instalments to make your life easy and studying affordable! We will assist you to find a payment plan to suit your needs. 

Qualification Cost Structure 

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 
Student Administration Fee $100.00 
Module Fees  ($220 per Unit of Competency) 
Module: Health and Safety HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $220 
Module: Working in Early Childhood CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care $440 
Module: Frameworks for Reflection CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice $440 
Module: Care and Protection CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $220 
Module: Care and Nurturing CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers $440 
Module: Relationships and Connections  CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children $220 
Module: Supporting Children’s Development CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice $660 
Module: Connections with Nature CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment $220 
Module: Inclusion and Diversity CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $660 
TOTAL COST  (including administration fee, excluding HLTAID012 unit costs): $3,620.00 
HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting Charges for this unit are dependent on the fees set by the first aid training provider you choose to use for completion. 

Example Payment Plans 

Example 1 

The following example is based on a student who does not have any Credit Transfers, and who is completing the qualification over 12 months: 

  • Fortnightly Payments of $140 over 26 fortnights (25 payments of $140, 1 payment of $120) 

Example 2 

The following example is based on a student who does not have any Credit Transfers, and who is completing the qualification over 18 months: 

  • Fortnightly Payments of $100 over 37 fortnights (36 payments of $100, 1 payment of $20) 

Example 3 

The following example is based on a student who does not have any Credit Transfers, and who is completing the qualification over 24 months: 

  • Fortnightly Payments of $75 over 49 fortnights (48 payments of $75, 1 payment of $20) 

Real-world flexibility in action

Case study example: Amandeep 

Amandeep has always had a passion for working with children and has been volunteering at her local community centre’s early childhood service. She has decided to pursue a career as an early childhood educator but does not hold any formal qualifications required for the role. 

As Amandeep is not yet employed, she enrols with Cple under Fee-for-Service Funding and only pays for the Student Administration Fee and her first module ($320 – paying $100 a fortnight for 2 months). 

While completing her first module, Amandeep applies for educator positions in early childhood services located in ACT. Her Cple Trainer/Assessor provides her with resume writing resources and interview tips, and refers her to some local job-seeker support services specialising in the Early Childhood Sector.

Amandeep’s first module also provides her with a great understanding of the role of an educator, which helps her when she’s responding to questions in her job interviews. Her knowledge of child safety practices in education impresses the interviewers. 

After 6 weeks, Amandeep successfully secures permanent employment as an Early Childhood Educator. Her Cple Trainer/Assessor has a conversation with her new employer to explain User Choice Funding and the benefits to the workplace and Amandeep. As Cple’s study model is so flexible and adaptable to the workplace, her new manager agrees to Amandeep accessing User Choice Funding. Cple arrange all of the paperwork and the sign-up process. 

Amandeep is then changed from Fee-for-Service Funding to User Choice Funding and she no longer needs to pay for her qualification.