Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. Change in WHS core unit. Additional elective units included. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a tradesperson with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
- install and maintain access network cabling and equipment for high speed broadband as part of the national network
- install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed internet broadband network infrastructure
- install and maintain telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products on customer premises according to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner
- install voice and data telecommunications equipment
- install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and simple customer premises equipment.
This role includes assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault-finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
This qualification also introduces the skills required for the broadband deployment using fibre optic devices.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- broadband installer
- optical broadband installer
- wireless broadband network installer
- broadband network infrastructure installer
- access network cabling installer
- installer of telecommunications aerial cable access network
- installer of telecommunications underground cable access network.
Prerequisite Units
The following unit within this qualification has a prerequisite. This is detailed as follows:
Code and title |
Prerequisite unit required |
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule |
ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule |
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT30113 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology, candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, may select from a range of Certificate IV qualifications in the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
All training programs must be undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
6 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
8 elective units from Group B general units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. A minimum of five of these electives must be taken from Certificate III level.
A maximum of three units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with three units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level. One of those three units from Group B general elective units may be substituted from Group A workplace elective units where required by a specific job role.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
CORE UNITS
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practises
ICTBWN3205B Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments
ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults
ICTTEN2008A Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
ICTTEN2140B Use hand and power tools
ICTWHS2170B Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Workplace elective units
BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business
ICASAS305A Provide IT advice to clients
ICTEDU3053A Train customers in new technology
ICTWOR2141A Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team
ICTWOR3028A Organise resources
ICTWOR3035A Organise material supply
ICTWOR3041A Schedule resources
ICTWOR3093A Manage spare parts
ICTWOR3127A Supervise worksite activities
Group B - General elective units
Broadband and wireless networks
ICTBWN3082B Perform tests on optical communication system and components
ICTBWN3088B Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs
ICTBWN3090B Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
ICTBWN3100B Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation
Cabling
ICTCBL2017B Alter services to existing cable system
ICTCBL2064A Haul underground cable
ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
ICTCBL2066B Joint and terminate coaxial cable
ICTCBL2068A Install a telecommunications service to a building
ICTCBL2131A Install an above ground equipment enclosure
ICTCBL2132A Erect aerial cable supports
ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
ICTCBL2134A Fix aerial cable
ICTCBL2135A Joint metallic conductor cable in access network
ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTCBL2139B Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits
ICTCBL2163A Install a cable lead-in
ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises
ICTCBL3011B Install and terminate coaxial cable
ICTCBL3014A Hand over systems and equipment
ICTCBL3018A Install underground enclosures and conduit
ICTCBL3019A Install underground cable
ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports
ICTCBL3021A Install aerial cable
ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over cable
ICTCBL3069A Install network cable equipment
ICTCBL3103A Maintain cable network
Occupational health and safety
ICTOHS2080A Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
ICTOHS2153B Work safely near power infrastructure
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Radio frequency networks
ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment
ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
Telecommunications engineering networks
ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN3063A Locate, identify and rectify recurrent network faults
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context of this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units.
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level but they are in no way prescriptive.
Aerial cable installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTCBL2017B Alter services to existing cable system
- ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
- ICTCBL2163B Install a cable lead-in
- ICTCBL3021A Install aerial cable
- four additional elective units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Broadband network infrastructure installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
- ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
- ICTCBL3011B Install and terminate coaxial cable
- ICTCBL3069A Install network cable equipment
- four additional elective units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Optical broadband network installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTBWN3082B Perform tests on optical communication system and components
- ICTBWN3088B Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs
- ICTBWN3090B Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
- ICTBWN3100B Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation
- four additional elective units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Underground cable installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTCBL2064A Haul underground cable
- ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
- ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
- ICTCBL2163A Install a cable lead-in
- ICTCBL3018A Install underground enclosures and conduit
- ICTCBL3019A Install underground cable
- two additional elective units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from the Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Wireless broadband network installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
- ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment
- ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements
- ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
- four additional elective units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role