Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. Units updated to current versions. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:
- install, test and commission voice and data communications networks in medium to large enterprises using Next Generation Networks (NGN) technologies
- provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications and IT networks
- cover local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), IP based protocol systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications networks, secured networks, 3G/4G cellular mobile networks, microwave systems, wireless and wired line networks, databases, routers, switches and servers
- install and maintain IP based network telecommunications equipment.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- installer of emerging technologies
- IP based network installer
- specialised network infrastructure installer
- secure IT network installer
- telecommunications technical specialist.
Prerequisite units
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving the ICT40210 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering or another relevant accredited Training Package qualification or relevant accredited course
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- providing evidence of competency in the core units required for the ICT40210 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering or equivalent units with vocational experience
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- with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
For candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, the electives selected in the ICT50210 Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering, should be considered with a view to meeting pathways into the ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks qualification or the ICT60210 Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications or University programs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
All training programs must be conducted with the reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
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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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 = 10
4 core units , plus
6 elective units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
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
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief
ICTTEN5037A Design a telecommunications project
ELECTIVE UNITS
Compliance
ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit
Education
ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products
ICT use
(IP networks)
ICAICT508A Evaluate vendor products and equipment
ICANWK516A Determine best-fit topology for a local network
Network planning
ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core network design
ICTNPL5096A Develop planning strategies for access network design
ICTNPL5101A Apply service measures and demand forecasting to products and services planning
ICTNPL5154A Develop planning strategies for building environment design
Optical networks
ICTOPN5118A Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing systems
ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network
ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over
ICTOPN5121A Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system
ICTOPN5122A Test the performance of specialised optical devices
ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network
Project management
ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans
ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications
Product specific skills and advice
ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products
Radio frequency networks
ICTRFN5097A Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements
ICTRFN5148A Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
ICTRFN5179A Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots
Sustainability
ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
Telecommunications engineering networks
ICTITU5144A Test telecommunications network using virtual instruments
ICTTEN5024A Provide consultancy and technical support in the customer premises equipment sector
ICTTEN5038A Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network
ICTTEN5058A Acceptance test new systems and equipment
ICTTEN5059A Commission telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN5060A Integrate new systems and equipment into the telecommunications network
ICTTEN5061A Cut over new and replacement network equipment
ICTTEN5083A Locate, diagnose and rectify complex faults
ICTTEN5084A Provide expert advice and support on complex faults
ICTTEN5092A Undertake planned outage management
ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications
Emerging technologies
ICTTEN5203A Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network
IP networks
ICTTEN5147A Administer a data communications network
ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network
ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server
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.
Customer business
Core units plus:
- ICAICT508A Evaluate vendor products and equipment
- ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans
- ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications
- ICTTEN5024A Provide consultancy and technical support in the customer premises equipment sector
- ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications
- one additional unit from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
IP Networks
Core units plus:
- ICANWK516A Determine best-fit topology for a local network
- ICTTEN5147A Administer a data communications network
- ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network
- ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch
- ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server
- one additional unit from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Emerging technologies
Core units plus:
- ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
- ICTTEN5203A Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
- ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network
- three additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Broadband infrastructure
Core units plus:
- ICTOPN5118A Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing systems
- ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over
- ICTOPN5121A Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system
- ICTRFN5179A Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots
- two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Workplace development
Core units plus:
- ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products
- ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products
- ICTTEN5084A Provide expert advice and support on complex faults
- three additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role