Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. 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 an individual involving a technical specialist with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the core and access network capabilities of the service provider who can:
- plan the development of the customer access network infrastructure
- plan the development of the core network for the service provider and asset owner
- plan network capacity for new technology in products and services
- analyse demand data and evaluate network growth and impact on the network.
This qualification prepares individuals for the industry in planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies.
This is required for the national broadband infrastructure network planning.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- service provider network planner
- service provider network designer
- telecommunications planning 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 ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning 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 ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning 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 ICT50513 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design should be considered with a view to meeting pathways into ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks or 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 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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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 = 10
6 core units, plus
4 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
BSBPMG521A Manage project integration
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
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
ELECTIVE UNITS
Education
ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products
Financial management
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections
Product skills and advice
ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products
Project management
ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief
ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications
ICTPMG6033A Develop a project management plan
Network planning
ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network
Sustainability
ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
Telecommunications engineering networks
ICTTEN4241A Design network projects
ICTTEN4242A Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements
ICTTEN4243A Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations
ICTTEN4244A Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations
ICTTEN5024A Provide consultancy and technical support in the customer premises equipment sector
(Emerging technologies)
ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network
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.
Commercial business
Core units plus:
- BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
- FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections.
- two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Project management
Core units plus:
- BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
- ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications
- two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Customer focus
Core units plus:
ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products
ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products
two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role