Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package v2.0. Updated imported units BSBCUS201A to BSBCUS201B. Qualification outcomes remain unchanged. |
Release 1 |
This qualification first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package v1.0 |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context of installation of a limited range of digital reception equipment for either a customer or an enterprise. They would perform limited fault finding on a range of digital reception equipment for both cable TV and free to air TV reception.
Cabling at the customer premises must be carried out 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.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- TV and digital TV antenna installer
- subscription TV installer
- satellite TV installer
- free to air TV installer.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Pathways into this 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 the ICT20410 Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, candidates may undertake the ICT30410 Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Certificate III qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
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 and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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 = 12
8 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
1 elective unit from Group B specialist units, plus
2 elective units from Group C general units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two units from Group C general elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or Certificate III level. One of those two units from Group C general elective units may be substituted with a Group A workplace elective unit 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
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICTCBL3011A Install and terminate coaxial cable
ICTDRE3156A Install digital reception equipment
ICTDRE3157A Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults
ICTOHS2170A Follow occupational health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
ICTTEN2140A Use hand and power tools
ICTTEN2007A Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
ICTTEN2105A Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Workplace elective units
BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers
BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro
business
BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business
ICTEDU3053A Train customers
ICTPMG2173A Plan, organise and undertake work activities
ICTSMB4160A Set up and operate a contractor business
ICTWOR2141A Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team
Group B - Specialist elective units
ICTCBL2162A Install a cable lead-in
ICTRFN2163A Install a satellite antenna
ICTRFN2164A Install a terrestrial antenna
Group C - General elective units
Cabling
ICTCBL2016A Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises
ICTCBL2017A Alter services to existing cable system
ICTCBL2066A Joint and terminate coaxial cable
ICTCBL2136A Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL2139A Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration
ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults
Compliance
ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
ICT use
ICAI2015B Install software applications
ICAS2014B Connect hardware peripherals
Occupational health and safety
ICTOHS2080A Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
ICTOHS2153A Work safely near power infrastructure
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
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.
Antenna installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTRFN2164A Install a terrestrial antenna
- two Group C general elective units
Contractor
Core units plus one Group B specialist elective unit as appropriate to the specific job role plus:
- ICTSMB4160A Set up and operate a contractor business
- two Group C general elective units
Free to air TV installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTRFN2163A Install a satellite antenna
- two Group C general elective units
Subscription TV installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTCBL2162A Install a cable lead-in
- two Group C general elective units