Qualification details

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. Change in WHS core unit.
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 Cabling at the customer premises in accordance 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 basic 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 and data cabling
• 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 

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• after achieving a Certificate II qualification from this or another accredited Training Package or accredited course

or

• with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving ICT30613 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks, 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 conducted with the 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	documenting test methods and results conveying information to clients, colleagues and other site personnel completing job reports and compliance forms interpreting plan as a set of functions to be implemented confirming approval for time and method of site access with customers documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and problems providing feedback to customers on operating the equipment
Teamwork	identifying members and roles of team identifying and contributing to team tasks and goals recognising and responding positively to conflict within team working with team members to work with clients and install equipment relating personal role to the industry participating in a team structure by identifying team members, tasks and goals and recognising and responding positively to conflict applying interpersonal skills with clients, employer, supervisors, work associates, team members and other contractors giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisational goals
Problem solving	ranking likely causes of fault in order of probability to ensure a methodical approach to fault identification identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions identifying faults or optimisation options rectifying faults and adjusting system to optimal operation determining cable routes taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements following up promptly on difficulties and known problem areas
Initiative and enterprise	prioritising urgent requests and acting according to organisational guidelines identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions adapting plan to suit specific features of site identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines
Planning and organising	identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives planning and provision to meet key dates and milestones gathering data for the installation of systems and equipment planning the installation of fibre cable, taking into account technical, scheduling and financial considerations interpreting design and relating to site characteristics prioritising work according to organisation guidelines
Self-management	identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives identifying work to be completed developing installation plans to ensure minimal disruption to the workplace checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specification applying all related WHS requirements and work practices, including job safety analysis (JSA), protective clothing and personal safety items relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule using strategies to present a professional image to customers interpreting and applying relevant regulations and standards
Learning	relating current or intended role to career objectives in a positive manner giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisational goals making clients aware of opportunities that exist for system upgrades, additional services and training seeking assistance from team members when necessary providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members providing training to customers on system, product, product features and facilities
Technology	checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specifications testing and measuring of broadband network infrastructure installing and operating telecommunications equipment and products installing and operating equipment and products installing and configuring access network devices identifying, replacing or repairing faulty parts and equipment

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12 

6 core units, plus 

1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus 

5 elective units from Group B 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 B general elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level. One of those two 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

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

ICTCBL2131A Install an above ground equipment enclosure

ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure

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

ICTCBL3013A Perform cable and system test on customer premises

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

ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises

ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over cable

ICTCBL3069A Install network cable equipment

ICTCBL3103A Maintain cable network

ICT use 

ICAICT302A Install and optimise operating system software

ICAICT303A Connect internal hardware components

Occupational health and safety 

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

ICTOHS2153B Work safely near power infrastructure

Radio frequency networks 

ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline

ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment

ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network

Telecommunications engineering networks 

ICTTEN2219A Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

ICTTEN3063A Locate, identify and rectify recurrent network faults

ICTTEN3074A Recover customer premises equipment

ICTTEN3075A Refurbish customer premises equipment

ICTTEN3077B Commission an electronic unit

ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system

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
• one additional unit from Group B general elective units or 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
• one additional unit from Group B general elective units or 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
• one additional unit from Group B general elective units or 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:

• ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
• ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
• ICTCBL2163B Install a cable lead-in
• ICTCBL3018A Install underground enclosures and conduit
• ICTCBL3019A Install underground cable

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
• one additional unit from Group B general elective units or Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role