Modification History
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This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. Units updated to current versions. |
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This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
- install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies
- install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure
- install and maintain internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
- install IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises
- 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 and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment
- assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks
- plan and perform installations
- test installed equipment and fault find.
This role also involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- customer computer system installer
- customer premises equipment installer
- home network installer
- IP based network installer
- network security equipment installer
- optical network equipment installer
- radio technician
- RFID system installer
- secure IT network installer
- SME network installer
- sustainability network equipment installer
- telecommunications network technician
- wireless LAN installer
- wireless network equipment installer.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving the ICT30110 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology or ICT30210 Certificate III in Telecommunications or ICT30310 Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling or ICT30610 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks 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 ICT30110 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology or ICT30210 Certificate III in Telecommunications or ICT30310 Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling or ICT30610 Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks or equivalent units with vocational experience
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- with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the ICT40210 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering, candidates may undertake the ICT50210 Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
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 and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework 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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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 11
3 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
7 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 IV or Diploma 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
ICTPMG4152A Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
ICTTEN4081A Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Workplace elective units
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB407A Manage a small team
ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTTEN4003B Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation
Group B - General elective units
Cabling
ICTCBL4002B Prepare design drawings and specification for a cable installation
ICTCBL4004B Schedule and supply cabling installation
ICTCBL4023B Supervise cabling project
ICTCBL4057B Test cable bearers
ICTCBL4099A Remotely locate and identify cable network faults
Digital reception technology
ICTDRE4166A Integrate customer digital reception equipment
ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes
ICT use
IP networks
ICAICT405A Develop detailed technical design
ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security
ICANWK410A Install network hardware to a network
ICANWK411A Install software to networked computers
ICANWK416A Build security into virtual private networks
ICANWK417A Build an enterprise wireless network
ICASAS301A Run standard diagnostic tests
Occupational health and safety
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
ICTOHS2153B Work safely near power infrastructure
Optical networks
ICTOPN4115B Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment
ICTOPN4117A Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation
Project management
ICTPMG4048B Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
Radio frequency networks
ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications
ICTRFN4159A Test and repair cellular network equipment
ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring
ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment
ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
Sustainability
ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks
ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware
ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for power over ethernet
Telecommunications engineering networks
ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN4001B Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment
ICTTEN4040A Assign a transmission path
ICTTEN4051A Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment
ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment
ICTTEN4073A Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades
ICTTEN4076A Complete equipment and software upgrades
ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system
ICTTEN4085A Monitor, analyse and action telecommunications network alarms
ICTTEN4086A Undertake routine maintenance of the telecommunications network
ICTTEN4087A Undertake remote diagnosis and repair of network faults
ICTTEN4102A Repair telecommunication system faults
Emerging technologies
ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network
ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system
ICTTEN4215A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network
ICTTEN4229B Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
IP networks
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches
ICTTEN4211A Design, install and configure an internetwork
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
ICTTEN4214A Install and maintain a wide area network
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 computer system installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICAICT405A Develop detailed technical design
- ICTTEN4076A Complete equipment and software upgrades
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- four additional 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
Customer premises equipment installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTTEN4051A Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment
- ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment
- ICTTEN4073A Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades
- ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system
- three additional 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
Emerging technology installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network
- ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system
- ICTTEN4229B Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
- two additional 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
Home network installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
- ICTDRE4166A Integrate customer digital reception equipment
- ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- ICTTEN4229B Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
- two additional 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 network equipment installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTOPN4115B Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
- ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment
- ICTOPN4117A Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation
- ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
- three additional 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
Network Security equipment installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security
- ICANWK416A Build security into virtual private networks
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
- three additional 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
RFID system installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICANWK411A Install software to networked computers
- ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system
- three additional 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
SME network installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches
- ICTTEN4211A Design, install and configure an internetwork
- ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
- ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
- three additional 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
Sustainability network equipment installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks
- ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware
- ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for power over ethernet
- four additional 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
Wireless LAN installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICANWK416A Build security into virtual private networks
- ICANWK417A Build an enterprise wireless network
- ICANWK411A Install software to networked computers
- ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
- three additional 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
Wireless network equipment installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
- ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications
- ICTRFN4159A Test and repair cellular network equipment
- ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment
- four additional 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