Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. ICTWOR2141 Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team moved to elective bank. Elective unit requirement increased by one. |
Release 1 |
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 digital radio telecommunications equipment
- conduct field operations of radio networks
- install and maintain worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) and wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks for high speed broadband network infrastructure
- monitor radio frequency (RF) operation and conduct field audits for compliance.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- radio communications technician
- radio frequency technician
- radio frequency field technician
- radio frequency compliance officer
- radio frequency auditor
- telecommunications radio technician
- WiMAX or WiFi system installer
- wireless system installer.
Prerequisite requirements
The following unit within this qualification have prerequisites. 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
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT40313 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications, candidates may undertake 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
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 |
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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 = 17
9 core units, plus
8 elective units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. All these electives must be taken from Certificate IV level.
A maximum of three elective units may be substituted with three units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at Certificate IV or 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
ICTCBL2066B Joint and terminate coaxial cable
ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
ICTRFN3155A Construct and test a radio communications device
ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software
ICTTEN2008A Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
ICTTEN2140B Use hand and power tools
ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN4081A Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
ICTWHS2170B Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
ELECTIVE UNITS
Cabling
ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTCBL4004B Schedule and supply cabling installation
ICTCBL4099A Remotely locate and identify cable network faults
Compliance
ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit
Customer Service
BSBCUS402B Address customer needs
First aid
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
ICT use
IP networks
ICANWK410A Install network hardware to a network
Occupational health and safety
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment
ICTOHS2153B Work safely near power infrastructure
Project management
ICTPMG4048B Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
ICTPMG4152A Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
Radio frequency networks
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
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
ICTRFN5148A Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
Telecommunications engineering networks
ICTTEN3054B Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN3077B Commission an electronic unit
ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware
ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN4001B Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment
ICTTEN4003B Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation
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
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
Small and micro business
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB407A Manage a small team
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
Workplace effectiveness
ICTWOR2141A Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team
ICTWOR4032A Undertake a civil site survey
ICTWOR4079A Schedule equipment maintenance
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.
Radio Installation
Core units plus:
- ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTTEN3077B Commission an electronic unit
- ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware
- ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system
- ICTTEN4102A Repair telecommunication system faults
- two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Radio field operations
Core units plus:
- CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment
- HLTFA311A Apply first aid
- BSBCUS402B Address customer needs
- four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Field monitoring and compliance
Core units plus:
- ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit
- ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment
- ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring
- four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Wireless network equipment installer
Core units:
- ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment
- ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications
- ICTRFN4159A Test and repair cellular network equipment
- ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment
- three additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role