Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of a technician 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 asst 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 an individual for entry in planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry. 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:
- access network planner
- telecommunications technician planner.
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 a Certificate III qualification from this or another accredited Training Package or accredited course
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- with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning, candidates may undertake the ICT50510 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design, 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).
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
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 11 6 core units , plus 1 elective unit from Group A workplace units , plus 2 elective units 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 IV or Diploma level. One of those two units from Group C 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 BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system ICTNPL4107A Apply business acumen to network planning ICTNPL4114A Produce planning specifications for end to end service delivery ICTNPL4150A Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry ICTPMG4152A Manage the delivery of network infrastructure ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software ELECTIVE UNITS Group A - Workplace elective units BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships Group B - Specialist elective units ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks ICTNPL4110A Evaluate the planning requirements for provisioning a telecommunications building facility ICTNPL4111A Develop provisioning of telecommunications building works project ICTNPL4112A Evaluate core network architectures ICTNPL4113A Plan the deployment of core network ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate Group C - General Elective Units Project management BSBSMB407A Manage a small team ICTPMG4048A Schedule installation of customer premises equipment Telecommunications engineering networks ICTTEN4040A Assign a transmission path ICTTEN4085A Monitor, analyse and action telecommunications network alarms 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. Access Network Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
Building Infrastructure Core units plus one workplace unit plus:
Core Network Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
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