Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.1. The following elective units of competency have been deleted as directed by the AISC:
The above training products were identified as having zero enrolments over a three year period. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the access, building and core networks, and client capabilities of the service provider. It prepares people to work in telecommunications infrastructure network design, for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry.
Graduates with this qualification will be able to design:
- the customer access network
- the building network
- the core network for the service provider and asset owner
- carrier equipment infrastructure.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licencing, legislative or certification requirements.
Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification requires:
- a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved
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- a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in electrotechnology from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved
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- a current unrestricted electrical licence from any Australian state or territory electrical regulator
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- a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and enrolment in this Certificate IV as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship program or concurrently employed within the ICT industry
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- open registration as an ACMA registered cabler with certified evidence of at least 2100 hours of work experience within customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
6 core units, plus
10 elective units
The elective units selected must consist of:
- up to 1 elective unit from Group A Workplace
- at least 4 elective units from Groups B Design and D Network Planning.
The remaining required elective units selected may consist of:
- up to 3 elective units from Groups C ICT Use, E Optical Networks, F Project Management, G Radio Communications, H Sustainability or I Network Engineering
- up to 4 elective units from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 4 or above qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from, or available within, the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Core units
ICTICT408 Create technical documentation
ICTNPL409 Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry
ICTTEN426 Design network projects
ICTTEN427 Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements
ICTTEN428 Prepare design drawings and specification for telecommunications installations
ICTTEN429 Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations
Elective units
Group A Workplace
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team
ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTSMB401 Set up and operate a contractor business
ICTWOR401 Undertake a civil site survey
Group B Design
BSBDES401 Generate design solutions
BSBDES402 Interpret and respond to a design brief
BSBDES403 Develop and extend design skills and practice
BSBDES501 Implement design solutions
BSBDES502 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Group C ICT Use
ICTICT405 Develop detailed technical design
ICTICT428 Select cloud storage solutions
ICTNWK409 Create scripts for networking
ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies
ICTPRG301 Apply introductory programming techniques
ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Group D Network Planning
ICTNPL401 Apply business acumen to network planning
ICTNPL402 Plan the deployment of access network architectures
ICTNPL410 Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate
ICTRFN502 Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
Group E Optical Networks
ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments
ICTOPN403 Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation
ICTOPN405 Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
Group F Project Management
ICTPMG402 Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
ICTPMG403 Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
ICTPMG503 Prepare a project brief
Group G Radio Communications
ICTBWN306 Use radio frequency measuring instruments
ICTRFN402 Select antenna system for radio communications
ICTRFN406 Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
Group H Sustainability
BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSUS402 Implement an environmental management plan
Group I Network Engineering
ICTBWN308 Work safely on live optical fibre installations*
ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
ICTTEN402 Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation
ICTTEN403 Assign a transmission path
ICTTEN406 Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment
ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork
ICTTEN421 Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN425 Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
ICTTEN432 Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment
ICTTEN435 Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems*
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
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Prerequisite unit requirements in this qualification |
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Unit in this qualification |
Prerequisite unit |
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ICTBWN308 Work safely on live optical fibre installations |
ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures |
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ICTTEN435 Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems |
ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to ICT41115 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
