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This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of an advanced technician (technical officer), team leader or supervisor with a wide range of telecommunications skills. The skills required for this role may include, but are not restricted to, the ability to install and maintain:
- enterprise networks in emerging and converging technologies
- optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure
- internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
- IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises
- telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products in line with the specifications of the access network owner
- telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and customer equipment.
The qualification enables technicians to assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks, plan and perform installations and test installed equipment and fault find.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, 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 the 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 the 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 and enrolment in the ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology 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 the customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 17
5 core units, plus
12 elective units
The elective units selected may consist of:
- up to 1 elective unit from Group A Workplace
- up to 12 elective units from Groups B General, C IT Use, D Network Engineering, and E Radio Communications
- up to 4 elective units from this and any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification 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
ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
ICTTEN414 Repair telecommunication system faults
ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
ICTTEN435 Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems*
Elective units
Group A Workplace
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team
ICTCBL403 Supervise cabling project
ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTSMB401 Set up and operate a contractor business
ICTSMB402 Operate a contractor business with employees
ICTTEN402 Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation
Group B General
BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSUS402 Implement an environmental management plan
ICTCBL402 Schedule and supply cabling installation
ICTCBL405 Remotely locate and identify cable network faults
ICTDRE302 Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults
ICTEDU301 Train customers in new technology
ICTICT408 Create technical documentation
ICTNWK410 Install hardware to a network
ICTOPN403 Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation
ICTOPN404 Test optical communications systems and components
ICTOPN405 Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
ICTPMG402 Schedule installation of customer premises equipment
ICTRFN406 Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
ICTSUS402 Install and test power saving hardware
ICTSUS404 Install thin client applications for power over ethernet
ICTTEN403 Assign a transmission path
ICTTEN404 Install and configure a wireless mesh network
ICTTEN406 Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment
ICTTEN407 Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades
ICTTEN408 Complete equipment and software upgrades
ICTTEN409 Commission an electronic system
ICTTEN412 Undertake routine maintenance of the telecommunications network
ICTTEN413 Undertake remote diagnosis and repair of network faults
ICTTEN415 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN419 Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches
ICTTEN424 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network
ICTTEN425 Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
ICTTEN432 Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment
ICTTEN433 Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment
Group C IT Use
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 Engineering
ICTCBL401 Prepare design drawings and specification for a cable installation
ICTCBL404 Test cable bearers
ICTDRE401 Integrate customer digital reception equipment
ICTDRE402 Integrate data delivery modes
ICTICT405 Develop detailed technical design
ICTNWK411 Deploy software to networked computers
ICTNWK416 Build security into virtual private networks
ICTNWK417 Build an enterprise wireless network
ICTNWK421 Install, configure and test network security
ICTPMG403 Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
ICTSUS403 Install and test power management software
ICTTEN301 Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN321 Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN411 Monitor, analyse and action telecommunications network alarms
ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork
ICTTEN421 Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN422 Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
ICTTEN423 Install and maintain a wide area network
ICTTEN514 Install, configure and test a server
Group E Radio Communications
ICTCMP501 Undertake radio communications site audit
ICTRFN301 Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
ICTRFN303 Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment
ICTRFN304 Construct and test a radio communications device
ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment
ICTRFN402 Select antenna system for radio communications
ICTRFN403 Test and repair cellular network equipment
ICTRFN404 Undertake radio communications signals monitoring
ICTRFN405 Install radio communications base station equipment
ICTRFN502 Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTTEN418 Install and test a radio frequency identification system
ICTWOR401 Undertake a civil site survey
ICTWOR402 Schedule equipment maintenance
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
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ICTTEN435 Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems |
ICTTEN208 Use electrical when working with telecommunications networks |
Specialisations
Where relevant, specialisations can be used for this qualification in:
- network engineering
- optical networks
- radio communications
- smart device installation
- telecommunications network technician – hybrid fibre coaxial.
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Network Engineering)
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Optical Networks)
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Radio Communications)
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Smart Device Installation)
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Telecommunications Network Technician – Hybrid Fibre Coaxial).
Network Engineering
Select 7 elective units from Group D Network Engineering.
Optical Networks
Select the following 3 elective units from Group B General:
- ICTOPN403 Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation
- ICTOPN404 Test optical communications systems and components
- ICTOPN405 Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
Radio Communications
Select the following 5 elective units:
- ICTRFN301 Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
- ICTRFN304 Construct and test a radio communications device
- ICTRFN402 Select antenna system for radio communications
- ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
- ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment
Smart Device Installation
Select the following 6 elective units:
- ICTDRE302 Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults
- ICTEDU301 Train customers in new technology
- ICTICT428 Select cloud storage solutions
- ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
- ICTTEN415 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
- ICTTEN425 Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network
Telecommunication Network Technician – Hybrid Fibre Coaxial
Select the following 6 elective units:
- ICTRFN406 Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
- ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
- ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
- ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTTEN409 Commission an electronic system
- ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to ICT41215 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
