Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
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This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:
- forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
- design and manage IP based optical network telecommunications equipment
- implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
- design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- telecommunications network manager
- optical network designer
- IP based convergence integrator
- IP based optical network designer
- network security manager.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter this qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at advanced diploma level, including:
- after achieving the ICT50110 Diploma of Optical 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 ICT50110 Diploma of Optical Networks or equivalent units with vocational experience
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- with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
For candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, the electives selected in the ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks should include ICTPMG6034A and ICTTEN6206A with a view to undertaking the ICT70110 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Network. Or, after achieving the ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks, candidates may seek articulation into a University program.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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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). Prerequisite units There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency. |
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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Packaging Rules
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Packaging Rules |
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Total number of units = 10 6 core units , plus 4 elective units Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. A maximum of two elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma or Vocational Graduate Certificate level. Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or are available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package. CORE UNITS ICTOPN6124A Manage optical Ethernet transmission ICTOPN6125A Manage dense wavelength digital multiplexing transmission system ICTOPN6128A Design a dense wavelength digital multiplexing system ICTOPN6129A Analyse optical transmission systems ICTPMG6033A Develop a project management plan ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects Elective Units ICT use (IP Networks ) ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans ICAA5145B Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network ICAA5241C Design an enterprise wireless local area network ICAB5237B Build a high performance security perimeter ICAB5238B Build a highly secure firewall ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes ICAI5196B Implement secure encryption technologies ICAI5197B Install and maintain valid authentication processes Network planning ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network ICTNPL6030A Forecast service demand ICTNPL6046A Undertake network performance analysis Occupational health and safety BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment BSBOHS507B Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace Project management ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief Radio frequency networks ICTRFN6098A Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks Sustainability ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects Telecommunications engineering networks ICTTEN6036A Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems ICTTEN6042A Undertake system administration ICTTEN6043A Undertake network traffic management ICTTEN6044A Coordinate fault rectification and restoration of service following network outages ICTTEN6045A Implement planned network changes with minimal impact to the customer ICTTEN6047A Manage a common channel signalling network ICTTEN6091A Analyse and organise repair of highly complex telecommunications network faults ICTTEN6094A Verify new software and hardware releases ICTTEN6169A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design (Emerging Technologies ) ICTTEN6216A Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network (IP Networks ) ICTTEN6172A Install and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling |
