Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation
Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation
ICT20513
J599
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment installed in base stations or mounted on structures requiring rigging skills.
This qualification has two streams that prepare an individual for entry to the industry in a specialised area of installation of telecommunication equipment on high structures including radio towers or for installation and connection of wireless base stations.
An operator uses rigging skills to install and maintain radio antennas on radio towers and build and mount sections of radio masts for a complete radio structure.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
installer of radio telecommunications equipment on structures
installer of radio equipment and cabling on radio towers
installer of radio base stations
telecommunications rigger tradesperson.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES:Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- four (4) units from Group A Fixed wireless OR Group B Rigging installation
- three (3) units must be from Group C General elective units, up to two (2) of which may be substituted with two units from elsewhere in this Training Package, another Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or III level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
If the four unit set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A and ICTCMP2022A has been selected, unit ICTCBL2136A cannot also be selected as an elective unit.
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of the Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations, the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI927 | ICTWHS2170B | Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI909 | ICTTEN2008A | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI910 | ICTTEN2140B | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3431 | ICTTCR2189A | Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3521 | ICTWOR2141A | Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fixed Wireless Specialist Stream
All four (4) units must be completed from either Group A or Group B specialist stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3398 | ICTRFN3055A | Install a radio communications antenna and feedline | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI911 | ICTTEN2219A | Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WI872 | ICTCBL2012B | Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3407 | ICTRFN4177A | Install radio communications base station equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Rigging Installtion Specialist Stream
All four (4) units must be completed from either Group A or Group B specialist stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9423 | CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W9426 | CPCCLRG3001A | Licence to perform rigging basic level | 96 | Unit of competency |
| D3430 | ICTTCR2188A | Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3432 | ICTTCR2190A | Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) and up to three (3) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W799 | ICT20510 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Rigging Installation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZJ6 | ICT20315 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register website Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 25/11/2013.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
