Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
ICT40313
J819
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain digital radio telecommunications equipment
conduct field operations of radio networks
install and maintain worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) and wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks for high speed broadband network infrastructure
monitor radio frequency (RF) operation and conduct field audits for compliance.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
radio communications technician
radio frequency technician
radio frequency field technician
radio frequency compliance officer
radio frequency auditor
telecommunications radio technician
WiMAX or WiFi system installer
wireless system installer.
Prerequisite requirements
The following unit within this qualification have prerequisites. This is detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite unit required
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULESTotal number of units = seventeen (17)
- nine (9) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. All these electives must be taken from Certificate IV level.
A maximum of three (3) elective units may be substituted with three (3) units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
LICENSING/REGULATORY INFORMATION
All training programs must be conducted with the reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work:
Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3401 | ICTRFN3155A | Construct and test a radio communications device | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI927 | ICTWHS2170B | Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3398 | ICTRFN3055A | Install a radio communications antenna and feedline | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3421 | ICTSUS4185A | Install and test power management software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WI875 | ICTCBL2066B | Joint and terminate coaxial cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3460 | ICTTEN4081A | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3450 | ICTTEN3104A | Maintain an electronic system | 60 | 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 |
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available elective units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W808 | ICT40310 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI5 | ICT41215 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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