Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
ICT40610
W811
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/06/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies
install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure
install and maintain internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
install IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises
install and maintain telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products on customer premises Cabling at the customer premises in accordance to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner
install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment
assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks
plan and performing installations
test installed equipment and fault find.
This role involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
customer computer system installer
customer premises equipment installer
home network installer
IP based network installer
network security equipment installer
optical network equipment installer
radio technician
RFID system installer
secure IT network installer
SME network installer
sustainability network equipment installer
telecommunications network technician
wireless LAN installer wireless network equipment installer
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 178 core units plus;
1 elective unit from Group A Workplace Units plus;
8 elective units from Group B General Units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of three units from Group B may be substituted with two units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level. One of those three units from Group B units may be substituted from Group A units where required by a specific job role.
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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
All training programs are undertaken with 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 and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
1. Core Units
All eight units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3368 | ICTOHS2170A | Follow Occupational Health and Safety and environmental policy and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3437 | ICTTEN2105A | Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3421 | ICTSUS4185A | Install and test power management software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3460 | ICTTEN4081A | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3385 | ICTPMG4152A | Manage the delivery of network infrastructure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3436 | ICTTEN2007A | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3438 | ICTTEN2140A | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3297 | ICTBWN3205A | Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace Elective Units
One unit to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2788 | ICAA4041C | Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Eight units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3459 | ICTTEN4078A | Commission an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3457 | ICTTEN4073A | Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3456 | ICTTEN4072A | Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3452 | ICTTEN4003A | Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3455 | ICTTEN4051A | Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3444 | ICTTEN3056A | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3384 | ICTPMG4048A | Schedule installation of customer premises equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3367 | ICTOHS2153A | Work safely near power infrastructure | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D260 | ICT40608 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Computer Telephony Integration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J820 | ICT40613 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks 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 Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 6/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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