Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks
Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks
ICT30610
W805
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 tradesperson with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain access network cabling and equipment for high speed broadband as part of the national network
install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed internet broadband network infrastructure
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 voice and data telecommunications equipment
install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment.
This role includes assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault-finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
This qualification also introduces the skills required for the broadband deployment using fibre optic devices.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
broadband installer
optical broadband installer
wireless broadband network installer
broadband network infrastructure installer
access network cabling installer
installer of telecommunications and data cabling
installer of telecommunications aerial cable access network
installer of telecommunications underground cable access network.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 126 core units plus;
1 elective unit from Group A Workplace Units plus;
5 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 two units from Group B may be substituted with two units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or IV level. One of those two units from Group B may be substituted from Group B 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 six 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 |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3323 | ICTCBL3015A | Locate and identify cable system faults | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0186 | ICAS3031B | Provide advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Five 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3310 | ICTCBL2133A | Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3317 | ICTCBL2162A | Install a cable lead-in | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D3325 | ICTCBL3019A | Install underground cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3324 | ICTCBL3018A | Install underground enclosures and conduit | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3305 | ICTCBL2065A | Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J818 | ICT30613 | Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks | 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 17/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
