Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
ICT30413
J817
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 an individual in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context of installation of a limited range of digital reception equipment for either a customer or an enterprise. Fault-finding skills on a range of digital reception equipment for Subscription TV and Free-to-air TV reception are acquired.
Any cabling at the customer premises must be carried out 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.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
audiovisual systems integrator
field service technician - RF services
free to air TV installers - multiple services
subscription TV installer - multiple services.
Prerequisite units
The following unit within this qualification has a prerequisite. 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 =nine (9)
- four (4) core units, plus
- one (1) elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
- four (4) elective units from Group B general units
Units completed in ICT20413 Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology cannot be selected in this qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. A minimum of five (5) of these electives must be taken from Certificate III level.
A maximum of two (2) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with two (2) units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level. The two (2) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with Group A workplace elective 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/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).
CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3342 | ICTDRE3165A | Install a complex digital reception system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI903 | ICTRFN2163B | Install a satellite antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI904 | ICTRFN2164B | Install a terrestrial antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1009 | BSBSMB305A | Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D1012 | BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1018 | BSBSMB407A | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8082 | BSBSMB405B | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3418 | ICTSMB4161A | Operate a contractor business with employees | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8060 | ICASAS305A | Provide IT advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - General Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W803 | ICT30410 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZJ3 | ICT30215 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships