Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Telecommunications
Certificate III in Telecommunications
ICT30213
J815
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 operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies using a defined range of skills where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection, installation and configuration of equipment in convergence technologies that integrate radio, optical and internet protocol (IP) based applications.
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 some supervision of others involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry into the mainstream of telecommunications convergence technologies of radio, optical, data and IP networks.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
telecommunications network equipment installer
telecommunications voice and data equipment installer
IP-based security alarms installer
telecommunications equipment operator
telecommunications tradesperson.
Prerequisite units
The following units 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
ICAICT304A Implement system software changes
ICAICT302A Install and optimise operating system software
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULESTotal number of units = twelve (12)
- six (6) core units, plus
- one (1) elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
- five (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 (2) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with two (2) units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level. One (1) of those two (2) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted from 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 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, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
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 |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3444 | ICTTEN3056A | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3323 | ICTCBL3015A | Locate and identify cable system faults | 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. Group A - Workplace Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
3. Group B - General Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available general elective units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W801 | ICT30210 | Certificate III in Telecommunications | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI6 | ICT30515 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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