Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
ICT50210
State Code:
W813
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/02/2014
Approved Date
01/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
790
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

install, test and commission voice and data communications networks in medium to large enterprises using Next Generation Networks (NGN) technologies
provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications and IT networks
cover local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), IP based protocol systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications networks, secured networks, 3G/4G cellular mobile networks, microwave systems, wireless and wired line networks, databases, routers, switches and servers
install and maintain IP based network telecommunications equipment.


Job Roles

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

installer of emerging technologies
IP based network installer
specialised network infrastructure installer
secure IT network installer
telecommunications technical specialist.


Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
- four (4) core units plus;
- six (6) elective units

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

A maximum of two (2) units may be substituted with two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate Diploma or Advanced 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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations:
All training programs are undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3477 ICTTEN5037A Design a telecommunications project 120 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D3387 ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief 120 Unit of competency
WG182 BSBPMG522A Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3486 ICTTEN5147A Administer a data communications network 80 Unit of competency
D3487 ICTTEN5168A Design and implement an enterprise voice over internet protocol and a unified communications network 60 Unit of competency
D3386 ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans 120 Unit of competency
D3395 ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products 60 Unit of competency
D7891 ICAICT508A Evaluate vendor products and equipment 20 Unit of competency
D3489 ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server 55 Unit of competency
D3481 ICTTEN5060A Integrate new systems and equipment into the telecommunications network 120 Unit of competency
D3373 ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network 45 Unit of competency
D3372 ICTOPN5118A Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing systems 55 Unit of competency
D3388 ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications 120 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM0 ICT50302 Diploma of Telecommunications Computer Systems Qualification
AXL9 ICT50202 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification
D262 ICT50508 Diploma of Telecommunications Networks Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI0 ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code ICT50210 taken from the INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING PACKAGE ICT10 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

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 1/11/2010.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information