Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks
Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks
ICT60110
W817
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:
forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
design and manage IP based optical network telecommunications equipment
implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
telecommunications network manager
optical network designer
IP based convergence integrator
IP based optical network designer
network security manager.
Prerequisite units
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)- six (6) core units plus;
- four (4) 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 Advanced Diploma or Vocational Graduate Certificate 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 six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3381 | ICTOPN6129A | Analyse optical transmission systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3380 | ICTOPN6128A | Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3389 | ICTPMG6033A | Develop a project management plan | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D3424 | ICTSUS6233A | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3379 | ICTOPN6125A | Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3378 | ICTOPN6124A | Manage optical ethernet transmission | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI7 | ICT60615 | Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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