Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Optical Networks
Certificate IV in Optical Networks
ICT40110
W806
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 a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain switching and transmission optical equipment in the enterprise network
install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed 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 and maintain internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment using optical networking technology
assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks
plan and perform installations
test installed equipment and fault find.
This role also involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
customer equipment installer
IP based network installer
optical network infrastructure installer
optical network technician
secure IT network installer
telecommunications technician.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 116 core units plus;
1 elective unit from Group A Workplace Units plus;
4 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 IV or Diploma level. One of those two units from Group B units may be substituted from Group A 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
Six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI898 | ICTOPN4115B | Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3421 | ICTSUS4185A | Install and test power management software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3460 | ICTTEN4081A | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3385 | ICTPMG4152A | Manage the delivery of network infrastructure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3371 | ICTOPN4117A | Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3370 | ICTOPN4116A | Use advanced optical test equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7863 | ICAICT401A | Determine and confirm client business requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D1012 | BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI916 | ICTTEN4003B | Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S8082 | BSBSMB405B | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI5 | ICT41215 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
2. Further information on this qualification is available from the Training Package published by Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or on the NTIS website.
3. This example program has been entered on to STARS by Curriculum Services on 17/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
