Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
ICT40613
J820
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 a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies
install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure
install and maintain internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
install IP-based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises
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 telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment
assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks
plan and performing installations
test installed equipment and fault find.
This role 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 computer system installer
customer premises equipment installer
home network installer
IP-based network installer
network security equipment installer
optical network equipment installer
radio technician
RFID system installer
secure IT network installer
SME network installer
sustainability network equipment installer
telecommunications network technician
wireless LAN installer wireless network equipment installer.
Prerequisite requirements
The following unit 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
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULESTotal number of units = seventeen (17)
- eight (8) core units, plus
- one (1) elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
- eight (8) 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 three (3) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with three (3) units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level. One (1) of those three (3) 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 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).
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 eight (8) 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 |
| WI911 | ICTTEN2219A | Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks | 45 | 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 |
| WI909 | ICTTEN2008A | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI910 | ICTTEN2140B | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI868 | ICTBWN3205B | Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Workplace Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
| 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 |
| D1018 | BSBSMB407A | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8082 | BSBSMB405B | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - General Elective Units
Eight (8) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W811 | ICT40610 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI5 | ICT41215 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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