Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ICT30524
State Code:
BKB3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/12/2024
Approved Date
19/02/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/12/2024 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is for telecommunications technology operators who assess installation requirements, plan and perform installations, test installed equipment, and fault-find when issues arise with installed equipment.

Telecommunications technology operators may work on:
customer cabling networks
digital reception technology
optical networks
premises cabling
radio communications
rigging, which also involves installing and maintaining radio antennas on high structures such as radio towers, and building and mounting sections of radio masts for a complete radio structure
telecommunications networking
wireless networks.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Cabling at the customer premises must be carried out according to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, in line with the specifications of the access network owner.
High risk work (HRW) licences are required for dogging work and rigging as outlined on the Safe Work Australia website.
The model WHS Regulations require people performing high risk work to be over 18 years of age and to hold the right HRW licence. HRW licences are issued by state/territory governments: refer to the relevant body to ensure compliance with regulations.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Sixteen (16)
Six (6) core units, plus
Ten (10) elective units

The elective units selected must consist of:
- at least one (1) elective unit from Group A Workplace Technical Practice.

The remaining required elective units selected may consist of:
- up to two (2) elective units from Group B General Workplace
- up to eight (8) elective units from any of the elective groups with no more than two (2) of these units from Group G Work Health and Safety
- up to three (3) units from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 3 or 4 qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from, or available within, the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

Prerequisite units are listed on training.gov.au (TGA).

Specialisations
Where relevant, specialisations can be used for this qualification in:
- digital reception technology
- optical networks
- radio communications
- telecommunications cabling
- telecommunications networks
- telecommunications rigging
- wireless networks.

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Digital Reception Technology)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Optical Networks)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Radio Communications)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Networks)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Rigging)
- ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Wireless Networks).

Digital Reception Technology
Select the following four (4) elective units from Group D Digital Reception Technology:
- ICTDRE301 Install digital reception equipment
- ICTDRE303 Install a complex digital reception system
- ICTDRE401 Integrate customer digital reception equipment
- ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements

Optical Networks
Select the following five (5) elective units from Group F Optical Networks:
- ICTBWN302 Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs
- ICTBWN303 Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
- ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments
- ICTBWN308 Work safely on live optical fibre installations*
- ICTBWN309 Perform tests on optical communication system and components

Radio Communications
Select at least four (4) elective units from Group H Radio Communications.

Telecommunications Cabling
Select the following four (4) elective units from Group C Telecommunications Cabling:
- ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule*
- ICTCBL301 Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
- ICTCBL303 Install and terminate coaxial cable
- ICTCBL322 Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

Telecommunications Networking
Select the following Three (3) elective units from Group A Workplace Technical:
- ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTTEN313 Work on and resolve recurrent network faults
- ICTTEN322 Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network customer equipment

Telecommunications Rigging
Select the following three (3) elective units from Group J Telecommunications Rigging:
- CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level*
- ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures

Wireless Networks
Select the following three (3) elective units from Group H Radio Communications:
- ICTRFN301 Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
- ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment
- ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA39 ICTTEN315 Determine and apply technologies within a telecommunications system 35 Unit of competency
AWC80 ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures 35 Unit of competency
OBA38 ICTTEN317 Locate, identify and rectify telecommunications network faults 35 Unit of competency
OBA33 ICTWOR308 Provide customer service to telecommunications customers 35 Unit of competency
OBA46 ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks 35 Unit of competency
AWG35 ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units: Workplace Technical Practice

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWD58 ICTTEN207 Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks 45 Unit of competency
OBA41 ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment 80 Unit of competency
OBA34 ICTTEN322 Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network customer equipment 55 Unit of competency
OBA42 ICTTEN313 Work on and resolve recurrent network faults 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units: General Workplace

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG33 BSBESB305 Address compliance requirements for new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
AWC72 ICTWOR307 Collect and analyse technical information 25 Unit of competency
OCP78 CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 Unit of competency
OCF51 BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities 25 Unit of competency
AWC75 ICTWOR304 Manage spare parts 60 Unit of competency
AWC77 ICTWOR302 Organise material supply 60 Unit of competency
AWC78 ICTWOR301 Organise resources 60 Unit of competency
AUX02 ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients 35 Unit of competency
AWC73 ICTWOR306 Resolve technical enquiries using multiple information systems 35 Unit of competency
AWC76 ICTWOR303 Schedule resources 40 Unit of competency
AWC74 ICTWOR305 Supervise worksite activities 40 Unit of competency
AWE50 ICTEDU301 Train customers in new technology 40 Unit of competency
OBA30 ICTWOR202 Work effectively in the digital and telecommunications industry 20 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units: Telecommunications Cabling

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA53 ICTCBL335 Construct aerial cable supports 60 Unit of competency
OBA64 ICTCBL324 Cut over new systems and equipment on customer premises 80 Unit of competency
AWE78 ICTCBL305 Hand over cable systems and equipment 60 Unit of competency
OBA55 ICTCBL333 Install aerial cable for communications applications 35 Unit of competency
AWE79 ICTCBL303 Install and terminate coaxial cable 20 Unit of competency
AWE68 ICTCBL314 Install network cable equipment 60 Unit of competency
AWE66 ICTCBL316 Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network 55 Unit of competency
AWE71 ICTCBL311 Install systems and equipment on customer premises 60 Unit of competency
OBA59 ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications 55 Unit of competency
OBA54 ICTCBL334 Install underground enclosures and conduit 60 Unit of competency
AWE82 ICTCBL238 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Lift Rule 60 Unit of competency
OBA71 ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule 60 Unit of competency
OBA72 ICTCBL246 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule 55 Unit of competency
AWG37 ICTCBL301 Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation 30 Unit of competency
OBA63 ICTCBL322 Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises 35 Unit of competency
AWE76 ICTCBL306 Locate and identify cable system faults 60 Unit of competency
OBA61 ICTCBL325 Maintain cable network 40 Unit of competency
AWE69 ICTCBL313 Modify and cutover cable 45 Unit of competency
OBA58 ICTCBL330 Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects 35 Unit of competency
OBA62 ICTCBL323 Test cables and systems on customer premises 35 Unit of competency
5. Group D Elective Units: Digital Reception Technology

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA49 ICTDRE314 Design communications wiring systems for customer premises 35 Unit of competency
AWE52 ICTDRE305 Develop integrated digital reception systems 35 Unit of competency
AWD47 ICTTEN402 Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation 60 Unit of competency
OBA31 ICTTEN432 Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment 60 Unit of competency
AWE55 ICTDRE303 Install a complex digital reception system 50 Unit of competency
AWD34 ICTTEN415 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network 45 Unit of competency
AWE57 ICTDRE301 Install digital reception equipment 50 Unit of competency
AWE56 ICTDRE302 Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults 40 Unit of competency
6. Group E Elective Units: ICT Use

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBT27 ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques 40 Unit of competency
ODT23 ICTICT314 Connect internal hardware components 30 Unit of competency
OBT71 ICTNWK428 Create scripts for networking 40 Unit of competency
ODT44 ICTICT316 Implement new technology 25 Unit of competency
ODT34 ICTICT315 Implement system software changes 15 Unit of competency
OBT78 ICTNWK311 Install and test network protocols 30 Unit of competency
ODT04 ICTSAS311 Maintain computer hardware 20 Unit of competency
ODT40 ICTICT317 Maintain standard operating environments 20 Unit of competency
ODT03 ICTSAS312 Provide basic system administration 25 Unit of competency
OAP94 ICTSAS308 Run standard diagnostic tests 15 Unit of competency
7. Group F Elective Units: Optical Networks

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA37 ICTTEN318 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors 20 Unit of competency
AWF02 ICTBWN303 Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises 45 Unit of competency
AWF01 ICTBWN302 Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs 35 Unit of competency
OBB15 ICTBWN309 Perform tests on optical communication system and components 35 Unit of competency
OBA87 ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments 35 Unit of competency
OBA78 ICTBWN308 Work safely on live optical fibre installations 35 Unit of competency
8. Group G Elective Units: Work Health and Safety

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group G.
Note: ICTWHS205 or RIICCM202E may be chosen but not both.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBM75 RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OBN02 RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services 24 Unit of competency
OBM88 RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans 16 Unit of competency
AXI38 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
AWC83 ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs 45 Unit of competency
OCN82 CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos 25 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
ODN12 UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker 36 Unit of competency
OBA28 ICTWHS205 Work safely near power infrastructure at a telecommunications workplace 25 Unit of competency
9. Group H Elective Units: Radio Communications

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA47 ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements 40 Unit of competency
AWD95 ICTRFN304 Construct and test a radio communications device 40 Unit of competency
AWD98 ICTRFN301 Install a radio communications antenna and feedline 60 Unit of competency
AWD89 ICTRFN406 Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network 45 Unit of competency
AWD94 ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment 40 Unit of competency
OBA79 ICTBWN306 Use radio frequency measuring instruments 35 Unit of competency
10. Group I Elective Units: Telecommunications Network

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA40 ICTTEN320 Commission an electronic unit 60 Unit of competency
OBA57 ICTCBL331 Conduct basic identification and fault-finding within cabling networks and customer equipment 45 Unit of competency
OBA43 ICTTEN316 Conduct basic tests and analyses of telecommunications copper cabling 45 Unit of competency
OBA41 ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment 80 Unit of competency
OBS40 ICTTEN434 Install, configure and test internet protocol networks 45 Unit of competency
OBA35 ICTTEN321 Maintain an electronic system 60 Unit of competency
OBA34 ICTTEN322 Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network customer equipment 55 Unit of competency
AWD57 ICTTEN301 Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment 80 Unit of competency
11. Group J Elective Units: Telecommunications Rigging

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCO88 CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
OCQ72 CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
AWD67 ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BER3 ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

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