Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology
Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology
ICT30113
J814
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 tradesperson with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain access network cabling and equipment for high speed broadband as part of the national network
install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed internet broadband network infrastructure
install and maintain telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products on customer premises according 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 voice and data telecommunications equipment
install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and simple customer premises equipment.
This role includes assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault-finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.
This qualification also introduces the skills required for the broadband deployment using fibre optic devices.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
broadband installer
optical broadband installer
wireless broadband network installer
broadband network infrastructure installer
access network cabling installer
installer of telecommunications aerial cable access network
installer of telecommunications underground cable access network.
Prerequisite Units
The following unit within this qualification has a prerequisite. 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 = fifteen (15)
- six (6) 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 minimum of five of these electives must be taken from Certificate III level.
A maximum of three (3) units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with three units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or Certificate IV 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 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, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
1. Core Units
All six (6) 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 |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3323 | ICTCBL3015A | Locate and identify cable system faults | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1009 | BSBSMB305A | Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3525 | ICTWOR3093A | Manage spare parts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3523 | ICTWOR3035A | Organise material supply | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3522 | ICTWOR3028A | Organise resources | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1010 | BSBSMB306A | Plan a home based business | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D8060 | ICASAS305A | Provide IT advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3524 | ICTWOR3041A | Schedule resources | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3526 | ICTWOR3127A | Supervise worksite activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3345 | ICTEDU3053A | Train customers in new technology | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3521 | ICTWOR2141A | Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - General Elective Units
Eight (8) units may be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W800 | ICT30110 | Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI6 | ICT30515 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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