Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
ICT40310
W808
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/07/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:
install and maintain digital radio telecommunications equipment
conduct field operations of radio networks
install and maintain worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) and wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks for high speed broadband network infrastructure
monitor radio frequency (RF) operation and conduct field audits for compliance.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
radio communications technician
radio frequency technician
radio frequency field technician
radio frequency compliance officer
radio frequency auditor
telecommunications radio technician
WiMAX or WiFi system installer
Wireless system installer
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 1710 core units plus;
7 elective units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. All these elective units must be taken at Certificate IV level.
A maximum of three elective units may be substituted with three units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma 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).
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
All ten units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3401 | ICTRFN3155A | Construct and test a radio communications device | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3368 | ICTOHS2170A | Follow Occupational Health and Safety and environmental policy and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3398 | ICTRFN3055A | Install a radio communications antenna and feedline | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3421 | ICTSUS4185A | Install and test power management software | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3306 | ICTCBL2066A | Joint and terminate coaxial cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3460 | ICTTEN4081A | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3450 | ICTTEN3104A | Maintain an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3436 | ICTTEN2007A | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3438 | ICTTEN2140A | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3521 | ICTWOR2141A | Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Seven elective units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0654 | BSBCUS402A | Address customer needs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3459 | ICTTEN4078A | Commission an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3448 | ICTTEN3077A | Commission an electronic unit | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3451 | ICTTEN4001A | Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3444 | ICTTEN3056A | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3449 | ICTTEN3089A | Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3464 | ICTTEN4102A | Repair telecommunication system faults | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D261 | ICT40708 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J819 | ICT40313 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications | 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 6/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
