Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation

Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation

Qualification
National Code:
ICT30813
State Code:
J603
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/02/2014
Approved Date
26/11/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
525
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies using a defined range of skills where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection, installation and configuration of equipment in convergence technologies that integrate radio, optical and internet protocol (IP) based applications.

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 some supervision of others involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry into the mainstream of telecommunications convergence technologies of radio, optical, data and IP networks.

An operator uses skills to install and maintain radio antennas on domestic and commercial buildings for fixed wireless broadband services and install and maintain Network Terminal Devices in domestic and commercial premises connected to the radio antennas.


Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

telecommunications fixed wireless network equipment installer
telecommunications voice and data equipment installer
telecommunications tradesperson.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- one (1) unit must be from Group A Workplace
- three (3) units must be from Group B Fixed wireless installer, one of which may be substituted with a Group A unit if required by a specific job role
- three (3) units must be from Group C General elective units, up to two (2) of which may be from elsewhere in this Training Package, another Training Package or endorsed course at Certificate II, III or IV level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of the Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations, the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work.
1. Core Units

All five (5) 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
D3444 ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment 80 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
D3297 ICTBWN3205A Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A Workplace Units

One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1009 BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business 45 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D3418 ICTSMB4161A Operate a contractor business with employees 60 Unit of competency
D3523 ICTWOR3035A Organise material supply 60 Unit of competency
D3522 ICTWOR3028A Organise resources 60 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 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
D3417 ICTSMB4160A Set up and operate a contractor business 40 Unit of competency
D3526 ICTWOR3127A Supervise worksite activities 40 Unit of competency
D3345 ICTEDU3053A Train customers in new technology 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Fixed Wireless Installer

Three (3) units may be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3342 ICTDRE3165A Install a complex digital reception system 50 Unit of competency
D3398 ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline 60 Unit of competency
WI891 ICTDRE3156B Install digital reception equipment 50 Unit of competency
WI892 ICTDRE3157B Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

A minimum of one (1) and up to three (3) units to be completed from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7950 ICANWK417A Build an enterprise wireless network 20 Unit of competency
D7857 ICAICT303A Connect internal hardware components 30 Unit of competency
D3326 ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports 60 Unit of competency
D3322 ICTCBL3014A Hand over systems and equipment 60 Unit of competency
D3304 ICTCBL2064A Haul underground cable 40 Unit of competency
D7935 ICANWK305A Install and manage network protocols 30 Unit of competency
D7856 ICAICT302A Install and optimise operating system software 20 Unit of competency
WI911 ICTTEN2219A Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks 45 Unit of competency
D3328 ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises 60 Unit of competency
D3330 ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over cable 45 Unit of competency
D3402 ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment 40 Unit of competency
D3321 ICTCBL3013A Perform cable and system test on customer premises 60 Unit of competency
D3366 ICTOHS2080A Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs 45 Unit of competency
D8057 ICASAS301A Run standard diagnostic tests 15 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI6 ICT30515 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code ICT30813 taken from version 2 of the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications, which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. Further information about this qualification may be obtained from the National Register at Training.gov.au.

2. The outline of this course was entered onto STARS on 26/11/2013.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information