Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
ICT30415
AZK0
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/09/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 18/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification has been designed as a pathway for specialised work across the occupation and technology streams as outlined below, on the National Broadband Network (NBN).
This qualification, which may be undertaken as part of a traineeship, provides individuals with skills and knowledge in a range of specialised NBN broadband industry occupations specifically for the national rollout of the high speed broadband infrastructure.
In conjunction with safe working practices, one of four specialist streams is to be undertaken as described below.
Copper Cable Jointer
This stream reflects the role of operators in performing equipment and system installation work on customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN broadband services. This includes connection and jointing of copper cable, diagnosing and rectifying copper cable system faults, and migration, remediation and augmentation of copper services to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
Technician Fibre
This stream reflects the role of operators in performing equipment and system installation work on customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN broadband services. This includes diagnosing and rectifying fibre system faults, working with active equipment, and performing integration and commissioning activities to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
Fibre Splicer
This stream reflects the role of operators in applying optical fibre handling skills to splicing, testing and fault finding on live fibre cable in the fibre distribution network for NBN broadband networks.
Technician Hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC)
This stream reflects the role of operators in performing equipment and system installation work on customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN broadband services. This includes connection and termination of HFC cabling, diagnosing and rectifying complex HFC system faults, and performing commissioning activities to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume 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, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner. Refer to "Pathways to ACMA Cabling Provider Rules - Cabling registration" and the mandatory industry practical hours required for registration.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- five (5) core plus
- nine (9) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- up to nine (9) units may be selected from Group A Copper cabling, or Group B Fibre cabling or Group C HFC cabling
- up to six (6) units may be selected from Group D General or from elsewhere in this Training Package
- two (2) units of competency may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at AQF Level 3 or 4.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and 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.
Refer to the Specialisations information below, and to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide, for advice about choosing electives to support specialisations.
Specialisations
The use of specialist streams is appropriate for this qualification in accordance with the AQF, Standards for Training Packages and the packaging rules. Where a specialist stream is achieved, testamurs must show the appropriate specialisation in brackets. Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for further advice about specialisations.
Minimum elective units required for the specific specialisations are described below.
Copper Cable Jointer
The following seven (7) electives must be selected:
- CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
- ICTCBL215 Joint metallic conductor cable in access network
- ICTCBL317 Cut over metallic conductor cable in the access network
- ICTCBL318 Install and cut over metallic conductor cable to access network cabinet
- ICTCBL319 Rearrange large size copper cable
- ICTTEN302 Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTTEN303 Locate, identify and rectify recurrent network faults.
Technician Fibre
The following eight (8) electives must be selected:
- CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
- ICTBWN304* Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation
- ICTCBL302 Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises
- ICTTEN302 Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTTEN310 Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment
- ICTTEN311 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors
- ICTTEN409 Commission an electronic system
- ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network.
Fibre Splicer
The following seven (7) electives must be selected:
- CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
- ICTBWN302 Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs
- ICTBWN304* Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation
- ICTBWN305 Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments
- ICTCBL208 Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
- ICTCBL316 Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network
- ICTTEN311 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors.
Technician HFC
The following six (6) electives must be selected:
- CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
- ICTBWN305 Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments
- ICTCBL303 Install and terminate coaxial cable
- ICTRFN406 Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
- ICTTEN302 Install telecommunications network equipment
- ICTCBL310 Install aerial cable
Plus:
- CPCPCM2055A* Work safely on roofs and CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
or
- ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
or
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC80 | ICTWHS204 | Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC74 | ICTWOR305 | Supervise worksite activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWD63 | ICTTEN201 | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWG35 | ICTTEN202 | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units - Copper Cabling
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Group A, Group B or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full list of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWK38 | ICTCBL317 | Cut over metallic conductor cable in the access network | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWK39 | ICTCBL318 | Install and cut over metallic conductor cable to access network cabinet | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWE86 | ICTCBL215 | Joint metallic conductor cable in access network | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWK42 | ICTCBL320 | Jumper metallic conductor cable in the access network | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWD55 | ICTTEN303 | Locate, identify and rectify recurrent network faults | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWE69 | ICTCBL313 | Modify and cutover cable | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWK41 | ICTCBL319 | Rearrange large size copper cable | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Fibre Cabling
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Group A, Group B or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full list of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD40 | ICTTEN409 | Commission an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE80 | ICTCBL302 | Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWF01 | ICTBWN302 | Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWE66 | ICTCBL316 | Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWG34 | ICTTEN416 | Install, configure and test an internet protocol network | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWF03 | ICTBWN301 | Perform tests on optical communication system and components | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWE93 | ICTCBL208 | Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units - HFC Cabling
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Group A, Group B or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full list of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE73 | ICTCBL309 | Construct aerial cable supports | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE72 | ICTCBL310 | Install aerial cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE79 | ICTCBL303 | Install and terminate coaxial cable | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWD89 | ICTRFN406 | Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units - General
Up to six (6) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J602 | ICT30713 | Certificate III in National Broadband Network Construction | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER1 | ICT30419 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation | Qualification |
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