Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Telecommunications Rigging Installation
Certificate II in Telecommunications Rigging Installation
ICT20510
W799
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/06/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment mounted on structures requiring rigging skills.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry in a specialised area of installation of telecommunication equipment on high structures including radio towers.
An operator uses rigging skills to install and maintain radio antennas on radio towers and build and mount sections of radio masts for a complete radio structure.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
installer of radio telecommunications equipment on structures
installer of radio equipment and cabling on radio towers
telecommunications rigger tradesperson.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 128 core units plus;
1 elective unit from Group A Workplace Units plus;
3 elective units from Group B General Units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two units from Group B may be substituted with two units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or III 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
If the four units ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A and ICTCMP2022A have been selected, unit ICTCBL2136A cannot also be selected as an elective unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Cabling:
The four units ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A and ICTCMP2022A that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) restricted registration, is generally used as a part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited or no industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling.
All training programs must be undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority for cabling (currently ACMA) and rigging.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level
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 eight units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3368 | ICTOHS2170A | Follow Occupational Health and Safety and environmental policy and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3437 | ICTTEN2105A | Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D1021 | BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | 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 |
| D3431 | ICTTCR2189A | Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3430 | ICTTCR2188A | Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3432 | ICTTCR2190A | Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace Elective Units
One unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3521 | ICTWOR2141A | Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Three 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9426 | CPCCLRG3001A | Licence to perform rigging basic level | 96 | Unit of competency |
| D3338 | ICTCMP2022A | Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3299 | ICTCBL2006A | Place and secure customer cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J599 | ICT20513 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 17/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
