Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
ICT20113
J810
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 has been designed as a pathway for students for entry to the industry.
This qualification provides students with skills and knowledge to enhance their entry-level employment prospects in apprenticeships and traineeships in a range of industries, including telecommunications, information technology and electronics.
Cabling Technician Stream
This qualification reflects the role of operators in the telecommunications industry who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context of installation of telecommunications and 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.
Digital Reception Stream
This qualification reflects the role of operators in the telecommunications industry who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context of installation of a limited range of digital reception equipment for either a customer or an enterprise. They would perform limited fault finding on a range of digital reception equipment for both cable TV and free to air TV reception.
Networking Stream
This qualification reflects the role of operators in the telecommunications industry who apply a broad range of competencies of converging technologies in a varied work context to install and maintain IP networks with security in the home and small to medium enterprise networks. They would install software, and configure and test emerging technology network elements in IP networks, including secure wireless LANs, servers and routers for enterprise networks.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Dependent on the stream completed, possible job titles relevant to a pathway for this qualification include:
cabler and installer
data cabler
equipment installer
IP-based network installer
SME business network installer
subscription TV installer
telecommunications equipment operator
TV and digital TV antenna installer.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULESTotal number of units = eleven (11)
- five (5) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units from Group A, OR
- six (6) elective units from Group B, OR
- six (6) elective units from Group C
There is no substitution of elective units.
LICENSING/REGULATORY INFORMATION
The completion of unit ICTWHS2170B and the four unit set ICTCBL2005B, ICTCBL2006B, ICTCBL2008B and ICTCMP2022B meets the ACMA requirements for Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) restricted registration.
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, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
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 |
| WI911 | ICTTEN2219A | Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D1021 | BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | 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 |
2. Group A - Cabling Technician Stream (Restricted Registration)
All six (6) units must be completed when choosing the Group A Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8071 | BSBCUS201B | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI869 | ICTCBL2005B | Install customer cable support systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3328 | ICTCBL3049A | Install systems and equipment on customer premises | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI889 | ICTCMP2022B | Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI870 | ICTCBL2006B | Place and secure customer cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI871 | ICTCBL2008B | Terminate metallic conductor customer cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Digital Reception Stream
All six (6) units must be completed when choosing the Group B Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI880 | ICTCBL2163A | Install a cable lead-in | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WI903 | ICTRFN2163B | Install a satellite antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI904 | ICTRFN2164B | Install a terrestrial antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI883 | ICTCBL3011B | Install and terminate coaxial cable | 20 | 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 - Networking Stream
All six (6) units to be completed when selecting the Group C Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3441 | ICTTEN2209A | Build and maintain a secure network | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D8050 | ICASAS203A | Connect hardware peripherals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D3439 | ICTTEN2207A | Install and configure a home or small office network | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3440 | ICTTEN2208A | Install and configure a small to medium business network | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D7848 | ICAICT206A | Install software applications | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D3442 | ICTTEN2218A | Operate new media software packages | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W795 | ICT20110 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZJ6 | ICT20315 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships