Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
ICT80415
AWE9
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals in strategic and operational leadership roles in the technology domain. The individual provides domain thought leadership; assesses best possible and commercially viable telecommunications networks and systems solutions and services; plans changes to networks and systems in line with business strategy and enterprise product and technology roadmaps; analyses potential and real network problems; and develops innovative, commercially advantageous solutions.
The individual is a recognised authority and trusted business advisor for delivering tomorrow’s solutions as well as optimisation of current network system performance and customer satisfaction. Research, analysis, design, development and deployment of technical and commercially viable solutions for: cloud computing, digital signal processing, cellular and satellite systems and telecommunications networks are requirements of the individual.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eight (8)- three (3) core units plus
- five (5) elective units
The elective units must be relevant to the industry-supported vocational outcomes, local industry requirements and is to be chosen as follows:
The elective units consist of:
- up to five (5) from the elective units listed below
- up to one (1) from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course at Graduate Certificate level or above.
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.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE02 | ICTPMG804 | Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWD71 | ICTSUS806 | Lead applied research in ICT sustainability | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWE04 | ICTPMG802 | Manage a telecommunications project | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W820 | ICT80110 | Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ5 | ICT60220 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of project or program leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
or
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of project or program leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
or
Five years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships