Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Optical Networks

Diploma of Optical Networks

Qualification
National Code:
ICT50110
State Code:
W812
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
06/01/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
645
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

install, test and commission voice and data optical communications networks in medium to large enterprises using next generation networks technologies
provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications optical networks
install and maintain IP based optical network telecommunications equipment.


Job Roles

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

installer of emerging technologies
IP based optical network installer
specialised optical network infrastructure planner
telecommunications technical specialist


Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
- six (6) core units plus;
- four (4) elective units

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

A maximum of two (2) units may be substituted with two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate Diploma or Advanced Diploma 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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations:
All training programs are undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3377 ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network 60 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D3373 ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network 45 Unit of competency
D3372 ICTOPN5118A Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing systems 55 Unit of competency
D3374 ICTOPN5120A Plan for an optical system upgrade and cut over 55 Unit of competency
D3375 ICTOPN5121A Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Four (4) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7966 ICANWK516A Determine best-fit topology for a local network 20 Unit of competency
D3346 ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products 120 Unit of competency
D3386 ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans 120 Unit of competency
D7891 ICAICT508A Evaluate vendor products and equipment 20 Unit of competency
D3423 ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system 70 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
D3388 ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications 120 Unit of competency
D3376 ICTOPN5122A Test the performance of specialised optical devices 45 Unit of competency
D3339 ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM1 ICT50402 Diploma of Telecommunications Photonics Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI0 ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code ICT50110 taken from the INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING PACKAGE ICT10 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

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 6/01/2011.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information