Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology

Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ICT20413
State Code:
J813
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
15/04/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
465
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

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 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.

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.

This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry.


Job Roles

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

TV and digital TV antenna installer
subscription TV installer
satellite TV installer
free to air TV installer.


Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- eight (8) core units, plus
- one (1) elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
- one (1) elective unit from Group B specialist units, plus
- two (2) elective units from Group C general units

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

A maximum of two (2) units from Group C general elective units may be substituted with two (2) units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or Certificate III level. One (1) of those two (2) units from Group C general elective units may be substituted with a Group A workplace elective unit where required by a specific job role.

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/REGULATORY INFORMATION
All training programs must be 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 eight (8) 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
WI883 ICTCBL3011B Install and terminate coaxial cable 20 Unit of competency
WI911 ICTTEN2219A Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks 45 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
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 - Workplace Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1009 BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business 45 Unit of competency
S8071 BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
D1010 BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business 25 Unit of competency
D3383 ICTPMG2173A Plan, organise and undertake work activities 30 Unit of competency
D3417 ICTSMB4160A Set up and operate a contractor business 40 Unit of competency
D3345 ICTEDU3053A Train customers in new technology 40 Unit of competency
D3521 ICTWOR2141A Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Specialist Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed from Group B.

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
4. Group C - General Elective Units

Two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI873 ICTCBL2017B Alter services to existing cable system 80 Unit of competency
WI879 ICTCBL2139B Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits 35 Unit of competency
D8050 ICASAS203A Connect hardware peripherals 25 Unit of competency
D7848 ICAICT206A Install software applications 15 Unit of competency
WI876 ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule 60 Unit of competency
WI875 ICTCBL2066B Joint and terminate coaxial cable 60 Unit of competency
D3302 ICTCBL2016A Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises 80 Unit of competency
D3323 ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults 60 Unit of competency
WI889 ICTCMP2022B Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards 40 Unit of competency
D3366 ICTOHS2080A Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs 45 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
WI897 ICTOHS2153B Work safely near power infrastructure 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W798 ICT20410 Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ6 ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information