Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
ICT60210
State Code:
W818
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
18/01/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
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:

forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment
implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.


Job Roles

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

telecommunications network manager
network designer
IP based convergence integrator
IP based network designer
network security manager.


Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
- four (4) core units plus;
- six (6) 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 Advanced Diploma or Vocational Graduate Certificate 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 four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3389 ICTPMG6033A Develop a project management plan 70 Unit of competency
D3424 ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
D3390 ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief 40 Unit of competency
D3503 ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3502 ICTTEN6172A Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling 70 Unit of competency
D7967 ICANWK517A Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network 20 Unit of competency
D3425 ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
D7953 ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
D8071 ICASAS409A Manage risks involving ICT systems and technology 20 Unit of competency
WE736 BSBWHS504A Manage WHS hazards and risks 50 Unit of competency
WI905 ICTRFN6098B Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network 60 Unit of competency
D3413 ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks 60 Unit of competency
D8092 ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
D3493 ICTTEN6036A Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems 120 Unit of competency
D3494 ICTTEN6042A Undertake system administration 120 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code ICT60210 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