Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design
Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design
ICT50513
J822
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 reflects the role of an individual involving a technical specialist with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the core and access network capabilities of the service provider who can:
plan the development of the customer access network infrastructure
plan the development of the core network for the service provider and asset owner
plan network capacity for new technology in products and services
analyse demand data and evaluate network growth and impact on the network.
This qualification prepares individuals for the industry in planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies.
This is required for the national broadband infrastructure network planning.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
service provider network planner
service provider network designer
telecommunications planning specialist.
Prerequisite units
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULESTotal 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) elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at 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/REGULATORY INFORMATION
All training programs must be conducted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3361 | ICTNPL5101A | Apply service measures and demand forecasting to products and services planning | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3360 | ICTNPL5096A | Develop planning strategies for access network design | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3362 | ICTNPL5154A | Develop planning strategies for building environment design | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3359 | ICTNPL5071A | Develop planning strategies for core network design | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG108 | BSBPMG521A | Manage project integration | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W816 | ICT50510 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI4 | ICT51115 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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