Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
ICT30410
W803
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/06/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of an individual 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. Fault-finding skills on a range of digital reception equipment for Subscription TV and Free-to-air TV reception are acquired.
Any cabling at the customer premises must be carried out in accordance 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
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
audiovisual systems integrator
field service technician - RF services
free to air TV installers- multiple services
subscription TV installer - multiple services
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 93 core units plus;
1 elective units from Group A Workplace Units plus;
5 elective units from Group B General Units
Units completed in ICT20410 Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology cannot be selected in this qualification
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. A minimum of five of these electives must be taken from Certificate III level.
A maximum of two units from Group B may be substituted with two units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level. The two units from Group B units may be substituted with Group A units 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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations:
All training programs are 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 and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
1. Core Units
All three units must be completed
Note: Must select the 2 units NOT completed as Specialist Units in ICT20410
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3396 | ICTRFN2163A | Install a satellite antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3397 | ICTRFN2164A | Install a terrestrial antenna | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace Elective Units
One unit to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0186 | ICAS3031B | Provide advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Digital Reception Stream Elective Units
Five units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3303 | ICTCBL2017A | Alter services to existing cable system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3403 | ICTRFN4095A | Conduct radio frequency measurements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3313 | ICTCBL2136A | Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3323 | ICTCBL3015A | Locate and identify cable system faults | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3367 | ICTOHS2153A | Work safely near power infrastructure | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D256 | ICT30508 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J817 | ICT30413 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 29/10/10.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
