Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation
Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation
ICT30510
W804
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 operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment mounted on structures requiring rigging skills.
This role includes assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault-finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include some supervision of others involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes in a specialised area of installation of telecommunication equipment on high structures, including radio towers.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry into the mainstream of telecommunications convergence technologies of radio, optical, data and internet protocol (IP) networks.
An operator uses rigging skills to install and maintain radio antennas on radio towers and build and mount sections of radio masts for a complete radio structure.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
installer of telecommunications network equipment on structures
installer of radio equipment and cabling on radio towers
maintainer and tester of telecommunications radio network equipment on structures
telecommunications rigger technician.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 96 core units plus;
1 elective unit from Group A Workplace Units plus;
2 elective units from Group B General Units
Units completed in ICT20510 Certificate II in Telecommunications Rigging Installation cannot be selected in this qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification 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.
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:
Cabling:
All training programs are undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk
Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level
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 six units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3433 | ICTTCR3062A | Build a telecommunications radio structure | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3434 | ICTTCR3191A | Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D3444 | ICTTEN3056A | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3435 | ICTTCR3192A | Protect against electromagnetic radiation and system hazards when working on telecommunications radio sites | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3297 | ICTBWN3205A | Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments | 35 | 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 General Elective Units
Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3323 | ICTCBL3015A | Locate and identify cable system faults | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3321 | ICTCBL3013A | Perform cable and system test on customer premises | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J601 | ICT30513 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation | 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 17/01/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
