Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
ICT41119
BEQ7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/08/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the access, building and core networks, and client capabilities of the service provider. It prepares people to work in telecommunications infrastructure network design, for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry.
Graduates with this qualification will be able to design:
the customer access network
the building network
the core network for the service provider and asset owner
carrier equipment infrastructure.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licencing, legislative or certification requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)- six (6) core units, plus
- ten (10) elective units
The elective units selected must consist of:
- up to one (1) elective unit from Group A Workplace
- at least four (4) elective units from Groups B Design and D Network Planning.
The remaining required elective units selected may consist of:
- up to three (3) elective units from Groups C ICT Use, E Optical Networks, F Project Management, G Radio Communications, H Sustainability or I Network Engineering
- up to four (4) elective units from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 4 or above qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from, or available within, the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Pre-requisites:
Please check TGA for prerequisite unit requirements.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE39 | ICTNPL409 | Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWD24 | ICTTEN427 | Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUU32 | ICTICT408 | Create technical documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWD25 | ICTTEN426 | Design network projects | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWD22 | ICTTEN429 | Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWD23 | ICTTEN428 | Prepare design drawings and specification for telecommunications installations | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Workplace
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUU30 | ICTICT401 | Determine and confirm client business requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUM06 | BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK88 | BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWD81 | ICTSMB401 | Set up and operate a contractor business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK93 | BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWC71 | ICTWOR401 | Undertake a civil site survey | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Design
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Groups B and D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL36 | BSBDES403 | Develop and extend design skills and practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUM32 | BSBDES502 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ94 | BSBDES401 | Generate design solutions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUK32 | BSBDES501 | Implement design solutions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUH07 | BSBDES402 | Interpret and respond to a design brief | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C ICT Use Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ05 | ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV54 | ICTPRG301 | Apply introductory programming techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUP66 | ICTNWK409 | Create scripts for networking | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUU28 | ICTICT405 | Develop detailed technical design | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUU99 | ICTNWK419 | Identify and use current virtualisation technologies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ07 | ICTICT428 | Select cloud storage solutions | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Network Planning
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Groups B and D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE47 | ICTNPL401 | Apply business acumen to network planning | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWE46 | ICTNPL402 | Plan the deployment of access network architectures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWE38 | ICTNPL410 | Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWD87 | ICTRFN502 | Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Optical Networks Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBA48 | ICTOPN405 | Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWE25 | ICTOPN403 | Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBA87 | ICTBWN307 | Use optical measuring instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Project Management Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE11 | ICTPMG403 | Manage the delivery of network infrastructure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE09 | ICTPMG503 | Prepare a project brief | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AWE12 | ICTPMG402 | Schedule installation of customer premises equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Radio Communications
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBA47 | ICTRFN407 | Conduct radio frequency measurements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWD89 | ICTRFN406 | Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWD93 | ICTRFN402 | Select antenna system for radio communications | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBA79 | ICTBWN306 | Use radio frequency measuring instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H Sustainability Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWF69 | BSBSUS402 | Implement an environmental management plan | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
10. Group I Network Engineering Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Groups C, E, F, G, H or I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI2 | ICT41115 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification requires:
a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved
or
a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in electrotechnology from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved
or
a current unrestricted electrical licence from any Australian state or territory electrical regulator
or
a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and enrolment in this Certificate IV as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship program or concurrently employed within the ICT industry
or
open registration as an ACMA registered cabler with certified evidence of at least 2100 hours of work experience within customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
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