Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
ICT20219
BER0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 03/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/08/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is an entry-level qualification for telecommunications linesworkers working on the construction and maintenance of high-speed national broadband network (NBN) infrastructure.
Linesworkers may:
perform cable and infrastructure work underground, which may involve civil and construction work such as site preparation, building of enclosures, installing mounting brackets and hauling underground cables
work above ground to install fibre or metallic aerial cable and infrastructure, which may also include installing aerial lead-in cables to customer premises and providing traffic management.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used may be subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Cabling on the customer side of the network termination device must be carried out according 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)- five (5) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units
The elective units selected may consist of:
- up to seven (7) units from Group A Cabling
- up to four (4) units from Group B Telecommunications
- up to three (3) units from Group C General
- up to two (2) units from this Training Package or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2 or 3 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. This could be achieved by selecting a specialisation (see below) or by selecting an appropriate mix of electives from Groups A, B and C.
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.
Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools has pre-requisite CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos has pre-requisite CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Specialisations
One of the following three specialisations must be undertaken to ensure worker skills meet the required safety practices for each specialisation.
Telecommunications Linesworker Hybrid Fibre Coaxial:
Six (6) of the following elective units must be selected:
- ICTBWN306 Use radio frequency measuring instruments
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL251 Install aerial and underground cable lead-ins
- ICTCBL252 Joint and terminate coaxial cable
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
Plus:
- ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
OR
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
Telecommunications Linesworker Fibre:
The following seven (7) elective units must be selected:
- ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
- ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
- ICTTEN310 Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment
- ICTTEN318 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors
Telecommunications Linesworker Copper:
The following six (6) elective units must be selected:
- ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
- ICTCBL320 Jumper metallic conductor cable in the access network
- ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Hybrid Fibre Coaxial)
ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Fibre)
ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Copper)
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC80 | ICTWHS204 | Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA33 | ICTWOR308 | Provide customer service to telecommunications customers | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA46 | ICTTEN208 | Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWG35 | ICTTEN202 | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBA44 | ICTTEN211 | Work effectively in a telecommunications network environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Cabling Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the specific requirements of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBA65 | ICTCBL253 | Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE88 | ICTCBL212 | Erect aerial cable supports | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBA75 | ICTCBL250 | Haul and fix aerial cable | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA69 | ICTCBL249 | Haul underground cable for installation and maintenance work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA68 | ICTCBL251 | Install aerial and underground cable lead-ins | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWE90 | ICTCBL211 | Install an above ground equipment enclosure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBA70 | ICTCBL248 | Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA67 | ICTCBL252 | Joint and terminate coaxial cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBA66 | ICTCBL254 | Joint metallic conductor cable in access network | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWE14 | ICTPMG201 | Prepare site for support installation | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Telecommunications Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the specific requirements of each specialisation.
4. Group C General Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the specific requirements of each specialisation..
Please note
- HLTAID009 or HLTAID011 may be chosen, NOT both.
- ICTWHS205, or UETTDREL14A, NOT both.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZH9 | ICT20215 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate | Qualification |
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