Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in National Broadband Network Construction
Certificate III in National Broadband Network Construction
ICT30713
J602
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification has been designed as a pathway for specialised work on the National Broadband Network (NBN).
This qualification provides students with skills and knowledge to enhance employment prospects in apprenticeships and traineeships in a range of specialised NBN industry occupations specifically for the national rollout of the high speed broadband infrastructure.
In conjunction with safe working practices, one of two specialist streams is to be undertaken as described:
Telecommunications linesworker/Installer
This stream reflects the role of operators in performing equipment and system installation work on customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN services. This includes diagnosing and rectifying complex cable system faults to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
Telecommunications Fibre Splicer
This stream reflects the role of operators in applying optical fibre handling skills to splicing, testing and fault finding on live fibre cable in the fibre distribution network for NBN.
Job roles
Job roles and titles are dependent on the stream completed, possible job titles relevant to a pathway for this qualification include:
Telecommunications installer
Broadband network linesworker
Broadband network fibre splicer
Telecommunications customer network cable installer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- nine (9) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- two (2) units must be from Group A Linesworker/installer or Group B Fibre splicer
- three (3) units from Group C General elective units or from elsewhere in this Training Package, another Training Package or endorsed course at Certificate II, III or IV level.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for project practice.
This qualification meets the requirements for the NBN infrastructure rollout and has been developed for specific occupational outcomes. Due to the specialised technical nature of the work, there is provision for choice of specialisation but there is no allowance for substitution of elective units in the specialised group. However, remaining elective units from Group C can be selected to meet relevant work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of the Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations, the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI927 | ICTWHS2170B | Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI865 | ICTBWN3088B | Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D3444 | ICTTEN3056A | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3324 | ICTCBL3018A | Install underground enclosures and conduit | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI874 | ICTCBL2065B | Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3526 | ICTWOR3127A | Supervise worksite activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI909 | ICTTEN2008A | Use electrical skills in telecommunications work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI868 | ICTBWN3205B | Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Linesworker/Installer Specialist Stream
Two (2) units must be completed from either Group A OR Group B specialist stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI866 | ICTBWN3090B | Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3325 | ICTCBL3019A | Install underground cable | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Fibre Splicer Specialist Stream
Two (2) units must be completed from either Group A or Group B specialist stream.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI884 | ICTCBL3240B | Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network | 55 | Unit of competency |
| WI867 | ICTBWN3100B | Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZK0 | ICT30415 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate | 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 the National Register at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 26/11/2013.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
