Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
ICT60615
State Code:
AZI7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/01/2016
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
545
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/01/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the role a technical specialist with high level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:
forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment
implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high speed broadband capability.

Licensing /Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
- four (4) Core units plus
- six (6) Elective units

The elective units consist of:
- all six (6) units may be selected from the electives units listed below, with a minimum of two (2) electives at AQF Level 6
- up to two (2) elective units may be substituted with units of competency from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at AQF Level 6 or above.

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 are available within the ICT Information and Telecommunications Technology Training Package.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWE07 ICTPMG610 Develop a project management plan 70 Unit of competency
AWD74 ICTSUS601 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects 50 Unit of competency
AWE06 ICTPMG611 Prepare a detailed design brief 40 Unit of competency
AWC92 ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT network architecture design 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units may be completed.
Please see the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC96 ICTTEN607 Analyse and organise repair of highly complex telecommunications network faults 120 Unit of competency
AWE15 ICTOPN604 Analyse optical transmission systems 45 Unit of competency
AWC99 ICTTEN604 Coordinate fault rectification and restoration of service following network outages 120 Unit of competency
AWE16 ICTOPN603 Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system 45 Unit of competency
AUV20 ICTNWK518 Design an enterprise wireless local area network 25 Unit of competency
AWC93 ICTTEN610 Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling 70 Unit of competency
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks 60 Unit of competency
AWC91 ICTTEN612 Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network 55 Unit of competency
AUV17 ICTNWK520 Design ICT system security controls 30 Unit of competency
AUV07 ICTNWK517 Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network 20 Unit of competency
AUM01 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
AWD73 ICTSUS602 Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects 50 Unit of competency
AWE32 ICTNPL602 Forecast service demand 120 Unit of competency
AWC98 ICTTEN605 Implement planned network changes with minimal impact to the customer 120 Unit of competency
AUU96 ICTNWK502 Implement secure encryption technologies 20 Unit of competency
AUV00 ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes 25 Unit of competency
AWC97 ICTTEN606 Manage a common channel signalling network 120 Unit of competency
AWE17 ICTOPN602 Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system 55 Unit of competency
AUH06 BSBDES601 Manage design realisation 50 Unit of competency
AWE18 ICTOPN601 Manage optical ethernet transmission 55 Unit of competency
AUW37 ICTSAS409 Manage risks involving ICT systems and technology 20 Unit of competency
AUL12 BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks 50 Unit of competency
AWD85 ICTRFN601 Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network 60 Unit of competency
AWE31 ICTNPL601 Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network 120 Unit of competency
AWC94 ICTTEN609 Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks 60 Unit of competency
AWD84 ICTRFN602 Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks 60 Unit of competency
AUI31 BSBDES602 Research global design trends 30 Unit of competency
AUW49 ICTSAS505 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans 30 Unit of competency
AWE30 ICTNPL603 Undertake network performance analysis 120 Unit of competency
AWD00 ICTTEN603 Undertake network traffic management 120 Unit of competency
AWD02 ICTTEN601 Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems 120 Unit of competency
AWD01 ICTTEN602 Undertake system administration 120 Unit of competency
AWC95 ICTTEN608 Verify new software and hardware releases 120 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W817 ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks Qualification
W818 ICT60210 Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ5 ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information