Skill set Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:49 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:49 AM AWST
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Network Technician HFC Skill Set
Network Technician HFC Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ICTSS00098
ICTSS00098
State Code
AD988
AD988
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
30/08/2019
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
315
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/08/2019 | Replaced | Replaced |
Pathway Information
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Skill Set 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 the 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 the 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 and enrolment in the ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology 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 the customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
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 the 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 the 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 and enrolment in the ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology 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 the customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
Target Group
Suggested words for statement of attainment
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD40 | ICTTEN409 | Commission an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWD90 | ICTRFN405 | Install radio communications base station equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBA41 | ICTTEN312 | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWD39 | ICTTEN410 | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWD89 | ICTRFN406 | Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBA46 | ICTTEN208 | Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks | 35 | Unit of competency |