TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology - ICT30515

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification prepares an individual for entry into the telecommunications industry and its convergent technologies, including radio, optical, data and internet protocol (IP) networks.This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies using a defined range of skills where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection, installation and configuration of equipment in convergence technologies that integrate radio, optical and internet protocol (IP) based applications.This role includes assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include some supervision of others. Work is performed according to known routines and procedures and there is some accountability for the quality of outcomes.The following specialisations can be achieved through selection of specific units of competency:Optical Networks Wireless Networks Cabling Networks Telecommunications NetworkingRadio Communications.Licensing/Regulatory Information Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification 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.Cabling at the customer premises 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. Refer to \"Pathways to ACMA Cabling Provider Rules - Cabling registration\" and the mandatory industry practical hours required for registration.

Structure

  • 16 units: 7 core
  • 9 elective

Subjects

  • Install telecommunications network equipment
  • Remove non-friable asbestos
  • Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises
  • Install and manage network protocols
  • Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment
  • Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
  • Install network cable equipment
  • Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule
  • Supervise worksite activities
  • Install a complex digital reception system
  • Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment
  • Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware
  • Install mobile telecommunications in motor vehicles
  • Modify and cutover cable
  • Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
  • Migrate to new technology
  • Install underground enclosures and conduit
  • Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network
  • Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation
  • Run standard diagnostic tests
  • Collect and analyse technical information
  • Commission an electronic unit
  • Construct and test a radio communications device
  • Install customer cable support systems
  • Work effectively in telecommunications technology
  • Install aerial cable
  • Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
  • Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
  • Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
  • Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs
  • Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
  • Locate and identify cable system faults
  • Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks
  • Care for computer hardware
  • Plan a home based business
  • Recover customer premises equipment
  • Use explosive power tools
  • Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
  • Install underground cable
  • Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
  • Construct aerial cable supports
  • Install systems and equipment on customer premises
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Terminate metallic conductor customer cable
  • Install and terminate coaxial cable
  • Perform tests on optical communication system and components
  • Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring an ADSL circuit
  • Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
  • Install and optimise operating system software
  • Implement system software changes
  • Maintain cable network
  • Work safely near power infrastructure
  • Train customers in new technology
  • Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
  • Provide ICT advice to clients
  • Install digital reception equipment
  • Hand over cable systems and equipment
  • Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network
  • Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network customer equipment
  • Conduct radio frequency measurements
  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Schedule resources
  • Manage spare parts
  • Connect internal hardware components
  • Cutover new systems and equipment on customer premises
  • Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Locate, identify and rectify recurrent network faults
  • Locate and rectify digital reception equipment faults
  • Organise resources
  • Install a radio communications antenna and feedline
  • Resolve technical enquiries using multiple information systems
  • Organise material supply
  • Maintain an electronic system
  • Provide basic system administration
  • Refurbish customer premises equipment
  • Install a cable lead-in
  • Joint metallic conductor cable in access network
  • Place and secure customer cable
  • Work safely in the construction industry
  • Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
  • Work safely at heights
  • Perform cable and system test on customer premises
  • Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments

Further information

Cabling at customer premises 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. Refer to "Pathways to ACMA Cabling Provider Rules - Cabling registration" and mandatory industry practical hours required for registration.

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