This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation to operation of telecommunications equipment and products.
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.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
cabler and installer
equipment installer
security alarm installer
telecommunications equipment operator
telecommunications tradesperson.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Subjects
Total number of units = 11
5 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
5 elective units from Group B general units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or Certificate III level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT20213 Certificate II in Telecommunications, candidates may undertake ICT30213 Certificate III in Telecommunications, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Certificate III qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
The completion of unit ICTWHS2170B and the four unit set ICTCBL2005B , ICTCBL2006B , ICTCBL2008B and ICTCMP2022B that meets the ACMA requirements for Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) restricted registration, is generally used as a part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited or no industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications such as ICT20313 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling.
For cablers with restricted CPR qualifications there will be a requirement for the specialised competency unit ICTCMP2239B Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule to be achieved when working on specialised broadband cabling.
All training programs must be undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
confirming approval for time and method of site access with customers
documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and problems
Teamwork
participating in a team structure by identifying team members, tasks and goals and recognising and responding positively to conflict
Problem solving
determining network equipment power consumption and current from measurements and specification data
evaluating probable solutions to faults involving telecommunications networks and equipment
Initiative and enterprise
reading and understanding plans and designs to acknowledge local physical conditions
identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines
Planning and organising
planning and organising installation and operation of telecommunications equipment and products
Self-management
relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule
using strategies to present a professional image to customers
Learning
seeking assistance from team members
giving and receiving feedback
Technology
installing and operating telecommunications equipment and products
