ICT20413 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
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 of installation of a limited range of digital reception equipment for either a customer or an enterprise. They would perform limited fault finding on a range of digital reception equipment for both cable TV and free to air TV reception.
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:
TV and digital TV antenna installer
subscription TV installer
satellite TV installer
free to air TV installer.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
8 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
1 elective unit from Group B specialist units, plus
2 elective units from Group C 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 C 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. One of those two units from Group C general elective units may be substituted with a Group A workplace elective unit where required by a specific job role.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
CORE UNITS
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context of this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units.
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level but they are in no way prescriptive.
Antenna installer
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT20413 Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, candidates may undertake ICT30413 Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, 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
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
providing correct literature to the customer, including explanatory booklets, manuals, training aids, user guides, equipment plans and configuration
providing feedback to customers on operating the equipment
Teamwork
participating in a team structure by identifying team members, tasks and goals and recognising and responding positively to conflict
applying interpersonal skills with clients, employer, supervisors, work associates, team members and other contractors
Problem solving
determining cable routes and antenna siting taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements
following up promptly on difficulties and known problem areas
ranking likely causes of fault in order of probability to ensure a methodical approach to fault identification
Initiative and enterprise
identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines
providing customers with temporary or replacement equipment similar to existing equipment
regularly verifying continued existence of problem
Planning and organising
planning and organising installation and operation of TV equipment and products
prioritising work according to organisation guidelines
Self-management
relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule
using strategies to present a professional image to customers
interpreting and applying relevant regulations and standards
applying all related WHS requirements and work practices
Learning
seeking assistance from team members
giving and receiving feedback
providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members
providing training to customers on system, product, product features and facilities
Technology
installing and operating TV equipment and products
checking tools and test equipment for accuracy
identifying, replacing or repairing faulty parts and equipment
