ICT20513 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation
Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation
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 and maintenance of telecommunications equipment installed in base stations or mounted on structures requiring rigging skills.
This qualification has two streams that prepare an individual for entry to the industry in a specialised area of installation of telecommunication equipment on high structures including radio towers or for installation and connection of wireless base stations.
An operator uses rigging skills to install and maintain radio antennas on radio towers and build and mount sections of radio masts for a complete radio structure.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
installer of radio telecommunications equipment on structures
installer of radio equipment and cabling on radio towers
installer of radio base stations
telecommunications rigger tradesperson.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
6 core units, plus
7 elective units, of which:
4 units from Group A Fixed wireless or Group B Rigging installation
3 units must be from Group C General elective units, up to 2 of which may be substituted with two units from elsewhere in this Training Package, another Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or III level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
ICTWHS2081A Work safely in a radio frequency electromagnetic radiation environment
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the ICT20513 Certificate II in Telecommunications Rigging Installation, candidates may undertake the ICT30513 Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation, 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
Cabling
The completion of unit ICTWHS2170B , ICTWHS2170A or ICTOHS2170A and the set of the following four units ICTCBL2005B , ICTCBL2006B , ICTCBL2008B and ICTCMP2022B that meet the Australian Communications and Media Authority (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 ICT20310 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 for cabling (currently ACMA) and rigging.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level
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).
Volume of Learning
The volume of learning of a Certificate II is typically 0.5 – 1 year.
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 cable routes, taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements
evaluating earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises
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
