Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications

This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can:

install and maintain digital radio telecommunications equipment

conduct field operations of radio networks

install and maintain worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) and wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks for high speed broadband network infrastructure

monitor radio frequency (RF) operation and conduct field audits for compliance.

Job Roles

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

radio communications technician

radio frequency technician

radio frequency field technician

radio frequency compliance officer

radio frequency auditor

telecommunications radio technician

WiMAX or WiFi system installer

Wireless system installer

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.


Subjects

Total number of units = 17

10 core units, plus

7 elective units

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. All these electives must be taken from Certificate IV level.

A maximum of three elective units may be substituted with three units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or any accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma 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.

CORE UNITS

add topic ICTCBL2066A Joint and terminate coaxial cable

add topic ICTOHS2170A Follow OHS and environmental policy and procedures

add topic ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline

add topic ICTRFN3155A Construct and test a radio communications device

add topic ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software

add topic ICTTEN2007A Use electrical skills in telecommunications work

add topic ICTTEN2140A Use hand and power tools

add topic ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system

add topic ICTTEN4081A Locate, diagnose and rectify faults

add topic ICTWOR2141A Work effectively in a telecommunications technology team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Cabling

add topic ICTCBL4004A Schedule and supply cabling installation

add topic ICTCBL4099A Remotely locate and identify cable network faults

Compliance

add topic ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit

Customer Service

add topic BSBCUS402A Address customer needs

First aid

add topic HLTFA311A Apply first aid

ICT use

(IP networks)

add topic ICAI4029C Install network hardware to a network

Occupational health and safety

add topic CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment

add topic ICTOHS2153A Work safely near power infrastructure

add topic CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Project management

add topic ICTPMG4048A Schedule installation of customer premises equipment

add topic ICTPMG4152A Manage the delivery of network infrastructure

Radio frequency networks

add topic ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment

add topic ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

add topic ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements

add topic ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications

add topic ICTRFN4159A Test and repair cellular network equipment

add topic ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring

add topic ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment

add topic ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network

add topic ICTRFN5148A Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance

Telecommunications engineering networks

add topic ICTTEN3054A Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment

add topic ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment

add topic ICTTEN3077A Commission an electronic unit

add topic ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware

add topic ICTTEN4001A Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment

add topic ICTTEN4003A Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation

add topic ICTTEN4040A Assign a transmission path

add topic ICTTEN4051A Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment

add topic ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment

add topic ICTTEN4073A Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades

add topic ICTTEN4076A Complete equipment and software upgrades

add topic ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system

add topic ICTTEN4086A Undertake routine maintenance of the telecommunications network

add topic ICTTEN4087A Undertake remote diagnosis and repair of network faults

add topic ICTTEN4102A Repair telecommunication system faults

(Emerging technologies)

add topic ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network

add topic ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network

add topic ICTTEN4202A Install and test a radio frequency identification system

add topic ICTTEN4215A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network

add topic ICTTEN4229A Design, install and configure a customer smart grid network

(IP networks)

add topic ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network

add topic ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router

add topic ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches

Small and micro business

add topic BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

add topic BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations

add topic BSBSMB407A Manage a small team

Sustainability

add topic ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks

add topic ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware

add topic ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for power over ethernet

Workplace effectiveness

add topic ICTWOR4032A Undertake a civil site survey

add topic ICTWOR4079A Schedule equipment maintenance

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.

Radio Installation

Core units plus:

add topic ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment

add topic ICTTEN3077A Commission an electronic unit

add topic ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware

add topic ICTTEN4078A Commission an electronic system

add topic ICTTEN4102A Repair telecommunication system faults

two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Radio field operations

Core units plus:

add topic CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment

add topic HLTFA301B Apply First Aid

add topic BSBCUS402A Address customer needs

four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Field monitoring and compliance

Core units plus:

add topic ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit

add topic ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

add topic ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring

four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Wireless network equipment installer

Core units:

add topic ICTRFN3146A Install WiMAX customer premises equipment broadband wireless access equipment

add topic ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications

add topic ICTRFN4159A Test and repair cellular network equipment

add topic ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment

three additional units from elective unitsas appropriate to the specific job role.


Pathways...

    Qualification 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 ICT40310 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications, candidates may undertake the ICT50210 Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

All training programs must be conducted with the 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 and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

determining options to rectify faults and discussing them with customer so that necessary action is determined

documenting test methods and results

making a complete check of installation against installation plans

reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

conveying information to clients, colleagues and other site personnel

providing feedback to customers on operating the equipment

Teamwork

identifying members and roles of team

identifying and contributing to team tasks and goals

recognising and responding positively to conflict within team

working with team members to work with clients and install equipment

relating personal role to the industry

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

giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisation goals

Problem solving

ranking causes of problems, working from system-wide impacts to specific impacts

diagnosing network security problems to secure the network

identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions

identifying faults or optimisation options

rectifying faults and adjusting system to optimal operation

determining radio interference problems and conducting compliance audits

following up promptly on difficulties and known problem areas

Initiative and enterprise

prioritising urgent requests and acting according to organisational guidelines

identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions

adapting plan to suit specific features of site

identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines

interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and considering customer needs

Planning and organising

identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives

planning and provision to meet key dates and milestones

gathering data for the installation of systems and equipment

planning the installation of fibre cable, taking into account technical, scheduling and financial considerations

interpreting design and relating to site characteristics

prioritising work according to organisation guidelines

running a test of network security arrangements

Self-management

identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives

identifying work to be completed

complying with all related OHS requirements and work practices

developing installation plans to ensure minimal disruption to the workplace

checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specification

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

Learning

relating current or intended role to career objectives in a positive manner

giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisation goals

making clients aware of opportunities that exist for system upgrades, additional services and training

seeking assistance from team members when necessary

providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members

providing training to customers on system, product, product features and facilities

Technology

checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specifications

converging many integrated and emerging technologies

testing and measuring of broadband network infrastructure

installing and operating telecommunications equipment and products

installing and operating equipment and products

identifying, replacing or repairing faulty parts and equipment

undertaking relevant acceptance tests and analysing results against specified performance criteria