ICT40510 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the core and access network capabilities of the service provider who can:
plan the development of the customer access network infrastructure
plan the development of the core network for the service provider and asst owner
plan network capacity for new technology in products and services
analyse demand data and evaluate network growth and impact on the network.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry in planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry. This is required for the national broadband infrastructure network planning.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
access network planner
telecommunications technician planner.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Subjects
Total number of units = 11
6 core units, plus
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
2 elective units 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 IV or Diploma level. One of those two units from Group C general elective units may be substituted from Group A workplace elective units 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.
ICTTEN4085A Monitor, analyse and action telecommunications network alarms
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.
Access Network
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures
ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks
two additional units from Group C general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Building Infrastructure
Core units plus one workplace unit plus:
ICTNPL4110A Evaluate the planning requirements for provisioning a telecommunications building facility
ICTNPL4111A Develop provisioning of telecommunications building works project
two additional units from Group C general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Core Network
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
two additional units from Group C general elective units, with a maximum of one of those additional units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving a Certificate III qualification from this or another accredited Training Package or accredited course
or
with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning, candidates may undertake the ICT50513 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
All training programs must be conducted with the reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
liaising with market research to determine existing capacity and capability of network
liaising with survey researchers to determine potential network growth
documenting survey methods and results
reading, interpreting and using statistical network reports
conveying information to clients, colleagues and other site personnel
providing feedback to customers on market research surveys
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 planning scenarios or optimisation options
determining transmission routes taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements
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