ICT40713 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the access, building and core networks and client capabilities of the service provider, who can:
design the customer access network
design the building network
design the core network for the service provider and asset owner
design carrier equipment infrastructure.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry into 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 design.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
access, building or core network designer
telecommunications technician designer
estimator, surveyor (scoper), or design draftsman.
The following units within this qualification have prerequisites. This is detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite units required
ICTTCR3062A Build a telecommunications radio structure
ICTTCR2188A Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures
ICTTCR2189A Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment
ICTTCR2190A Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
ICTTCR3191A Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures
ICTTCR2188A Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures
ICTTCR2189A Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment
ICTTCR2190A Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
6 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 IV or Diploma level. One of those two units from Group B 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.
CORE UNITS
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT40713 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design, candidates may undertake ICT50513 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design, a qualification for those seeking to enter management or 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).
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
liaising with client, suppliers and consultants for the supply of non-standard services and materials
negotiating with land and premises owners for the location of plant and equipment
negotiating with land and premises owners for the timing and location of installation and activities
negotiating with constructors on installation requirements
documenting survey methods and results
reading, interpreting and using statistical network reports
conveying information to clients, colleagues and other site personnel
Teamwork
identifying members and roles of team
identifying and contributing to team tasks and goals
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 organisational 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 design 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 non-standard or special order services and materials
planning timing and installation activities to meet client and other stakeholder requirements
planning to meet key dates and milestones
gathering data for the installation of systems and equipment
planning the design of fibre cable, taking into account technical, scheduling and financial considerations
interpreting design and relating to site characteristics
prioritising work according to organisational 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 WHS 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 specifications
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 organisational 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 are adjusted to manufacturer specifications
converging many integrated and emerging technologies
testing and measuring broadband network infrastructure
installing and operating telecommunications equipment and products
installing and operating equipment and products
identifying, replacing and repairing faulty parts and equipment
undertaking relevant acceptance tests and analysing results against specified performance criteria
