ICT80110 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

Vocational Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a very high level of technical management skills and knowledge in telecommunications networks and systems who can:

apply numerical computations and simulation to produce engineering solutions

investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

evaluate and apply digital signal processing (DSP) to communications system

analyse cellular and satellite systems

evaluate and use telecommunications management networks diagnose problems and provide network management support.

Job Roles

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

network specialist

network technology specialist

solutions engineer

system engineer

telecommunications manager

telecommunications network engineer.

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 6

3 core units, plus

3 elective units

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

A maximum of two elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Vocational Graduate 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 ICTPMG8143A Manage a telecommunications project

add topic ICTTEN8197A Produce engineering solutions using numerical computations and simulation

add topic ICTSUS8237A Lead applied research in ICT sustainability

Elective Units

Project management

add topic ICTPMG8142A Manage telecommunications workplace

add topic ICTPMG8149A Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

Radio frequency networks

add topic ICTRFN8180A Analyse a cellular mobile network system

add topic ICTRFN8181A Analyse a satellite communications system

Sustainability

add topic ICTSUS8238A Conduct and manage a life cycle assessment for sustainability

Telecommunications engineering networks

add topic ICTTEN8194A Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

add topic ICTTEN8195A Evaluate and apply network security

add topic ICTTEN8196A Evaluate and apply digital signal processing to communications system

Pathways...

Qualification Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter this qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake study at graduate level, including from:

the ICT70110 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Network Engineering or another relevant accredited Training Package qualification or relevant accredited course

a relevant Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or a relevant Certificate IV or Certificate III together with significant relevant vocational practice

a higher education qualification, together with relevant vocational practice

relevant extensive vocational practice, without formal qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the ICT80110 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering, candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge may seek articulation into a university program.

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).

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

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 cable 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