Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes ACMA requirements for Open Cabler Registration.


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the Core competency standard units;

The required number of Stream Core competency standard units;

The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; and

All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

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Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities

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Apply OHS practices in the workplace

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Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

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Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

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Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

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Fix and secure equipment

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Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

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Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits

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Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology

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Lay and connect cables for multiple access to telecommunication services

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Install and modify performance data communication structured cabling

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Install and modify performance data communication optical fibre cabling

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Install and connect voice and data communications equipment

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Select and arrange equipment for local area networks

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Test, report and rectify faults in voice and data installations

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Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits

Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved

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Maintain documentation

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Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

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Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

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Deliver a service to customers

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Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

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Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

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Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Competency Standard Units

In accordance with Schedule 3, which forms an integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 9 as specified.

Note: 1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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