Course Description
This qualification is designed for telecommunications technology operators who evaluate installation requirements, plan and carry out installations, test completed work, and diagnose faults when issues arise with installed equipment.
You will gain the skills to
- assess, plan, and execute telecommunications installations
- test equipment
- troubleshoot faults across a range of networks, including customer cabling, data systems, and fiber optics.
The ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology is a trade-level qualification that prepares you for roles such as a telecommunications technician or cabler and can support you in obtaining an ACMA Open Cablers Registration.
Telecommunications technology operators may work on:
- Customer cabling networks
- Digital reception technology
- Optical networks
- Premises cabling
- Radio communications
- Rigging, which also involves installing and maintaining radio antennas on high structures such as radio towers, and building and mounting sections of radio masts
for a complete radio structure - Telecommunications networking
- Wireless networks.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Cabling at the customer premises must be carried out according to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration
bodies, in line with the specifications of the access network owner.
High risk work (HRW) licences are required for dogging work and rigging as outlined on the Safe Work Australia website.
The model WHS Regulations require people performing high risk work to be over 18 years of age and to hold the right HRW licence. HRW licences are issued by state/territory
governments: refer to the relevant body to ensure compliance with regulations.
Duration
Fee for Service – Minimum 3-6 months
Funded – Minimum 12 months
Delivery Method
Face-to-face
Blended (Online)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements Milcom Institute has the following admission requirements:
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
- Are at least at age of 18 at the time of commencement of the course.
- LLN and Pre-training review are required to be completed to assist in identifying whether this qualification is appropriate for the education and employment aspirations of the target learner and to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study
Pathway Information
After achieving this qualification, student can advance to ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology, subject to meeting entry requirements.
Fees:
| Indicative scheduled hours | 720 |
| Enrolment fee (non- refundable) | $4500.0 |
| Tuition Fee Learner Contribution | $300.00 |
| Concessional Enrolment fee | $25.00 |
| Listed non- tuition fee for traineeships/Apprenticeship under Skills First | $325.00 |
Core Skills and Knowledge
- Installation and maintenance: Install, maintain, and modify customer premises communications cabling, including optical fibre and coaxial.
- Testing and troubleshooting: Use industry-standard testing equipment to diagnose and fix faults in telecommunications networks.
- Network technology: Work with various network types, including customer cabling networks, digital reception technology, optical networks, and wireless networks.
- Specialised tasks: Perform tasks such as installing optical fibre splitters, splicing and terminating optical fibre, and working safely on live fibre installations.
- Safety and compliance: Follow work health and safety procedures and understand the regulatory requirements and ACMA rules for telecommunications work.
- Problem-solving: Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills to handle technical issues and challenging situations.
Employment Opportunities
Possible job titles include:
- Optical Access Broadband Network Installer
- Data and Voice Communications Cabler
- Broadband Network Infrastructure Installer
- NBN Optical Fibre Splicer
- NBN Optical Fibre Lines worker/Installer
- Cable TV Service Technicians
- Telecommunications Technician
- Telecommunications Technical Officer
- Telecommunications Cable Jointer
- Communications Linesperson
- Underground Cable Installation Tradesperson/Technician
- Telecommunications Computer Systems Technician
Course Structure
| CORE |
|---|
| ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools |
| ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks |
| ICTTEN315 Determine and apply technologies within a telecommunications system |
| ICTTEN317 Locate, identify and rectify telecommunications network faults |
| ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures |
| ICTWOR308 Provide customer service to telecommunications customers |
| ELECTIVES |
| ICTCBL246 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule* |
| ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule* |
| ICTCBL301 Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation |
| ICTCBL303 Install and terminate coaxial cable |
| ICTCBL322 Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises |
| ICTTEN207 Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks |
| ICTTEN318 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors |
| ICTWOR305 Supervise worksite activities |
Streams
Fibre Testing
ICTBWN307 – Use optical measuring instruments
ICTBWN308* – Work safely on live optical fibre installations
or
Underground
ICTCBL329 – Install underground cable for communications applications
ICTCBL334 – Install underground enclosures and conduit
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
| Unit in this qualification | Prerequisite unit |
|---|---|
| ICTCBL246 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule | ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures |
| ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule | ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures |
| ICTBWN308 Work safely on live optical fibre installations | ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures |
