Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling
 

Traineeship
National Code
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ICT30310
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Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus
Study Area: Networking, Telecommunications & Integration;
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to operate as a Telecommunications Cabling Operator in the telecommunications industry. You will learn how to apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation to operation of telecommunications equipment and products.

This qualification will prepare you for entry to the industry with electives focusing in Cabling, Telecommunications engineering networks, Broadband and wireless networks. Together with the NBN roll out, the Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling will be in demand nationally. This qualification also includes the open cable registration.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
  • cabler and installer
  • equipment installer
  • security alarm installer
  • telecommunications equipment operator
  • telecommunications tradesperson.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

What further study options will I have?

Pathways to Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs and Bachelor of Computer Systems are available.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments. Information session will be held in November. Applicants must telephone (03) 9286 9830 for details. Applicants must complete and submit an expression of interest form.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Attendance at the information session

Length of course

Full time - 9 months

Where will I study?

Nelson Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

ICTBWN3082A
Perform Tests On Optical Communication System And Components
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to test optical communication systems and components in the field using portable test instruments. It covers testing of point-to-point networks as well as next generation optical fibre networks which use passive optical network (PON) technologies in fibre to the home (FTTH) deployment.

ICTBWN3088A
Install Optical Fibre Splitters In Fibre Distribution Hubs
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs (FDH) as part of a fibre to the premises (FTTP) network. Optical networks and FTTP are part of the strategies by service providers using wave division multiplexing (WDM) to deliver very high speed broadband capacity through the access network for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative.

ICTBWN3090A
Install Lead-In Modula And Cable For Fibre To The Premises
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install a lead-in module and its associated cable for a fibre to the premises (FTTP) installation. Optical networks and FTTP are part of the strategies by service providers using wave division multiplexing (WDM) to deliver very high speed broadband capacity through the Access Network for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative. FTTP services can be underground or aerial and may include hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) installations.
ICAS3031B
Provide Advice To Clients
40.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to provide advice and support to clients including the communication of comprehensive technical information. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ICTCBL2136A
Install, Maintain And Modify Customer Premises Communications Cabling: Acma Restricted Rule
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling required according to Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) Restricted' Cabling Provider Rule. Restricted cabling is used in typical domestic premises, small offices, home offices and small business premises. Restricted cablers can install cable in large commercial and industrial premises provided the cabling is behind a compliant device and is not via jumperable distributors or patch panels. The telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs) 2000 place various limitations on Restricted cablers. These include a prohibition on them performing cabling work where they may have access to a reticulated electrical supply that exceeds typical domestic single-phase and three-phase electrical supply voltages nominally 240 volts AC (for single phase) or 415 volts AC (for three-phase).

ICTCBL2137A
Install, Maintain And Modify Customer Premises Communications Cabling: Acma Open Rule
100.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling required according to Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) 'Open Cabling Provider Rule. This rule is associated with small installations connected to sockets and larger commercial and industry installations involving many lines, multi-pair cables, backbone cabling, multi-story buildings and more complicated termination modules and distributors. The cabling activity may be a new cable installation or upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN). Convergence in the telecommunications and IT areas is the emergence of a single infrastructure for a range of telephony and IT services. Telephone, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), internet protocol TV (IPTV) and computer data may all travel over a single metallic customer cable, optical fibre cable or wireless link in a specific location.

ICTCBL3015A
Locate And Identify Cable System Faults
40.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to locate and identify cable system faults in communications cables at enterprise and customer premises sites. The cable types may be telecommunications, voice or data cabling.
ICTOHS2170A
Follow OHS And Environment Policy And Procedures
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe working practices and environmental policy in the management of telecommunications workplace tasks. It involves awareness of safe handling of active optical fibre cabling, laser sources and equipment.

BSBSUS301A
Implement And Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, applicable legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this unit at the time of publication, relevant national, state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this unit.

ICTTEN2007A
Use Electrical Skills In Telecommunications Work
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for an entry-level worker to use electrical skills working with analog and digital, cabling and wireless networking in telecommunications.

ICTTEN2140A
Use Hand And Power Tools
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely use hand and power tools in the workshop and on the worksite. It involves preparing for work, selecting, using and maintaining hand and power tools and cleaning up.

ICTTEN3054A
Provide Infrastructure For Telecommunications Network Equipment
60.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install supporting infrastructure for telecommunications equipment and associated hardware equipment. This includes carrier grade switching, transmission and access equipment and associated media, power and monitoring equipment and alarm systems.
All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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