Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering
 

Traineeship
National Code
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ICT40210
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus
Study Area: Networking, Telecommunications & Integration;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Network/Systems Engineer
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

You will gain qualifications that reflect the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies, internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment, IP network in home networks and small and medium enterprises and assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks.
You will also gain skills and knowledge 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 IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering will be in demand nationally.

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 customer computer system installer, customer premises equipment installer, home network installer, IP networks installer, network security equipment installer, optical network equipment installer, radio technician, RFID system installer, secure IT network installer, SME network installer, sustainability network equipment installer, telecommunications network technician, wireless LAN installer, wireless network equipment installer.

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/Advanced Diploma programs and Bachelor of Computer Systems are available.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or equivalent.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - beginning of year.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

An 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.

Length of course

Part time - 18 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

BSBSMB407A
Manage a Small Team
40.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan for the management of and to manage staff. It involves industrial relations, staff selection, staff records, induction, training, team development and career planning to enhance business operations through retaining a competent, committed and motivated team in the workplace. This work is undertaken by individuals who operate a small business. The unit is suitable for existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
ICTOPN4116A
Use Advanced Optical Test Equipment
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to test optical communication systems and components using advanced optical test equipment. It involves using the optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), optical spectrum analyser (OSA) and optical return loss (ORL) test set for performance testing and link budget calculation. Installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications carriers or other private and public organisations, or regulatory authorities apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
ICTOPN4117A
Prepare Activity Plans And Specifications For a Fibre To The X Installation
60.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare the activity plans and specifications required by field technical staff to deploy a fibre to the x (FTTx) installation for optical access networks. Planning involves provisioning underground and aerial cable work, construction of fibre enclosures and providing specification details for installation and construction teams. Optical networks and FTTx are part of 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.
ICTPMG4048A
Schedule Installation Of Customer Premises Equipment
20.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to effectively schedule the installation of customer premises equipment (CPE). It includes planning, provisioning and monitoring of customer premises installations. Lead foremen or estimators with appropriate authority to direct the activities of customer premises installation staff, building workers, contractors, manufacturers and vendors apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
ICTPMG4152A
Manage The Delivery Of Network Infrastructure
60.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the delivery of network infrastructure. It includes scoping the project, developing a project brief and managing the project. This unit applies to projects associated with access and core Networks, including switching and transmission via optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
ICTSUS4185A
Install And Test Power Management Software
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test power management software in network elements. This unit is for technical staff who specify, install or upgrade ICT networks.
ICTTEN4081A
Locate, Diagnose And Rectify Faults
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to locate, diagnose and rectify faults in telecommunications networks. Telecommunications networks include cabling, customer premises equipment (CPE), access, telephony, broadband deployment, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and internet protocol (IP) networks for enterprise and customer systems and installations. Telecommunications officers, communications cablers, installers of customer premises equipment, optical and radio frequency (RF) equipment, multimedia and IP networks apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
ICTTEN4126A
Install And Configure Internet Protocal Tv In a Home Network
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate internet protocol TV (IPTV) functionality into an existing customer home network. It involves installing and configuring a secure internet protocol (IP) network for the customer. This unit applies to technical staff installing an IP network for the delivery of emerging technologies for IPTV and convergence networks.
ICTTEN4198A
Install, Configure And Test An Internet Protocol Network
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out the installation of network hardware and software, initial configuration according to organisational requirements and testing of an internet protocol (IP) network. This may be part of the upgrade of an existing network or the implementation of a new network. Officers who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They would be employed by telecommunications companies and IT networking provisioning companies. They will gain knowledge of hardware and software installations, routing and switching protocols and diagnostics required for integrating new and converging functionalities to the network.
ICTTEN4210A
Implement And Troubleshoot Enterprise Routers And Switches
100.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and troubleshoot routers and switches. It involves configuring and programming routers and switches to establish voice and data services and applications over local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) connections for enterprise networks. This unit applies to medium to large enterprises requiring the use of internetwork services and applications. It also applies to networks employing virtual LAN (VLAN) connectivity and hierarchical addressing schemes and where access control will be used to achieve network security.
ICTTEN4211A
Design, Install And Configure An Internetwork
100.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, install and configure an enterprise local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) internetwork. It involves testing and troubleshooting an internetwork. This unit applies to the design, installation and configuration of cable and wireless networks suitable for large, medium and small office home office (SOHO) enterprises.
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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