Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version first released with the Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 8.0. The following units of competency were replaced with the relevant superseding unit of competency as requested by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment:
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Release 1 |
This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This is an entry-level qualification for telecommunications linesworkers working on the construction and maintenance of high-speed national broadband network (NBN) infrastructure.
Linesworkers may:
- perform cable and infrastructure work underground, which may involve civil and construction work such as site preparation, building of enclosures, installing mounting brackets and hauling underground cables
- work above ground to install fibre or metallic aerial cable and infrastructure, which may also include installing aerial lead-in cables to customer premises and providing traffic management.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used may be subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Cabling on the customer side of the network termination device must be carried out according to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner.
Entry Requirements
Nil.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
5 core units, plus
7 elective units
The elective units selected may consist of:
- up to 7 units from Group A Cabling
- up to 4 units from Group B Telecommunications
- up to 3 units from Group C General
- up to 2 units from this Training Package or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course where the units are packaged in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2 or 3 qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. This could be achieved by selecting a specialisation (see below) or by selecting an appropriate mix of electives from Groups A, B and C.
Units selected from other training packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from, or available within, the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.
Core units
ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools
ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
ICTTEN211 Work effectively in a telecommunications network environment
ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
ICTWOR308 Provide customer service to telecommunications customers
Elective units
Group A Cabling
ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure
ICTCBL212 Erect aerial cable supports
ICTCBL248 Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable
ICTCBL249 Haul underground cable for installation and maintenance work
ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
ICTCBL251 Install aerial and underground cable lead-ins
ICTCBL252 Joint and terminate coaxial cable
ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
ICTCBL254 Joint metallic conductor cable in access network
ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
Group B Telecommunications
ICTBWN303 Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
ICTBWN306 Use radio frequency measuring instruments
ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments
ICTCBL303 Install and terminate coaxial cable
ICTCBL320 Jumper metallic conductor cable in the access network
ICTCBL322 Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises
ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications
ICTCBL330 Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects
ICTCBL333 Install aerial cable for communications applications
ICTCBL334 Install underground enclosures and conduit
ICTTEN210 Install underground telecommunications infrastructure
ICTTEN310 Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment
ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN313 Work on and resolve recurrent network faults
ICTTEN318 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors
Group C General
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools*
CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos*
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
OR
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
ICTTEN207 Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks
ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
ICTWHS205 Work safely near power infrastructure at a telecommunications workplace
OR
UETTDREL14A Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
ICTWOR202 Work effectively in the digital and telecommunications industry
RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
Prerequisite unit requirements in this qualification |
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Unit in this qualification |
Prerequisite unit |
CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos |
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry |
Specialisations
One of the following three specialisations must be undertaken to ensure worker skills meet the required safety practices for each specialisation.
Telecommunications Linesworker Hybrid Fibre Coaxial
Six of the following elective units must be selected:
- ICTBWN306 Use radio frequency measuring instruments
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL251 Install aerial and underground cable lead-ins
- ICTCBL252 Joint and terminate coaxial cable
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
Plus:
- ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
OR
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
Telecommunications Linesworker Fibre
The following 7 elective units must be selected:
- ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
- ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
- ICTTEN310 Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment
- ICTTEN318 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors
Telecommunications Linesworker Copper
The following 6 elective units must be selected:
- ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure
- ICTCBL250 Haul and fix aerial cable
- ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
- ICTCBL320 Jumper metallic conductor cable in the access network
- ICTCBL329 Install underground cable for communications applications
- ICTPMG201 Prepare site for support installation
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Hybrid Fibre Coaxial)
- ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Fibre)
- ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation (Telecommunications Linesworker Copper)
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to ICT20215 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2