ICT20313 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling
Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling
This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context of installation of telecommunications and data cabling and cabling products on customer premises.
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, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner.
This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
data cabler
carrier services cabler
security alarm cabler
telecommunications access network cabler
telecommunications tradesperson
infrastructure cabler.
The following units within this qualification have prerequisites. This is detailed as follows:
Code and title
Prerequisite unit required
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
1 elective unit from Group A workplace units, plus
6 elective units from Group B general units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two units from Group B general elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II or Certificate III level. One of those two units from Group B general electives may be substituted with a Group A workplace elective unit where required by a specific job role.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
ICTPMG2173A Plan, organise and undertake work activities
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context of this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units.
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level but they are in no way prescriptive.
Access network cabler
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
ICTCBL2135A Joint metallic conductor cable in access network
ICTCBL2137B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTCBL2139B Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits
plus three additional units from Group B general elective units, with a maximum of one of those units from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Network infrastructure or security cabler
Core units plus one Group A workplace elective unit plus:
ICTCBL2139B Apply safe technical work practices for cabling registration when configuring ADSL circuits
plus one additional unit from Group B general elective units and one unit from Group A workplace elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving ICT20313 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling, candidates may undertake ICT30313 Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling, a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Certificate III qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
The completion of unit ICTWHS2170B and the six unit set ICTCBL2005B , ICTCBL2006B , ICTCBL2008B , ICTCBL2012B , ICTCBL2017B and ICTCMP2022B that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) open registration, is generally used as a part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited or no industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications in this qualification.
All training programs must be undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
confirming approval for time and method of site access with customers
documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and problems
Teamwork
participating in a team structure by identifying team members, tasks and goals and recognising and responding positively to conflict
Problem solving
determining cable routes, taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements
evaluating earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises
following up promptly on difficulties and known problem areas
Initiative and enterprise
reading and understanding plans and designs to acknowledge local physical conditions
identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines
Planning and organising
planning and organising installation and operation of telecommunications equipment and products
Self-management
relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule
using strategies to present a professional image to customers
Learning
seeking assistance from team members
giving and receiving feedback
providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members
Technology
installing and operating telecommunications customer equipment, customer products and test equipment
