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Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
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ICT20219
You have the practical skills to build the infrastructure that connects Australia. Your experience in hauling cable, installing enclosures, and maintaining network integrity represents significant on-the-job learning. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification and invite you to register your interest.
About This Qualification
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 cableswork 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.
Qualification Code
ICT20219
Training Package
ICT — Information and Communications Technology
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
Nil.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| NBN Infrastructure Linesworker | Installing and maintaining aerial optical fibre cable on poles within the telecommunications corridor. |
| Broadband Network Cabling Installer | Installing national broadband communications cabling in both underground and aerial environments. |
| NBN Installer | Fitting and maintaining optical equipment for high-speed broadband network infrastructures. |
| Telecommunications Linesworker | Performing civil and construction work including site preparation and hauling underground cables. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification provides the technical foundation for telecommunications work, specific cabling registration is required for work on the customer side of the network.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing linesworker or cabling roles
- ✓Position descriptions from telecommunications contractors
- ✓Letter of employment from infrastructure providers
Technical Installation
- ✓Logs of cable hauling (underground or aerial)
- ✓Records of jointing and terminating coaxial or fibre cables
- ✓Photos of installed equipment enclosures and mounting brackets
Tools & Equipment
- ✓Tool maintenance logs for hand and power tools
- ✓Records of using radio frequency or optical measuring instruments
- ✓Equipment checklists for site preparation and support installation
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- ✓Records of working at heights or near power infrastructure
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and site safety inductions
Site Documentation
- ✓Completed work orders and customer service reports
- ✓Site plans and infrastructure diagrams
- ✓Environmental policy compliance records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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