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Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
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ICT30419
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About This Qualification
This qualification is for telecommunications operators working on the construction and maintenance of high-speed national broadband network (NBN) infrastructure, and on required technology. Telecommunications technology operators may: perform equipment and system installation work on a customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN services, including connecting and jointing of copper cable, diagnosing and rectifying copper cable system faults, and migrating, remediating and augmentation of copper services to maximise benefits of the high-speed broadband connectionsplice, test and fault-find on live fibre cable in the NBN fibre distribution networkperform equipment and system installation work on a customer network to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN services, including diagnosing and rectifying fibre system faults, working with active equipment, and performing integration and commissioning activities to maximise benefits of the high-speed broadband connectionperform underground and aerial equipment and system installations from the tap to the optical node to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN services, including connecting and terminating hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cabling, diagnosing and rectifying HFC system faultsinstall, activate and assure HFC equipment and systems from the last connection point of the network to the customer premises – tap to network termination device (NTD) – to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN services. Licensing/Regulatory Information Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements. Cabling at the customer premises downstream of the NTD 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
ICT30419
Training Package
ICT — Information and Communications Technology
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Broadband Network Infrastructure Installer | Fitting and maintaining optical and wireless equipment for high-speed internet broadband network infrastructures. |
| NBN Optical Fibre Splicer | Performing precision terminations and splicing on optical fibre entrance cables within the NBN infrastructure. |
| Telecommunications Linesworker | Installing aerial and underground cabling from network nodes to customer premises across various transmission technologies. |
| Network Fault Technician | Diagnosing and rectifying complex system faults to ensure efficient access and interconnection to broadband services. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Work on customer premises downstream of the Network Termination Device (NTD) is subject to regulatory requirements. Successful completion of this qualification may support your application for specific cabling registrations, though the qualification itself does not automatically grant a licence.
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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
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Our approach:
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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
- ✓Detailed resume or CV
- ✓Position descriptions from NBN delivery partners
- ✓Employment contracts or service agreements
Technical Proficiency
- ✓Fibre splicing logs and termination records
- ✓Copper jointing and remediation reports
- ✓HFC installation and activation data
Network Testing
- ✓OTDR and insertion loss test results
- ✓Fault rectification and diagnostic logs
- ✓Integration and commissioning checklists
Safety & Compliance
- ✓WHS site induction records
- ✓JSA and SWMS for aerial or underground work
- ✓Electrical safety and cabling registration proof
Site Documentation
- ✓Photos of aerial or underground equipment installation
- ✓Work orders and completed job tickets
- ✓Customer sign-off and assurance documents
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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