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Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
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ICT30524
Your technical proficiency in installing, testing, and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure is a significant professional asset. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified when we can guide your experience toward formal certification.
About This Qualification
This qualification is for telecommunications technology operators who assess installation requirements, plan and perform installations, test installed equipment, and fault-find when issues arise with installed equipment. Telecommunications technology operators may work on: customer cabling networks digital reception technologyoptical networks premises cablingradio communicationsrigging, which also involves installing and maintaining radio antennas on high structures such as radio towers, and building and mounting sections of radio masts for a complete radio structuretelecommunications networkingwireless networks. 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 must be carried out according to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, in line with the specifications of the access network owner. High risk work (HRW) licences are required for dogging work and rigging as outlined on the Safe Work Australia website. The model WHS Regulations require people performing high risk work to be over 18 years of age and to hold the right HRW licence. HRW licences are issued by state/territory governments: refer to the relevant body to ensure compliance with regulations.
Qualification Code
ICT30524
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 |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications Technician | Installing and diagnosing faults in data cabling and network equipment for residential and commercial sites. |
| NBN Optical Fibre Splicer | Performing precision splicing on fibre entrance cables and infrastructure within the national network. |
| Data and Voice Communications Cabler | Assembling and maintaining communications systems and laying telecommunications cabling in buildings. |
| Broadband Network Infrastructure Installer | Fitting and maintaining optical or wireless equipment for high-speed internet broadband services. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Work functions in telecommunications are subject to regulatory requirements, particularly regarding customer premises cabling. This qualification aligns with the standards required by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), though the qualification alone does not constitute a licence or registration.
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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
- ✓Detailed CV and work history
- ✓Position descriptions from previous employers
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of appointment
Technical Documentation
- ✓Network diagrams and installation plans
- ✓Test results from OTDR or optical power meters
- ✓Fault-finding reports and rectification logs
Compliance & Safety
- ✓ACMA cabling records or TCA1 forms
- ✓Site-specific risk assessments and SWMS
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety audit logs
Project Evidence
- ✓Photos of rack installations and cable terminations
- ✓Supervisor verification of rigging or splicing work
- ✓Client sign-off sheets for completed installations
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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