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Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design

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ICT41119

You have spent years planning and implementing the infrastructure that keeps Australia connected. Your expertise in designing customer access networks and carrier equipment is valuable, and we are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you demonstrate this competence. We invite you to register your interest so we can guide you through the recognition process once this pathway is established.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the access, building and core networks, and client capabilities of the service provider. It prepares people to work in telecommunications infrastructure network design, for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry. Graduates with this qualification will be able to design: the customer access networkthe building networkthe core network for the service provider and asset owner carrier equipment infrastructure. Licensing/Regulatory Information Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licencing, legislative or certification requirements.

Qualification Code

ICT41119

Training Package

ICT — Information and Communications Technology

AQF Level

Certificate IV

Total Units

16 (6 core + 10 elective)

Entry Requirements

Entry into this qualification requires: a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved or a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in electrotechnology from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of this qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved or a current unrestricted electrical licence from any Australian state or territory electrical regulator or a qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and enrolment in this Certificate IV as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship program or concurrently employed within the ICT industry or open registration as an ACMA registered cabler with certified evidence of at least 2100 hours of work experience within customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
Telecommunications Network Planner	Planning the development and expansion of customer access network infrastructure for service providers.
Telecommunications Technician Designer	Designing building and core networks while managing carrier equipment infrastructure requirements.
Network Infrastructure Specialist	Coordinating site surveys and creating technical documentation for major telecommunications projects.

Licensing

STATE SPECIFIC

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Work functions in telecommunications network design are subject to regulatory requirements, including ACMA registration and state-specific licensing. While a qualification is a core component of the evidence required by regulators, it does not automatically grant a licence to practice.

NSWNSW Fair Trading

VICEnergySafe Victoria (ESV)

QLDElectrical Safety Office (ESO)

WAEnergySafety WA

SAConsumer and Business Services (CBS)

TASConsumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)

NTNT WorkSafe

ACTAccess Canberra

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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:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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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:

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Work History & Roles

✓Comprehensive CV and detailed work history
✓Position descriptions from network design roles
✓Reference letters from industry-qualified supervisors

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Design & Documentation

✓Network project designs and specifications
✓Technical drawings for telecommunications installations
✓Documentation for network additions and technology implementations

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Site Analysis & Surveys

✓Site survey reports identifying carrier requirements
✓Carrier equipment installation specifications
✓Infrastructure plans for building and core networks

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Compliance & Estimation

✓Project quotes and cost estimations for installations
✓Evidence of applying industry regulation and legislation
✓Records of compliance with ACMA and service provider standards

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available for RPL assessment?▾

We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for this specific qualification. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when the RPL pathway becomes available.

Why should I register my interest for ICT41119?▾

Registering interest allows us to validate the demand for this qualification with our RTO partners and ensures we can provide you with a guided pathway as soon as the assessment framework is ready.

Is RPL the same as studying for a Certificate IV?▾

No. Recognition of Prior Learning assesses the skills you have already developed through your work in the telecommunications industry. It is a process of documenting your existing competence rather than learning new material.

What are the entry requirements for this qualification?▾

This qualification requires either an existing AQF Level 2 or 3 telecommunications qualification with 700 hours of work experience, an unrestricted electrical licence, or open ACMA registration with 2100 hours of relevant experience.

How do I demonstrate my network design experience?▾

You will be guided to compile an evidence portfolio that includes technical documentation, design drawings, site survey reports, and project estimations you have completed in your professional role.

What happens if the assessor identifies gaps in my evidence?▾

If the RTO assessor determines that your evidence does not fully cover specific units, they will provide a pathway for gap training to ensure you can meet the national standard without needing to repeat the entire qualification.

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