Nationally RegisteredCertificate IV

ICT41119 · Information Technology & Education

Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design

This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.

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.

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ICT41119

Qualification Code

16

Total Units

AQF 4

Certificate IV

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The qualification

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.

Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Interest registration open

Qualification Code

ICT41119

AQF Level

Certificate IV

Training Package

ICT: Information and Communications Technology

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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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.

You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.

Your RPL journey

Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps

1

Register Interest

Tell us you are interested in ICT41119. There is no commitment or obligation.

2

Availability Confirmed

We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.

3

Evidence Planning

If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

4

RTO Assessment

Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career outcomes

Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification

Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.

Telecommunications Network Planner

Planning the development and expansion of customer access network infrastructure for service providers.

Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:

  • Comprehensive CV and detailed work history
  • Position descriptions from network design roles
  • Reference letters from industry-qualified supervisors
  • Network project designs and specifications
  • Technical drawings for telecommunications installations
  • Documentation for network additions and technology implementations
Evidence checklist

What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

1

Work History & Roles

  • Comprehensive CV and detailed work history
  • Position descriptions from network design roles
  • Reference letters from industry-qualified supervisors
2

Design & Documentation

  • Network project designs and specifications
  • Technical drawings for telecommunications installations
  • Documentation for network additions and technology implementations
3

Site Analysis & Surveys

  • Site survey reports identifying carrier requirements
  • Carrier equipment installation specifications
  • Infrastructure plans for building and core networks
4

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

Interested in this qualification?

Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.

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Pathway comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.

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RPL pathway
Traditional study
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Transparency and compliance

Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling

Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.

Fees

Pricing is not available for this pathway yet

This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.

Indicative timeframes

Timing is not yet confirmed

A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.

Awarded by

Delivering Registered Training Organisations

No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.

Roles and responsibilities

RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision

RPL It Australia

  • Preliminary skills review or interest registration
  • Evidence gathering guidance
  • Student support and pathway information

Delivering RTO

  • Formal assessment by qualified assessors
  • Competency and gap-training decisions
  • Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Licensing

Additional licensing requirements may apply

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.

Interest Registration

Register Your Interest in ICT41119

Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.

  • Priority notification about ICT41119 availability
  • Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
  • No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
  • Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO

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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.
What does registering my interest mean?+
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?+
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?+
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?+
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
Ready when you are

Be First to Know When ICT41119 Becomes Available

Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.

This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.