Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies, optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure, internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment, IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises, telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment, assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks, plan and performing installations, test installed equipment and fault find.
Qualification
On successful completion of this course the student would obtain Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering (ICT50210). After completion of this course, students may opt to start a career in areas of network security or choose pursue specialized and higher qualifications in the field of ICT.
Mode & Method of Delivery
The method of delivery includes classroom based theory and practical training sessions. A simulated workplace environment is created through individual and group activities and practical tasks in both delivery and assessment where students will be facilitated to develop skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements for each competency unit and its elements.
Entry Requirements
- IELTS average score of 6.0 or higher
- Students must be of a minimum age of 18 years or older
- International students – overseas equivalent of High School Certificate
- Local Students – Australian High School Certificate (HSC) qualification or higher level of qualification
- Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Technology (ICT40610)
Assessments
Assessments cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the Assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.
Assessments vary from unit to unit but generally consist of written tasks, projects, practical demonstrations, major projects that involve research and examinations.
Course Length & Fee
This course can be completed in 26 weeks (including holidays)
Tuition Fee: $5,500
Overseas student Health cover/year
Single $374
Family $748
Admission $250
Resources $1200 (including laptop and course material)
Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in equivalent or higher qualification.
Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.
Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study or stay in Australia.
Education Pathways
After achieving the Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering (ICT50210), candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, may select from a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications in the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
Career Opportunities
This qualification may pave the way for students enter careers such as installer of emerging technologies, IP based network installer, specialised network infrastructure installer
secure IT network installer and telecommunications technical specialist.
Units of Competence
In order to attain this qualification students are required to complete 10 units –4 core units and 6 elective units. Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer details under Skill Recognition/Credit Transfers.
Core units
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief
ICTTEN5037A Design a telecommunications project
Elective units
ICAA5144B Determine best-fit topology for a local network
ICTTEN5147A Administer a data communications network
ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTTEN5201A Install, configure and test a server
ICAA5150C Evaluate vendor products and equipment
ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core network design
