Certificate II in Telecommunications

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Superseded by: ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an operator in the telecommunications industry who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation to operation of telecommunications equipment and products.

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, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner.

This qualification prepares an individual for entry to the industry.

Job Roles

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • cabler and installer
  • equipment installer
  • security alarm installer
  • telecommunications equipment operator
  • telecommunications tradesperson.

    • Prerequisite requirements

    There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

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    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

    Technicians and Trades Workers

    47.5%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Labourers

    21.6%

    Labourers
    Sales Workers

    9.5%

    Sales Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

    Construction

    24.3%

    Construction
    Other Services

    15.5%

    Other Services
    Accommodation and Food Services

    12.6%

    Accommodation and Food Services

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

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    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    JobTrainer

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    Subsidised Training

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    Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

    VET Student Loans

    Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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    Australian Apprenticeships


    Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

    Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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    USI

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    Labour Market

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    First released in: ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package

    Supersedes: ICT20210 Certificate II in Telecommunications

    Superseded by: ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology

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