Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks

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Superseded by: ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
Description

This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications radio frequency (RF) and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

  • install, test and commission voice and data RF communications networks in medium to large enterprises using next generation networks technologies
  • provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications RF networks
  • install and maintain IP based RF network telecommunications equipment.

    • Job Roles

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

  • telecommunications technical specialist
  • planner of specialised RF network infrastructure
  • installer of IP based RF networks
  • installer of emerging technologies.

    • Prerequisite units

    There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

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    Improved Work Status

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    Salary

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    Jobs

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

    Technicians and Trades Workers

    32.2%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Professionals

    27.4%

    Professionals
    Labourers

    9.5%

    Labourers

    Industries

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

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

    19.3%

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing
    Mining

    13.4%

    Mining
    Manufacturing

    12%

    Manufacturing

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

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    First released in: ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package

    Superseded by: ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering

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