National code: ICT30519
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
OverviewAbout this course
Build your confidence as a telecommunications technician. Prepare for a versatile career in cabling installation, working with copper, fibreoptic, coaxial and wireless cables. The course includes ACMA Open Rule endorsement and network fault troubleshooting.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use hand and power tools
Install and manage telecommunications networks
Find and fix network faults
Design and install SmartWired homes
Design, set-up, test and terminate optical and coaxial cabling, and wireless networks
Liaise and communicate with clients and develop cost estimates for telecommunications projects
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
Practical experience and specialist skills to give you an advantage in the job market
Become eligible to register as a qualified cabler with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (AMCA)
Become eligible to register for the following ACMA endorsements: structured cable registration, coaxial registration, and optical fibre registration
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in technical details
A good level of physical fitness to be able to work in confined spaces
Good eyesight and the ability to distinguish between colours for wiring and resistor banding, which you will need if you wish to have a career as a cabler
An ability to work independently and make decisions
Closed shoes for safety reasons
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) install, modify, maintain and repair electronic instruments and control systems.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
90%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
500 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
33 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,650
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
45 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
5% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: telecommunications technical support officer, cable installer, equipment installer, security alarm installer, telecommunications equipment operator and telecommunications tradesperson.
Licensing
Working as a cabler in Australia is a licensed occupation. When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology, you can apply to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the approved registrars for Open Cabler Certification. Visit ACMA for more information.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 6 core and 10 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use hand and power toolsICTTEN202
Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networksICTTEN208
Determine and apply technologies within a telecommunications systemICTTEN315
Locate, identify and rectify telecommunications network faultsICTTEN317
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