This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
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.
Graduates with this qualification will be able to design:
- the customer access network
- the building network
- the core network for the service provider and asset owner
- carrier equipment infrastructure.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licencing, legislative or certification requirements.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry | Core |
| Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements | Core |
| Create technical documentation | Core |
| Design network projects | Core |
| Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations | Core |
| Prepare design drawings and specification for telecommunications installations | Core |
| Apply advanced routing protocols to network design | Elective |
| Apply business acumen to network planning | Elective |
| Apply introductory object-oriented language skills | Elective |
| Apply introductory programming techniques | Elective |
| Assign a transmission path | Elective |
| Conduct radio frequency measurements | Elective |
| Create scripts for networking | Elective |
| Design, install and configure a customer smart technology network | Elective |
| Design, install and configure an internetwork | Elective |
| Determine and confirm client business requirements | Elective |
| Develop and extend design skills and practice | Elective |
| Develop detailed technical design | Elective |
| Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment | Elective |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Elective |
| Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation | Elective |
| Generate design solutions | Elective |
| Identify and use current virtualisation technologies | Elective |
| Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment | Elective |
| Implement an environmental management plan | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Implement design solutions | Elective |
| Install and test a dense wavelength division multiplexing system | Elective |
| Install, configure and test a router | Elective |
| Install, configure and test an internet protocol network | Elective |
| Interpret and respond to a design brief | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network | Elective |
| Manage a small team | Elective |
| Manage the delivery of network infrastructure | Elective |
| Plan the deployment of access network architectures | Elective |
| Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate | Elective |
| Prepare a project brief | Elective |
| Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation | Elective |
| Schedule installation of customer premises equipment | Elective |
| Select antenna system for radio communications | Elective |
| Select cloud storage solutions | Elective |
| Set up and operate a contractor business | Elective |
| Show leadership in the workplace | Elective |
| Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems | Elective |
| Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance | Elective |
| Undertake a civil site survey | Elective |
| Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks | Elective |
| Use optical measuring instruments | Elective |
| Use radio frequency measuring instruments | Elective |
| Work safely on live optical fibre installations | Elective |
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
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What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.