Radio Technician Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 7:47 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ICTSS00074

State Code
AD335

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

14/01/2016

Current Release Date

14/01/2016

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

22/12/2017

Nominal Hours

340

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	14/01/2016	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to install, modify and maintain basic radio communications networks.

Pathway Information

This skill set provides credits towards ICT41215 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Target Group

This skill set is suitable for individuals with limited experience in the telecommunications industry who wish to specialise in radio communications.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency meet industry requirements for working in the installation, modification and maintenance of basic radio communications networks.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWD95	ICTRFN304	Construct and test a radio communications device	40	Unit of competency
AWC80	ICTWHS204	Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures	35	Unit of competency
AWD98	ICTRFN301	Install a radio communications antenna and feedline	60	Unit of competency
AWD56	ICTTEN302	Install telecommunications network equipment	80	Unit of competency
AWD39	ICTTEN410	Locate, diagnose and rectify faults	50	Unit of competency
AWD35	ICTTEN414	Repair telecommunication system faults	40	Unit of competency
AWD63	ICTTEN201	Use electrical skills in telecommunications work	35	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AB655	ICTSS00017	Radio Technician Skill Set	Skill set

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD975	ICTSS00091	Radio Technician Skill Set	Skill set