Technician Fibre Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
11/09/2026 3:48 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ICTSS00094

State Code
AD979

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

30/08/2019

Current Release Date

19/01/2021

Current Release Number

3.00

Approved Date

29/03/2021

Nominal Hours

285

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
3.00	19/01/2021	Current	Approved
2.00	21/07/2020	Replaced	Replaced
1.00	30/08/2019	Replaced	Replaced

Description

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to install, test and terminate telecommunications optical fibre cable. Each unit of competency includes relevant work, health and safety awareness training. Other health, safety and environment requirements, relevant to the role specified in this skill set, may be stipulated as part of workplace requirements.

Pathway Information

This skill set provides credit towards the ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

Target Group

This skill set is for entry level telecommunications workers.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency meet industry requirements for working with telecommunications optical fibre cable.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWD40	ICTTEN409	Commission an electronic system	60	Unit of competency
AWC80	ICTWHS204	Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures	35	Unit of competency
OBA37	ICTTEN318	Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors	20	Unit of competency
OBS40	ICTTEN434	Install, configure and test internet protocol networks	45	Unit of competency
OBA63	ICTCBL322	Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises	35	Unit of competency
AWK40	ICTTEN310	Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment	20	Unit of competency
OBA87	ICTBWN307	Use optical measuring instruments	35	Unit of competency
OBA78	ICTBWN308	Work safely on live optical fibre installations	35	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD711	ICTSS00081	Technician Fibre Skill Set	Skill set