Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 9:23 AM AWST
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Network Technician HFC Skill Set
Network Technician HFC Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ICTSS00098
ICTSS00098
State Code
AD988
AD988
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
30/08/2019
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
315
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/08/2019 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides individuals with skills and knowledge that reflects the role of an advanced Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) technician (technical officer), team leader or supervisor with a wide range of telecommunications skills. This role works on the access network to enable efficient interconnection to the NBN broadband services. This includes diagnosing and rectifying complex HFC system faults, commissioning and verifying the HFC network performance.
Pathway Information
This skill set provides credit towards the ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology.
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 telecommunications workers.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency meet industry requirements to meet a wide range of telecommunications skills.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD40 | ICTTEN409 | Commission an electronic system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWD90 | ICTRFN405 | Install radio communications base station equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBA41 | ICTTEN312 | Install telecommunications network equipment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWD39 | ICTTEN410 | Locate, diagnose and rectify faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWD89 | ICTRFN406 | Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBA46 | ICTTEN208 | Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks | 35 | Unit of competency |
