Course Details

Course Outline

An Open Registration is the primary course a student should undertake if they wish to work in the Telecommunications industry as successful completion will enable a student to apply for an Open Registration with one of the five registrars to legally work in most areas relating to Telecommunications Cabling. This is mandatory for installation and maintenance of telephone, data, security and fire protection cabling, in all types of customer premises under the Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules.

Working within the industry without the applicable registration means you are not complying with the Telecommunications Act and can incur an on the spot fine of $2040.00. if the matter is serious enough, the ACMA can take court prosecution action against the cabler. A court prosecution may result in a conviction and/or a fine of up to $90,000. For more information click here.

FAQ
I already hold a restricted registration can I do an upgrade from a restricted to Open Registration Course
Due to the prerequisite requirements now required to apply for an Open Registration, this is no longer possible or available. You will need to do a full Open Registration Course 

Course Content

Prerequisites

You will be required to complete some online training prior to starting, in the following units.
Note: The E-Learning component must be completed prior to coming into the course (No Exceptions)

1. ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
2. ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications network
3. ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools*

(*Note: ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools is not a mandatory unit for open registration but is required if completing a full Qualification. All students are automatically enrolled in this unit. If for any reason you do not wish to complete the assessment for this unit please notify our student coordinators)

Outcomes
On Successful completion, the student will receive a statement of attainment for the following five units

1. ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
2. ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
3. ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools
4. ICTCBL246 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling ACMA Restricted Rule
5. ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling ACMA Open Rule

Skills
The Open Registration course covers:

• Mandatory cabling knowledge and practical skills
• The regulatory environment in Australia

Practical Exercises
The Open Registration course includes the following practical exercises:

• Standard telephone connections
• Lead in cable termination into Network Termination Devices (NTD) and line modules
• Installation of building and floor distributors
• RJ 45 connections
• Telecommunications Cabling Advice form completion

Assessments
Please note whereas the majority of assessments are conducted in class. The student is required to complete a knowledge based assessment outside of the classroom environment which they submit via the online learning management system.

Assessment includes:

• Knowledge-Based Assessment (Completed on the Learning Management System)
• Practical Assessments and Observations
• Verbal Questioning

Students must provide their own:

• Krone tool
• Side cutters
• Screwdrivers

Registration
There are a number of requirements for obtaining an Open Registration (License), these include:

• Successful completion of the four mandatory units listed above
• Evidence of 360 hours of actual on-the-job cabling experience

Note: cabling experience can be gained after the completion of this course it is NOT a prerequisite to attend this course
You can use the documents listed below as evidence of cabling experience to a Registrar:

• Open Registration – Experience Document

To apply for an Open Cabling Registration or for further information about the requirements to obtain an Open Registration Card, please contact one of the following ACMA Cabling Registrars:

• TITAB Australia Cabler Registry Services – www.titab.com.au
• Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) – www.acrs.com.au
• Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) – www.asial.com.au
• BICSI Registered Cablers Australia Pty Ltd (BRCA) – www.brca.com.au
• Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) – www.fpaa.com.au

Course Delivery

The Open Registration comprises two components associated with the training and assessment of units that form part of this course.

Component 1 – Knowledge
Learning can be completed either via participation in a two-day webinar or via our online portal as part of a self-paced learning program.
Assessment – is completed via our online portal and graded by your assessor.

Component 2 – Skills
Learning is conducted at one of Comtech`s purpose-built training centres in a workshop environment.
Assessment is also conducted at one of Comtech`s purpose-built training centres in a workshop environment.

Daytime training is over 5 days, Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 am and finishing at 4:30 pm

Evening training is over 10 evenings, 2 evenings per week starting at 5:00 pm and finishing at 9:00 pm

If you are an experienced tech and wish to complete this course online, please complete the Work Experience Declaration Form and we will be in contact with you. 

Course Cost

$800 (GST not applicable) 

Payment Plan 

This course can be paid off in 8 easy instalments by using debit success – the total cost is $ 846.80

Duration: 8 weekly instalments of $104.60 plus a once-off  $10 establishment fee

You can apply for the easy payment option once you have submitted your enrolment form. If your application for the easy payment plan is for any reason declined you have the option to cancel the course without incurring any fees.