Qualification Details

Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

ICT41219
Course Outline

This qualification is quite diverse as it covers a wide range of industries and job outcomes.

This nationally recognised qualification is the ideal traineeship for technicians and electricians who wish to upskill to take advantage of emerging technologies associated with the NBN, smart wiring installations or commercial based IP systems. 

Comtech Training understand that a one size fits all approach to training is not practical in today’s technical environment, the diverse range of jobs and technical skills requires technicians to have different skill sets to be able to competently complete a task and understand the ever-changing technical environment.

The qualification can also be structured based on the individual requirement of an enterprise.

Pre-Requisites to start this Qualification
If unsure, contact one of our training advisors who will help ascertain your suitability

  • A qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package or the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of the qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved.
  • A qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in electrotechnology from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package and certified evidence of at least 700 hours of work experience within the related scope of the qualification, which may have occurred concurrent with or after the qualification was achieved.
  • A current unrestricted electrical licence from any Australian State or Territory electrical regulator
  • A qualification at AQF level 2 or 3 in telecommunications from the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package and enrolment in the ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship program or concurrently employed within the ICT industry.
  • Open registration as an ACMA registered cabler with certified evidence of at least 2100 hours of work experience within the customer premises doing cabling or telecommunications carrier work.
Course Content

What Skills will I obtain?

The skills that form part of this qualification can be used in multiple industries. 
This qualification is grouped into logical short courses.
Below is an explanation of each course including the learning outcomes.

Course 1 Address customer and business requirements

ICTICT429 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTCBL401 Prepare design drawings and specification for a cable installation
ICTPMG403 Manage the delivery of network infrastructure.

Course 2 Build and maintain an IP system.

ICTTEN416 Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork
ICTNWK424 Install and operate small enterprise branch network.

Course 3 Build and maintain a wireless network.

ICTRFN407 Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTNWK429 Install hardware to a network
ICTNWK432 Build an enterprise wireless network
ICTTEN409 Commission an electronic system
ICTNWK421 Install, configure and test network security.

Course 4 Repair and fault find a network.

ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
ICTTEN435 Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
ICTTEN414 Repair telecommunication system faults.
Course Delivery 

The courses are a combination of:

  • Webinars
  • Online Self Study
  • Homework Questions
  • Practical Workshops

Where can I study?
Comtech has training facilities at the following locations:

  • WA - Welshpool 
  • VIC - Port Melbourne
  • TAS - Hobart 
  • NSW - Homebush
  • QLD - Springwood
  • SA - Regency Road
  • ACT - Queanbeyan
Course Cost 
How much does the course cost?
The total course fee for the fee for service (full fee-paying) students is $5140.00.
This cost is broken up into staged payments over an average 12-month period 

1.    $1400 is a non-refundable administration fee payable before training can begin (online or face-to-face)
2.    $1600 paid at the 6-month mark.
3.    $2140 payable at the end of 12 months

Is there funding available?
There are a range of government incentives available for this course including employer incentives and traineeship funded courses. 
For more information, please click here.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course, the student will be awarded a full Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (ICT41219) as well as a statement of attainment for the units they have successfully completed

Upcoming Programs

There are currently no dates available for this course.