ACMA Open Registration Course

This course we are providing is nationally recognised and forms part of an AQF certification.
Students will have to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy online assessment (more information here) as well as successfully complete all the online content before attending class.

Why do I need to have an Open Registration

An Open Registration is the first and 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.

We give you a free White Card to help you enter the Industry. 

We are providing you with the White Card unit, CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry at no additional charge when you complete the Open Registration with Comtech. A White Card is a mandatory requirement for construction workers in Australia. If you already hold a White Card, you will complete the course earlier. 

FAQ

I already hold a restricted registration can I do an upgrade from a restricted to Open Registration Course

A.   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 

Delivery

The Open Registration comprises two components being online content and classroom delivery
Classroom delivery is done either over 5 consecutive days or 10 evenings. 

The course is delivered at one of our purpose built training centres.
For information relating to the location of the centres Click here.

Note: The E-Learning component must be completed prior to coming into the course (No Exceptions)

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

Note: There is a third option to complete the majority of this course online which requires a technician to attend two days only in class
this option is only for experienced technicians and can be accessed by clicking here.

Prerequisites

You will be required to complete some online training prior to starting, in the following units.

1. ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools
2. ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
3. CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
4. ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work

Outcomes

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

1. ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools
2. ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
3. CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
4. ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
5. ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
6. ICTCBL237 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
• 8P multimedia socket and 600 series terminations
• Lead in cable termination into Network Termination Devices (NTD) and line modules
• Installation of building and floor distributors
• Telecommunications Cabling Advice form completion

Assessments include:

• Knowledge-Based Tests
• Practical Assessments
• Verbal Questioning

Students must provide their own:

• Krone tool (tools can be purchased from the training centre on the day)
• Side cutters
• Screwdrivers

Registration

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

• Successful completion of the five units listed above
• Evidence of 360 hours 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
  
  

Cost $800 - No GST

Easy Payment option

This course can be paid off in 8 easy instalments by using debit success
With Debit Success the cost is        $  846.80    Total charges $46.80
Duration 8 weekly instalments of    $  104.60    Plus a once off payment of a $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.