ACMA Open Registration - online eLearning 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 on line assessment (more information here)
as well as successfully complete all the online content before attending class.

This online course is for experienced technicians or electricians only.

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. (No Exceptions). This course is not for new entrants to industry as it is set at a level that assumes the student is from a related technical industry such as a telecommunications technician or technical security technician or electrician.

Before being accepted onto a workshop you will be required to answer a number of questions on a work experience declaration for, including but not limited to:

1. What is your current job
2. Why do you want to do this online course rather than the 5 day Open Reg?
3. How many year’s experience have you had in the industry?
4. Explain the equipment you have worked on
5. What tools have you used

Your answers to these questions will be used to assess your suitability to attend this course

Please click here to be taken to the 'Work Experience Declaration Form"

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.

FAQ

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

A.   Due to the pre requisite 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 of two components being online content and classroom delivery
Classroom delivery is done over 2 days. 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)

Prerequisites

You will be required to complete the full online training prior to attending a workshop.
Online training will need to be completed in the following units

1. ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures 
2. ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work
3. ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
4. ICTCBL237 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule

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. ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work 
3. ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
4. ICTCBL237 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule

Skills

The Open Registration course covers:

• Mandatory cabling knowledge and practical skills
• 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

Please note whereas the majority of assessments are conducted in class. The student is required to complete a short
research project outside of the class room environment which they submit via the online learning management system.

Assessment include:

• Knowledge Based Assessment (Completed on the Learning Management System)
• Practical Assessments and Observations
• Verbal Questioning
• Research Assessment Task (KBA - Done outside of the class room environment)

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 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

Enrolling in this course

1. Click on the schedule tab and register in your applicable state
2. Please note: you will need to have the following information to enrol, USI Number, identification such as a driver`s license and proof of residency such as a passport or medicare card
3. Once the enrolment details have been collected you will be taken to our online Learning Management System where you will need to set up a user name and password
4. You will be required to do a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy test,
5. Once the LLN is completed you can choose and pay for your online course
6. Once you have completed the online units you will need to contact us and we will let you know the dates of the assessment days in your state.

If you require any further information submit an enquiry by clicking here.

To apply for a 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 installments 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 incuring any fees.