Telecommunications and IT Networking
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
is currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Technology is advancing at a fast pace and this course educates students in an occupation that will become increasingly in demand both in Australia and around the world.
Students will learn to develop, monitor and carry out technical support functions for telecommunications networks and install computer equipment, computer systems. Common tasks learnt throughout the course include
- installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of communication systems
- configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
- developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
- providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
- planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
- liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
- providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults
Qualifications embedded in the program
- Certificate IV in Information Technology – Networking
- Diploma of Information Technology – Networking
- Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
This course may lead to the skill assessment for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist. These occupations are being assessed by Engineers Australia through Non-Accredited Pathway which is known as CDR (Competency Demonstration Report) pathway. This occupations may make you eligible for the general skilled migration visas and temporary graduate work visa.
- Must have graduated Australian Year 12 OR equivalent in home country.
- This course may include vocational placement.
- English language evidence
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- IELTS, PTE, etc. (IELTS: 6.0 overall – no band less than 5.5; OR equivalent). The test result must be valid within 2 years at the time of the visa application.
- Some Education Institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test that you can take to meet the English entry requirements.
- Exemptions apply if:
– you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
– you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
– you have completed at least 5 years of study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
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The number of Telecommunications Technical Specialists is about the same as 5 years ago and is expected to grow over the next 5 years.
- Location: Telecommunications Technical Specialists work in most regions of Australia.
- Industries: Most work in Information Media and Telecommunications; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Public Administration and Safety.
- Full-time: Most work full-time (97.5%, much higher than the all jobs average of 68.4%) showing part-time work may be hard to find.
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 35.2 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).
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These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which ensures a high standard of education and training. Many countries acknowledge AQF certifications, making them a reliable foundation for employment in telecommunications and related fields. However, some countries may have specific requirements for licensing or certifications. For more details, visit the studying telecommunications page.
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