This qualification reflects the role of a technician with a range of telecommunications skills who can: install and maintain enterprise network in emerging and converging technologies install and maintain optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure install and maintain internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment install IP-based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises install and maintain telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products on customer premises in accordance to requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and relevant industry registration bodies, and in line with the specifications of the access network owner install and maintain telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and basic customer premises equipment assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks plan and performing installations test installed equipment and fault find This role involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others. Course Structure To receive the Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (Network Engineering) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Create technical documentation Manage the delivery of network infrastructure Use electrical skills in telecommunications work Use hand and power tools Locate, diagnose and rectify faults Repair telecommunication system faults Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures Work effectively in telecommunications technology Career opportunities Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: customer computer system installer customer premises equipment installer home network installer IP-based network installer network security equipment installer optical network equipment installer radio technician RFID system installer secure IT network installer SME network installer sustainability network equipment installer telecommunications network technician wireless LAN installer wireless network equipment installer Articulation When you finish this course you may be eligible to undertake Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering (Network Engineering)(ICT51015),a qualification for those seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.