This course requires 12 nominal weeks to complete. This
course is an intensive course which requires a nominal 30
hours per week of face-to-face training and assessment
including supervised self-study and internal and external
practical training. An additional 40 hours is required
throughout the course for industrial/commercial visits and
completion of associated assessment.
This course is
designed for students wishing to develop skills and
knowledge to be competent in Telecommunications cabling
installation and maintenance technical functions and to
achieve a high level of competency in the specialist areas
of data network installation both with twisted pair and
optical fibre. Graduates will also be work-ready as
potential employees for installation of the national optical
fibre broadband roll out to take place over the coming
years.
This
course is appropriate for:
·
Local or
international students who wish to gain technical skills in
telecommunications industry as a telecommunications trades
person. This includes installation and maintenance of
infrastructure and equipment.
· Persons who
have been made redundant from the workforce and are wishing
to make a career change and who are seeking to update their
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·
Workplace
Trainers and Assessors who have the industry experience
within the Telecommunications Industry sector wishing to be
able to train and assess in this vocational area.
Upon
successful completion of all units in this course, students
are eligible for Certificate III in Telecommunications
(ICT30202).
After completion of this
qualification students may work as
general telecommunications
tradespersons such as telecommunications cabler, cabling and
installation technician, etc or students may choose to
continue their studies with Certificate IV in
Telecommunications or seek advanced standing in
telecommunications courses at various other colleges.
Requirements for
entry are as follows:
a) Local Students
·
Students
must be aged 18 years or above
·
Students
must have a completed Year 12 or the interstate equivalent
·
Students
must be able to pass the literacy and numeracy test designed
for this course
· Students
must provide with their application a letter from a
qualified doctor stating they do not have an eyesight colour
deficiency with, or undergo a colour blindness test within
the College.
b) International
Students
·
Students
must be aged 18 years or above
·
International students must have an overseas equivalent of
the Higher School Certificate.
·
Students
must be able to pass the literacy and numeracy test designed
for this course
· Students
must provide with their application a letter from a
qualified doctor stating they do not have an eyesight colour
deficiency, or undergo a colour blindness test within the
College.
English language requirements:
Students must be
able to demonstrate an upper intermediate level through the
following means
o
IELTS score
of 5.5 or above, or equivalent
o
IELTS score
of 5.0 or equivalent plus 12 weeks course in ELICOS, or
o
Australian
high school qualification or Certificate II in
Telecommunications or higher AQTF level of qualification.
(Interviews and further testing may be required in order to
substantiate meeting of entry level requirement)
To attain
Certificate III in Telecommunications (ICT30202), the
ICT02 Training Package requires students to complete six
competency units. To meet these requirements, the
Pacific College of Technology program involves the
completion of 12 nationally recognized modules.
Students may
apply for exemption for any unit or module in which they
can successfully demonstrate competency. Please refer to
RPL policy and procedure as documented in Student
Handbook, pp. 9-12.
Competency
Units
As per
the ICT02 Training Package, six competencies from
the list of electives are required for completion of
a Certificate III in Telecommunications (ICT30202).
There are no core competencies. The following
competencies from ICT30202 have been chosen.
ICTTC136B - Install, maintain and modify customer
premises communications
cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTTC137B - Install, maintain and modify customer
premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTTC009C - Terminate/splice structured cabling and
certify installation
ICTTC010C- Place, secure and terminate optical fibre
cable
ICTTC011C - Place, secure and terminate coaxial
cable
ICTTC065C - Splice optical fibre cable
The successful undertaking of competencies
grouped as such, delivers a
telecommunications cabling trades-technician
who meets the mandatory legal requirements
under the Telecommunications Act (i.e. Units
ICTTC136B and ICTTC137B) for installing and
maintaining telephone, fax, internet, pay
TV, security and data networking cabling in
all types of buildings (residential,
commercial and industrial) and on associated
private/public property. In addition it
gives the trainee specialist industry
endorsements in structured network cabling,
optical fibre cabling and coaxial cabling.
The ICTTC065C competency unit opens the door
to working in the optical fibre transmission
network of the telecommunications carriers
and is fundamental to employability in the
national broadband optical fibre roll out
over the next five years.
Ramsden Telecommunication Training
provides teaching methods which include theoretical concepts
and classroom discussion with cases of various technical
requirement and complication. Students will be facilitated
to develop skills and knowledge to fulfil the requirements
for each competency unit and their elements.
The mode of delivery of training by
Ramsden Telecommunications Training through nationally
recognized modules involves class room presentation and
discussion followed by assessment questions, assignments and
practical exercises. Practical exercises are conducted in a
simulated work environment both for internal building
installation and external installations. Industrial visits
and the experience of the telecommunications instructors
ensures that the training has a foundation solidly based in
industry practice including the relevant Australian
standards. Furthermore, supervised self study periods
provide a great source of support to assist with academic
progress and competency.
All assessment of units of competence
will be conducted in accordance with the assessment
guidelines and competency standards of the officially
endorsed Training Package for this qualification.
The assessment, procedures and the criteria for judging
performance will be made clear to all participants enrolled
in this course. Assessments will be conducted for each part
of the training program, and the processes will be valid,
reliable, fair and flexible. Assessment processes will cover
the broad range of skills and knowledge needed to
demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and
skills with their practical application. Assessment
processes will provide for the recognition of competencies
no matter how, where or when they have been acquired.
In general during
this course, assessment involves students’ performance on a
range of criteria including but not limited to the
following: Short Answer Test, Practical Demonstration and
Written examination. Students will receive feedback upon the
completion of the assessment process from relevant
assessors. If students are not satisfied with the assessment
result, they can appeal for reassessment according to the
College reassessment policy and procedure (refer to the
Student Handbook).
This course is available in College campus.
The campus is conveniently located in Auburn and is just 3
minutes walk from the Train Station. The street address is
Level 1, 91-95 Rawson St., Auburn, NSW 2144.
Australia is a
multicultural country. A large number of international
students come to Australia to pursue their study
annually. Our campus is situated in Sydney, one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. Sydney has renowned places
to visits including the beautiful Opera House, Harbour Bridge,
and Bondi Beach.
Our class consists of
students from different countries in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Classrooms are equipped with modern computers with the latest
equipment and high-speed Internet search capabilities. Other
facilities include a library with resource books and reference
books, kitchen, etc.
Our classes are small
in size having up to 24 students only. Our friendly lecturers
focus on individual students needs during the learning
process.
Many lecturers use
multimedia projectors or overhead projectors for visual aid
during their classes. Computers are available in computer-labs
for student use. Students can use these computers during their
class hours to complete their assignments, or for Internet
research. Assignments can be printed for a nominal charge or
can be submitted to lecturers through e-mail.
The College
conducts orientation and induction session for all new
students. Students are required to participate in this
session before the commencement of course. This session
is designed to help new comers to help transition in
their life and adjust to study in new environment. Staff
welcome students and take them on a tour of the campus
in order to familiarise them with the premises.
Various
topics are discussed and informed about Australia and
education systems. A range of topics discussed are:
Ø
College and course requirements
Ø
Australian society and communities
Ø
Sydney
city and accommodation options
Ø
Health and safety
procedure
Ø
Recognition of prior learning
Ø
Learning and
assessment methods
Ø
Complaints and appeals process
Ø
Student visa conditions
Ø
Available support services as discussed below
In order to
aid any new comer’s transition to life in a new
environment, our dedicated Student Contact Officer is
available to offer support and suggestions on how to
overcome any academic or general challenges that may be
experienced. This service is offered during office hours
and is available to all students free of charge.
Current Tuition Fee: AU$7,500
Course Application Fee: AU$300 which includes
pre-enrolment test fee.
Overseas
Student Health Cover (required for student visa
holders):
|
Period |
Single |
Family |
|
Up to
3 months |
$93.50 |
$187.00 |
|
Up to
6 months |
$187.00 |
$374.05 |
|
Up to
9 months |
$280.55 |
$561.05 |
|
Up to
12 months |
$374.00 |
$748.00 |
Living cost depends on the individual students.
In general it is currently estimated approximately AUS$18,000
Per year.
Pacific College of Technology has a four
term academic year. Student intakes occur in all four
terms.
For further information on Intake
dates, please contact College Administration.
info@pct.edu.au
