CIB - 713 Information Technology and Telecommunications - apprenticeships and traineeships

Date of effect
29 February 2016

Updated
25 October 2019

Qualification

ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
29 February 2016

Updated
25 October 2019

Qualification

ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Business analysis)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Architect)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
17 August 2017

Updated
24 February 2023

Qualifications

22603VIC - Certificate IV in Cyber Security

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualifications

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Maintenance)

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Database and Data Management)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Maintenance)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Database and Data Management)

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Development)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
3 April 2015

Updated
20 August 2021

Qualifications

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology(General)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (General)

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

School based

• ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualifications

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualifications

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
20 August 2021

Qualification

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
29 February 2016

Updated
25 October 2019

Qualification

• ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
29 February 2016

Updated
25 October 2019

Qualification

ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieve

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
29 February 2016

Updated
25 October 2019

Qualification

• ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

School based

ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Certificate III level apprentices will use this qualification as a pathway for specialised work across the occupation and technology streams as outlined below, on the National Broadband Network (NBN). It provides individuals with skills and knowledge in a range of specialised NBN broadband industry occupations specifically for the national rollout of the high speed broadband infrastructure.
Apprentices will need to comply with safe working practices and specialise in one of the following four streams to be able to operate equipment and install systems on customer networks to enable efficient access and interconnection to the NBN broadband services. The specialised areas are:

• Copper Cable Jointer - apprentices will be able to apply connection and jointing of copper cable, diagnosing and rectifying copper cable system faults, and migration, remediation and augmentation of copper services to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
• Technician Fibre - apprentices will be able to diagnose and rectifying fibre system faults, work with active equipment, and performing integration and commissioning activities to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.
• Fibre Splicer - apprentices will operate and apply optical fibre handling skills to splicing, testing and fault finding on live fibre cable in the fibre distribution network for NBN broadband networks.
• Technician Hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) - apprentices will be able to apply connection and termination of HFC cabling, diagnosing and rectifying complex HFC system faults, and performing commissioning activities to maximise benefits of the high speed broadband connection.

Certificate III level apprentices will be assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include some supervision of others. Work is performed according to known routines and procedures and there is some accountability for the quality of outcomes. The following specialisations can be achieved through selection of specific units of competency:

• Optical Networks
• Wireless Networks
• Cabling Networks
• Telecommunications Networking
• Radio Communications

Certificate II level trainees learn the foundation skills and knowledge to use information and communications technology (ICT) in any industry.

Certificate III level trainees will gain the skills and knowledge to competently work in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. Trainees at this level will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

Certificate III level trainees will gain the skills and knowledge to competently work in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. Trainees at this level will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including animation, cloud computing, cyber security awareness, technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to competently work in a wide range of general information and communications technologies (ICT) and to support a small to medium enterprise that require broader rather than more specialised ICT support.
Diploma level trainees provide the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage, as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team, the installation of a range of networks, including internetworking, security and e-business integration.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to design, build and effectively implement databases to meet client requirements. This includes design, develop data ware houses and test relational databases to meet client specifications. You will learn how to model a database for functionality and monitor database performance, backup and restore databases.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to design, build and effectively implement databases to meet client requirements. This includes design, develop and test relational databases to meet client specifications and meets the legal obligations of data ethics legislation. You will learn to perform data analytics related to cleaning and verifying data obtained from a variety of sources.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to use 2D and 3D modelling software for animation to produce interactive games. In doing so you will need to identify and apply gaming design and playing principles, write scripts and narratives and story lines and build graphical user interfaces such as icons links and menus that operate on a range of platforms.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to install, configure test hardware and software to specifications. Provide both on-site and remote technical support to clients. Install, configure and maintain managed IT Services including virtual machines and cloud technologies servers, desktops and laptops. This may include Cyber Security threat assess, risk management and mitigation

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to retrieve and manipulate information stored in information systems using a query language. You may be required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language and plan, design and build highly interactive and automated software applications using scripting language and undertake. This will include documentation debugging and necessary security and testing 

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to connect, configure and reconfigure devices and hardware components and apply security measures to ensure information assets are protected and secured from cyber security threats and resolving errors on a live system. It will also include optimizing ICT systems performance, risk assessment recording and reporting procedures and updating and communicating client policy and support procedures. All while working under supervision in a frontline technical support capacity.

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to scope web page requirements and create and implement designs according to internal and external client needs using web authoring tools. You will create interactive and responsive website layouts using appropriate client and scripts, protocols and standards. You will learn to maintain website content management systems; performance, security and perform operational acceptance testing. You will learn to secure and analyse technical data to ensure, operation of dynamic commercial websites.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to design, build, test and install complex ICT networks. The job includes leading and facilitating teams, matching ICT needs with organisations strategic plans, regulatory, policy and ethical requirements. In doing so you will install operate and troubleshoot routers and switches in a network support technician role. You will be working in senior ICT networking role to design high security failure resistant ICT systems. You will be required to create, deploy, back up and manage virtualisation technologies and document the plans and outcomes.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to use software and applications to design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications. In such a role you will implement an Object Relational Mapping (ORM) framework and research, consult, analyse and evaluate system program needs according client specifications. You will identify technology limitations and deficiencies testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification. You will provide high level advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to work as software developers who are required to create, develop, test, implement and maintain new and existing websites and software applicable to a range of hardware platforms including  mobile phones. In doing so you will work and possibly lead a team of ICT software and game designers and testers in developing systems to specification using software management tools within budgetary constraints

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to gather and process data to model, define and implement quality assurance processes and procedures in order to model data processes within an organisation. This will include developing and documenting complex technical requirements and risk minimisation strategies and solutions for the business and technology to ensure it is fit for purpose with regard to integrity, robustness and cyber security.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to design and implement cloud-based infrastructure that is fault tolerant and scalable. In doing so you will use cloud management consoles, and web scaling technologies to design the networking architecture and micro service architecture. You will also develop test and finalise disaster recovery solution for cloud based ICT technologies.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to use coding to implement cloud infrastructure, virtual networks and configure, deploy, update and monitor a range of technology resources of core cloud computing service. You will be required to manage cloud inventory and resources and audit, monitor and document mechanisms to automate tasks as required and finalise user documentation

Certificate IV level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to respond to and monitor cyber security events in an organisation, use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats, protect an organisation from insider security breaches, develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks, recognise implications using cloud based services and work effectively as a member of a cyber security team.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to lead and facilitate teams that gather, analyse and interpret threat data, protect critical infrastructure and utilise design methodologies for security architecture. You will learn to develop, implement and evaluate critical incident response plans and review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans applying ethical, privacy and IP policies and regulations as part of the role.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to lead and manage a team and apply your technical skills and knowledge to design user experience solutions, create and build complex and dynamic pages, sites and applications. You will be required to identify content and user needs, plan the web structure and navigation systems  In doing so, you will learn to determine develop, test, verify and validate complex cascading style sheets requirements and web pages.  

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to lead and manage a team and apply your technical skills and knowledge to create and implement designs for 3-D games environments including animated 3-D characters and sequences that perform smoothly and seamlessly. You will be applying your concept artistic, game designer and programmer and storytelling skills such as animated lighted, in managing the technical art and rigging in 3-D animations including rendering and finalising sequences.

Diploma level trainees learn the skills and knowledge to lead and manage a team in researching, developing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in complex 3-D games. You will use original and innovative ideas and industry-standard production techniques, to create functional games according to specific design briefs. You will apply the skills and knowledge required to build, test and debug graphical user interfaces to specification using 3-D games software for multiple platforms, applications and delivery modes.

Certificate IV level trainee will be advanced technicians (technical officers), team leaders or supervisors with a wide range of telecommunications skills who can install and maintain:

• enterprise networks in emerging and converging technologies
• optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure
• internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment
• IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises
• telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products in line with the specifications of the access network owner
• telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and customer equipment

Trainees will be able to assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks, plan and perform installations and test installed equipment and fault find. It may also involve a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others. The following specialisations can be achieved through selection of specific units of competency:

• Network Engineering
• Optical Networks
• Radio Communications.

Certificate II level trainees will gain a pathway entry into work on the National Broadband Network (NBN) and obtain skills and knowledge in a range of NBN industry occupations, specifically for the national rollout of high speed broadband network infrastructure.

For employment as Telecommunications Linesworker trainees must comply with safe working practices and obtain occupational skills in one of three specialist technology streams including Fibre OR Copper OR Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Linesworker are operators who:

• perform cable and infrastructure work underground, involving safe civil and construction work in site preparation, building of enclosures, installing mounting brackets and hauling of underground cables
• perform work safely aboveground to install fibre or metallic aerial cable and infrastructure, including installation of aerial lead-in cables to customer premises and providing traffic management.

Certificate II level trainees a new entrant into the telecommunications industry who can apply a range of competencies within a varied work context from installation to operation of telecommunications equipment and products. Trainees can obtain generic skills or specialise in one of the following areas:

• Cabling - trainees will be able to installtelecommunications equipment, data cabling and cabling products on customer premises.
• Networking - trainees will obtain specialised skills to operate limited range digital reception equipment for either a customer or an enterprise and they will perform limited fault finding on a range of digital reception equipment for both cable TV and free to air TV reception.
• Radio Communications - trainees will obtainentry to the industry in a general area of installation of telecommunication radio communications equipment and connection of wireless base stations.
• Rigging - trainees will obtain entry to the industry in a specialised area of installation of telecommunication equipment on high structures including radio towers or for installation and connection of wireless base stations.

The ICTr8.1 Information Technology and Telecommunications Training Package includes the following qualifications that support apprenticeship and traineeship pathways.

Apprenticeships:

• ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
• ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

Traineeships:

• ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
• ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
• ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
• ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
• ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
• ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

The following accredited course supports a traineeship pathway:

• 22603VIC - Certificate IV in Cyber Security

On successful completion of the relevant qualification:

• parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship and traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
• Training Services NSW may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.

Download a Request for Competency Based Completion form.

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish traineeships whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Trainees in the information technology industry may be employed under the following awards:

• Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020
• Miscellaneous Award 2020

Trainees in the telecommunications industry may be employed under the following awards:

• Telecommunications Services Award 2020
• Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by Fair Work Australia. The industrial instrument that applies will be a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with Fair Work Australia. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
• ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
• ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

For qualifications available for delivery in schools, click here.

General

For information about the delivery of training for school based apprenticeships and traineeships, refer to Training Arrangements.
When delivering qualifications in schools, particular care must be taken to adequately address all safety issues. For example, while undertaking outdoor activities such as installing antennas, the full implication of industrial and safety issues must be considered.

Information Technology - Licensing and regulatory arrangements

There are no licensing or regulatory arrangements that apply overall to the traineeships.

However, some elective units must be undertaken with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority, currently Australian Communications and Media Authority. In addition, for some units, there is the requirement for some alignment with industry standard certification competencies.

Telecommunications - Licensing and regulatory arrangements

Work functions in the occupational areas where telecommunications qualifications may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

Licensing is applicable to the cabling qualifications in customer premises and customer equipment. All training programs must be conducted with reference to the Australian Communications and Media Authority‘s Cabling Provider Rules registration system.

Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work. All states and territories agreed to implement the Code that was issued by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council in May, 2007.

Age restrictions apply to eligibility for licencing. Please refer to the relevant federal and state legislation to ensure compliance with the regulations.

For registered training providers which can deliver the traineeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.
A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.

When developing Training Plans registered training providers should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training Plans should be customised so that workplace activities support and align with the qualification units of competency.

From 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

A superseded qualification in the Vocational Training Orders on this page can be specified on apprentice and traineeship applications for up to 12 months after the training package is released on the National Register.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.

A copy of each Vocational Training Order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services NSW Regional Office of the NSW Department of Education.