Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering

Course Structure and Content

This qualification reflects the role of a technical specialist, with high level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology (IT) networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.

An individual in this role can install, test and commission voice and data communications networks in medium to large enterprises using next generation networks technologies. They can provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications and IT networks including local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), IP based protocol systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications networks, secured networks, cellular mobile networks, microwave systems, wireless and wired line networks, databases, routers, switches and servers.

The following specialisations can be achieved through selection of specific units of competency:

• Management
• Network Engineering
• Optical Networks
• Radio Communications.

Core Units

• Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
• Ensure a safe workplace
• Prepare a project brief
• Prepare project specifications
• Produce technical solutions from business specifications

Elective Units

• Administer a data communications network
• Develop planning strategies for core network design
• Install, configure and test a local area network switch
• Install, configure and test a server
• Produce a feasibility report
• Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
• Undertake project work