Integracom Management Group Incorporating Integracom Training Solutions Integracom Technical Services Training in Ireland for Australian Qualifications in Association with Wood Communications Certificate III in Telecommunications And related short courses Rev 1.1 June-2012
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Table of Contents 1.0 General Contacts within Integracom... 4 2.0 Background... 5 2 Projects in Australia June 2012... 5 2.2 Integracom delivers the following applicable Certificate course:... 6 2.2.1 Open Cabling Registration (Mandatory Cabling License)... 7 2.2.2 Structured Cabling Systems (Mandatory endorsement)... 8 2.2.3 Install and Terminate Optical Fibre Cabling (Mandatory endorsement)... 9 2.3 ICT30210: Certificate III in Telecommunications... 10 3.0 FAQs... 11 4.0 Visa Applications... 12 Integracom Management Group 2012 3
1.0 General Contacts within Integracom Director Carl Holmes E Mail carl@integracom.com.au General Manager Gerry Murphy E Mail gerry@integracom.com.au Sales Manager John McEwen E Mail john@integracom.com.au Accounts Marie Holmes E Mail marie@integracom.com.au Operations Coordinator WA Name Nicola Carbne E Mail nicola@integracom.com.au Operations Coordinator Victoria & New South Wales Name Debbie Brodtman E Mail deb@integracom.com.au Tel: 03 93105980 Traineeship Coordinator WA Name Katheryn Mast E Mail kat@integracom.com.au Traineeship Coordinator NSW and QLD Name Ashleigh Clarke E Mail ash@integracom.com.au Web-Learning Name Tim Whitehouse E Mail tim@integracom.com.au Name Tara McGrath E Mail tara@integracom.com.au Head Office (Perth) Melbourne Office Integracom Integracom 8 Thorogood Street Suite 218, Upper Level Burswood Gladstone Park Shopping Centre WA 6100 VIC 3043 Tel: 03 9310 5980 Website www.integracomtraining.com.au Integracom Management Group 2012 4
2.0 Background Integracom Training Solutions is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is scoped to deliver professional training and consultancy services to the Security, Digital Reception Technology and Telecommunications industries in Australia, areas identified as suffering a current national Skills Shortage. As an RTO under the Australian Department of Education and training, Integracom are scoped to deliver a range of courses which are applicable and in line with the Department of Immigration s requirements for a technician to apply to the Trades Recognition Authority (TRA) or VET Assess to have their skills recognised. Technical industries in Australia are broken up into the following areas: 1. High Voltage HV Transmission (i) Linesman 2. Low Voltage 240 Volts AC domestic voltages (i) Electricians 3. Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Less than 60 volts DC or 42.4 Voltas AC (i) Telecommunications Technicians (ii) Electronic Security Installers (iii) Satellite and Antenna Installers All these areas are highly regulated with penalties for technicians who work without the correct licenses. Integracom recognises that most countries do not have such a strong regulatory environment and as such there are no formal qualifications in the ELV area that can be mapped directly to Australian qualifications. To facilitate this Integracom have now entered into a joint venture with Wood Communications in Dublin allowing Wood Communications to deliver Integracom Courses and to provide bridging courses from European qualifications such as City & Guilds to Australian Qualifications. Integracom will be going into a similar arrangement with a provider in the UK later this year (2012). 2 Projects in Australia June 2012 Australia is currently getting ready for two major technological changes. These are the introduction of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and the analog to digital TV migration. 1. National Broadband Network. Over 11,000,000 homes are to be cabled with an optical fibre cable over the next 8 years averaging 4000 per day. There will be an additional requirement for up to 40,000 satellites to be installed as part of the roll out. This project is currently in its start up phase and is expected to require up to 17,000 technicians nationally. 2. Digital to Analogue Migration In December 2013 all analogue transmitters associated with TV distribution will be switched off as all areas will be covered by a digital signal. Currently over 36,000 satellite dishes need to be installed by next year. Integracom Management Group 2012 5
2.2 Integracom delivers the following applicable Certificate course: Certificate III in Telecommunications ICT30210 This course are mapped to ASRI code 342414 1. Previous ASCO Code 4316-11 General Communications Tradesperson. 2. Previous ASCO Code 4316-01 Communications Tradesperson Supervisor Australia has a very strong regulatory environment that mandates WHO can work on a telecommunications network and WHAT can be connected to that network. In order to work on a telecommunications network you require a cabling Registration as a minimum. This is a mandatory Requirement. Each year Telecommunications and Security technicians arrive in Australia from Ireland and the UK with little knowledge and understanding relating to how the regulatory system works. Most find out to late that it is not only illegal to work without the correct cabling license which can result in a fine up to $13,200.00 but it is impossible to gain employment in the Telecommunications, MATV (satellite and Antennas) or Electronic Security industries without a cabling license. Carl Holmes who is the Executive Director of the Integracom Management Group is originally from Dublin, Ireland and has not only been through this process himself but has guided numerous technicians through this minefield, helping them to get back on their career paths in Australia. In many cases a technician migrating to Australia can start self studying in their country of residence. This reduces the time they need to spend in a classroom when they get to Australia and also enables them to start work as soon as possible upon arrival. For technicians who want to acquire their qualifications prior to arriving into Australia Integracom are now offering a range of Australian recognised training courses in Ireland and the UK which will commence in August 2012. Acquiring these qualifications before entering Australia has some major advantages: 1. For technicians wishing to enter Australia on a 12 month working holiday or on a 457 sponsored Visa acquiring the qualifications beforehand will increase their chances of either gaining employment or securing a sponsored position with a 457 approved company. 2. For technicians wishing to emigrate to Australia on a permanent residency Visa acquiring the qualifications beforehand will increase their chances of acceptance and speed up the process of skill evaluation with either the TRA or VET Assess. Integracom offer a range of short courses or units that eventually lead into a Certificate III in Telecommunications ICT30210. The courses are as follows: 1. ICTCBL2137A ACMA Open Cabling License (Mandatory) 2. ICTCBL3009A Structured Cabling Systems (Mandatory) 3. ICTCBL3010A Optical fibre cable (Mandatory) 4. ICTTEN2105A IP Networking Course (On Line) Integracom Management Group 2012 6
2.2.1 Open Cabling Registration (Mandatory Cabling License) The course required to obtain a cabling license is ICTCBL2137A - Open registration successful completion of this course will enable a technician to apply for a Cabling Registration (License) to legally work on the Australian Telecommunications network. It is the first major course that all technicians must complete in order to install any type of ELV cabling system. It is a mandatory prerequisite course for technicians who wish to install Telecommunications cabling including but not limited to: Fibre optics and Structured cabling for IP Networks and IP security Devices. It is also a prerequisite for technicians who wish to install cabling for security, fire, access control and CCTV systems. This course suits but is not limited to: 1. Qualified Electricians 2. Eircom and British Telecom Technicians 3. Network Cabling Technicians 4. General Communication Technicians 5. Security Technicians 6. Satellite and antenna installers Course Delivery This is a blended learning course consisting of a 2 day workshop followed by self study on line training and finishing with an on line theory assessment at the training centre. Pre-Requisites Two years minimum experience as an electrician, Telecommunications technician or Data cabling installer. Course Content This course is based on Australian Standards AS/ACIF S009:2006 and AS/ACIF S008:2006. This course incorporates the following: 1. Australian Regulatory Environment 2. Cabling installation Standards 3. Cabling Installation Practices 4. Identifying cables used for Telecommunications 5. Basic Telephony and ADSL circuitry 6. Practical applications including Telephone and Network Cabling. Course Outcome On successful completion of this course the student will be awarded a Certificate of attainment for this unit. This Certificate can be used to obtain an Open Registration cabling license on entry into Australia or Integracom can organise a registration on completion so you will have your licence upon entry allowing you to start looking for employment immediately. Course Cost: 640.00 License registration 90.00 VAT/GST Non Applicable Integracom Management Group 2012 7
2.2.2 Structured Cabling Systems (Mandatory endorsement) In order to install Structured Cabling Systems Category 5 & 6 UTP and FTP technicians need to have completed unit ICTCBL3009A Install Structured Cabling Systems (endorsement). The prerequisite for this course in the Open Registration cabling course. Course Outline: As of the 1st of July 2012 cabling providers undertaking structured or co-axial cabling work must have the training competencies relevant to the specialised cabling work i.e. as endorsements on their cabling registration. www.acma.gov.au This course is designed to provide practical knowledge in the telecommunications cabling industry. This nationally accredited course covers the essential elements of installation, termination and testing requirements for a technician to gain the two endorsements that now need to be added to their Open Registration being: 1. Structured Cabling (SCS) ICTCBL3009A 2. Coaxial Cabling (CO) ICTCBL3011A Course Delivery This is a blended learning course consisting of a 1 day workshop followed by self study on line training and finishing with an on line theory assessment at the training centre. Pre-Requisites Two years minimum experience as an electrician, telecommunications technician or data cabling installer. Course Content Copper UTP and Coaxial 1. Understanding digital transmission 2. UTP, FTP, shielding, earthing 3. Structured cabling components 4. Connector types and modules 5. Categories and Transmission Performance 6. Understanding RF Frequencies 7. Installation practices 8. Class C, Class D, Class E Permanent Links and Channel Testing requirements and techniques Course Outcome On successful completion of this course the student will be awarded a Certificate of attainment for this unit. This Certificate can be used to obtain an SCS endorsement on an Open Registration cabling license. Course Cost: 560.00 VAT/GST Non Applicable Integracom Management Group 2012 8
2.2.3 Install and Terminate Optical Fibre Cabling (Mandatory endorsement) In order to install Optical Fibre cabling technicians need to have completed unit ICTCBL3009A Install and Terminate Optical Fibre Cabling (endorsement).the prerequisite for this course in the Open Registration cabling course. Course Outlne As of the 1st of July 2012 cabling providers undertaking opticalfibre cabling work must have the training competency for Optical Fibre cabling work i.e. as an endorsement on their cabling registration. www.acma.gov.au Competency unit no: ICTCBL3010A Integracoms Optical Fibre training course will enable a technician to complete any task in relation to Fibre Optic cabling installations and terminations. This course will enable a cabler to have a Fibre Optic (FO) Endorsement applied to their Open Registration Card. It is a prerequisite course for technicians who wish to install Optical Fibre cabling in commercial buildings for Computer and Telecommunications Networks including but not limited to OM1, OM2 and OM3. This course also suits Security Technicians who install OF cable as part of a network for IP CCTV. Course Delivery This is a blended learning course consisting of a 1 day workshop followed by self study on line training and finishing with an on line theory assessment at the training centre. Pre-Requisites Two years minimum experience as an electrician, Telecommunications technician or Data cabling installer. Course Content Optical Fibre 1. Fibre Installation practices and safety 2. Understanding light propagation 3. Transmission characteristics 4. Fusion splicing 5. Mechanical splicing 6. Testing and fault finding Course Outcome On successful completion of this course the student will be awarded a Certificate of attainment for this unit. This Certificate can be used to obtain an OF endorsement on an Open Registration cabling license. Course Cost: 560.00 VAT/GST Non Applicable Integracom Management Group 2012 9
2.3 ICT30210: Certificate III in Telecommunications The certificate III in Telecommunications or equivalent is now the minimum qualification for technicians wishing to apply for a 457 sponsored visa or a permanent residency visa. The Certificate III 30210 is mapped to the ANZSCO: Code: 342414 Occupation: TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN This course can now be undertaken in Ireland by experienced technicians with a minimum of 2 years experience as telecommunications technicians, electronic security technicians or Satellite and antenna installer. Total number of units = 12 Pre Requisites (Experienced techs online) 1. BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 2. ICTBWN3205A Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments 3. ICTOHS2170A Follow occupational and health and safety and environmental policy and procedures 4. ICTTEN2007A Use electrical skills in telecommunications work 5. ICTTEN2140A Use hand and power tools 6. ICTTEN3056A Install telecommunications network equipment 7. ICTEDU3053A Train customers Cabling Registration (Experienced techs 1 day workshop + on line) 8. ICTCBL2136A/137A Restricted and Open Registration Course 9. ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults Endorsements 10. ICTCBL3009A Structured cabling installation 11. ICTCBL3011A Coaxial cable (Experienced techs 1 day workshop + on line) 12. ICTCBL3010A Optical fibre cable (Experienced techs 1 day workshop + on line) Cost Prerequisites and certification 750.00 Cabling Registration 640.00 Structured Cabling 560.00 Optical Fibre 560.00 Total 2510.00 GST/VAT Non applicable Integracom Management Group 2012 10
3.0 FAQs 1. I have recently completed a City and Guilds Structured cabling course with Wood Communications, do I need to do the one day SCS workshop. A. No, there is no need to attend the one day workshop, you will still need to go line and complete the online content as well as attend Wood Communications to complete the assessment. Conversion cost is 300.00 no VAT. 2. I have recently completed a City and Guilds optical fibre course with Wood Communications, do I need to do the one day fibre workshop. A. No, there is no need to attend the one day workshop, you will still need to go line and complete the online content as well as attend Wood Communications to complete the assessment. Conversion cost is 300.00 no VAT 3. I am an experienced telecommunications technician and I am looking at going out to Australia on a one year 417 working holiday Visa. I want to continue working as a comms tech. What courses do I need to do? A. By law you need to do the Open Registration course as a minimum, this allows you to do basic telecommunications work on telephone systems. If you want to install UTP or Optical fibre cables as well you will need to complete those courses to get the relevant endorsements on your cablng license. 4. I am an experienced electronic security technician and I am looking at going out to Australia on a one year 417 working holiday Visa. I want to continue working as a security technician. What courses do I need to do? A. By law you need to do the Open Registration course as a minimum, this allows you to install cabling (with the exception of UTP and fibre) for intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems. You will also need to obtain a security installers license, the rules to obtain this license differs from state to state. 5. I am an experienced satellite and antenna installer and I am looking at going out to Australia on a one year 417 working holiday Visa. I want to continue working as an MATV technician. What courses do I need to do? A. By law you need to do the Open Registration course as a minimum, this allows you to install cabling (with the exception of UTP and fibre) for satellite and antennas. You will also need to obtain a coaxial endorsement on your cabling registration. Most major companies installing MATV systems will also need you to complete a Government endorsed Digital Reception Technology course which can be done at Integracom in Australia. 6. I am an experienced technician and I am looking to apply for permanent residency in Australia. What courses do I need to do? A. You will need to complete a Certificate III in Telecommunications ICT30210. Please refer to section 2.3 Integracom Management Group 2012 11
4.0 Visa Applications Integracom Management Group is in partnership with Celtic Migration Services based in Australia. Migration agents Richard and Sandy Coates are originally from Dublin. They assist people with all aspects of the visa application from a 417 working holiday visa to full permanent residency visas. Sandy and Richard run regular seminars in Ireland and are regulars on RTE2 FM For more information log onto their website on http://celticmigration.com.au/ For more information email: Richard@celticmigration.com.au or Sandy@globaltradesearch.com.au Or call +618 8396 6814 If you would like any further information in relation to training in Ireland or the UK please contact Australia Carl Holmes Director Tel: +618 9355 5770 Fax: +618 9355 5990 E Mail: carl@integracom.com.au Web www.integracomtraining.com.au Dublin Derek Finlay E mail dfinlay@woodcomm.ie Tel: 01 4433467 Web www.woodcomm.ie Integracom Management Group 2012 12