Structured Cabling and Coaxial Cabling

Course Code
ICT30310
Course Type
Short Course; Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Unit Code
ICTCBL3009A - Install, Terminate and Certify Structured Cabling Installation, ICTCBL3011A - Install, Terminate and Certify Co-axial Cabling Installation
Department
GippsTAFE Energy Training Centre
Course Location
Chadstone
Course Duration
Part Time: 2 days
Course Cost
$625.
Study Modes
Part Time (Day)
Times
8.00am - 4.00pm
Enquiries
Chadstone Campus
Phone: (03) 9251 3000
Fax: 1300 094 661 (att: Chadstone)
Email: energytraining@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is designed for ACMA Registered Cablers carrying out structured (Cat5/Cat 6/Cat6A) and co-axial cable installation and maintenance. The course consists of:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Design principles and installation requirements 
  • Cable and cabling hardware characteristics 
  • Installation of structured cabling and hardware  
  • Structured cabling installation non-compliance 
  • LAN cabling 
  • Test and certificate/Test documentation  
  • Features of co-axial cabling 
  • Termination of co-axial cabling 
  • Testing co-axial cable

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Potential ACMA cabling work within the customers premises

Entry Requirements

All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) – accredited registrar. (see pre-requisites)

Pre-Requisites

Unit Code Unit Name
ICTCBL2136A
 Install, Maintain and Modify Customer Premises Communication Cabling - ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL2137A
 Install, Maintain and Modify Customer Premises Communications Cabling - ACMA Open Rule

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency-based for each unit. It includes:
  • Practical assessment (observation/demonstration) in a simulated environment
  • Written assessments
  • RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) for suitable applicants

Opportunities For Further Study

These units form part of the Certificate III in Telecommunications (Cabling). They are also Endorsements to the Open Registration which can be registered on ACMA Cabling Licence.

Course Times

Campus Time Date
Chadstone 8.00am - 4.00pm 26 - 27 April
Chadstone 8.00am - 4.00pm 21 - 22 May
Chadstone 8.00am - 4.00pm 28 - 29 June