Information Technology
ICT60220
Advanced diploma of IT (telecommunications network engineering)
This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities.
Career Outcomes
- Automotive Electrician
- Automotive Electrical Technician
- Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician
Duration
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104 weeks
(88 weeks tuition + 16 weeks break)
Snapshot
Employed
2,200
Future Growth
N/A
Weekly Earnings
N/A
Full-Time Share
73%
Female Share
2%
Average age
41
Summary
Cablers (Data and Telecommunications) install internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.
Tasks
- Examines drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed.
- Installs cabling for telephone, radio, pay tv and computer transmission.
- Joins cables and seals sheaths with lead and thermoplastic.
Employment Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Telecommunications Trades Workers, under the outlook section.
Earnings
Around 73% of people employed as Cablers (Data and Telecommunications) work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 7 percentage points above the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 43 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
1
CONSTRUCTION
47.7%
2
INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
34.0%
3
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
2.3%
4
OTHER SERVICES
1.6%
5
OTHER INDUSTRIES
5.8%
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