Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
In today's world, telecommunications technology is an essential part of business and our lives. With this course, you'll be qualified as a telecommunications technician to work in a range of specialist areas.
Telecommunications is the lifeblood of almost everything we do! By completing this training, you'll have the telecommunications technician skills to keep Australians and Australian businesses connected.
Please note: A new version of this qualification is available here
You'll learn how to install and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment and gain customer service skills through a mix of theory and practical course work, such as how to use industry testing equipment to identify and fix telecommunications network faults; install, maintain and modify communications cabling; use line transmission, optical and radio frequency measuring equipment; and more!
You'll also gain problem solving and critical thinking skills, to help you troubleshoot technical issues and deal with challenging situations.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Low fee
- STEM
Industry areas
- Building and Construction
- Defence
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Telecommunications
Course ID
- National ID: ICT30519
- WA State ID: BER3
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This Qualification is designed for students wanting to formalise their training and work in the telecommunications industry.
The course has been designed for units to be grouped together for specific job outcomes, for example:
• Cabling Technician
• Electronic Security Technician
• Wireless Technician
• Network Designer
Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and offers a hugely diverse range of career opportunities.
Possible career paths for telecommunications cabling professionals include:
• Telecommunications network equipment installer
• Telecommunications voice and data equipment installer
• IP based security alarms installer
• Telecommunications equipment operator
• Telecommunications tradesperson.
Delivery location
Telecommunications is the lifeblood of almost everything we do! By completing this training, you'll have the telecommunications technician skills to keep Australians and Australian businesses connected.
Please note: A new version of this qualification is available here
You'll learn how to install and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment and gain customer service skills through a mix of theory and practical course work, such as how to use industry testing equipment to identify and fix telecommunications network faults; install, maintain and modify communications cabling; use line transmission, optical and radio frequency measuring equipment; and more!
You'll also gain problem solving and critical thinking skills, to help you troubleshoot technical issues and deal with challenging situations.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Low fee
- STEM
Industry areas
- Building and Construction
- Defence
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Telecommunications
Course ID
- National ID: ICT30519
- WA State ID: BER3
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This Qualification is designed for students wanting to formalise their training and work in the telecommunications industry.
The course has been designed for units to be grouped together for specific job outcomes, for example:
• Cabling Technician
• Electronic Security Technician
• Wireless Technician
• Network Designer
Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and offers a hugely diverse range of career opportunities.
Possible career paths for telecommunications cabling professionals include:
• Telecommunications network equipment installer
• Telecommunications voice and data equipment installer
• IP based security alarms installer
• Telecommunications equipment operator
• Telecommunications tradesperson.
Delivery location
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Disclaimer
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