COURSE OVERVIEW

This qualification reflects the role of a technical specialist with high-level skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information technology networks using internet protocol (IP) systems who can:

• • Forecast network growth for enterprise network planning
  • Design and manage IP based network telecommunications equipment
  • Implement convergence technologies in enterprise telecommunications networks
  • Design and manage optical and wireless network telecommunications architectures for high-speed broadband capability.

LICENCING/REGULATORY INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

New Era Institute (NEI) has the following entry requirements:

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• • Have attained the age of 18 years or over
  • Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
  • Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools)
  • Meet the Student Visa (Sub-class 500) requirements
  • Please visit the International students’ section on the New Era Institute’s website www.newerainstitute.edu.au for more details.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification comprises of 10 units (4 Core units and 6 Electives)

COURSE DURATION

Total Duration: 104 weeks (80 weeks of full-time study (20 hours per week) and 24 weeks of holidays and term breaks)

Mode of Delivery: Classroom-based (face-to-face)

More information about intake dates can be found here.

Campus Location

CLASSROOM SESSIONS:

Suite 1, Level 2, 14 Railway Parade Burwood NSW 2134.

It is a short walk to the Institute from Burwood train station.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

All units of competency may be assessed using a selection of tools as mentioned below:

• • Written Questions
  • Theory assessments Case Study/Project Work
  • Practical assessment (Simulated Environment)

STUDY PATHWAYS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pathways into the qualification:
Preferred pathways for students considering this qualification include: Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering or Diploma of Information Technology

After successful completion of:
Students may progress to Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Network Engineering or any higher qualification.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• • Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
  • Telecommunications Field Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Radiocommunications Technician

CREDIT TRANSFER/RPL

Students can apply for course credit upon enrolment into the course. All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed against current standards and gain recognition for this (Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL).

Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency included in this course can apply for Credit. Students who are granted RPL and/ or Credit will have their course delivery and assessment schedule altered and may also be eligible for reduced fees.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s COE will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per your visa requirements.

EXIT POINT AND PATHWAYS

Students must complete all assessments for each unit of competency to be deemed competent in a unit. All 10 units must be completed to gain the full qualification.

Students who do not complete the full qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for all units successfully completed.

FEES AND OTHER CHARGES

International students

For more information about the tuition fees and other charges, please click on Fees and Charges.