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IT (Telecommunications)

→ 🎓 Telecommunications Technical Officer / Network Planner · ANZSCO 313214 · 313213 · MLTSSL + CSOL

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Study IT (Telecommunications)

IT Telecommunications is the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering), the qualification for telecommunications and network work.

This career involves solving problems. Business hours plus callouts.

Length
About 2 years
English requirement
IELTS 6.0 or PTE 47
English below this score? Study English first
Study locations
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Gold Coast, QLD
  • Perth, WA
Studyaway can look for a provider in another city on request.

What you study

  1. Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)

One qualification · About 2 years of full-time study. The Letter of Offer sets the length for each provider.

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) covers complex ICT work in technical or management roles: advanced data management, cyber security, full-stack web development, programming, IT strategy, systems analysis and telecommunications. Graduates manage ICT systems, protect data and keep regulatory compliance.

Entry requirements

  • Direct entry: Year 12 or equivalent, age 18, and the English requirement (IELTS 6.0 or PTE 47)
  • The Diploma of Information Technology first, then the Advanced Diploma
  • An English course (ELICOS) first: IELTS 5.5 or PTE 39 with at least 10 weeks

Study pathways

Year 12 or equivalentAge 18, with the English requirement
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)You are here

The route to permanent residence

  1. StudyStudent visa · 500
  2. WorkGraduate visa · 485
  3. Prove your skillsSkills assessment
  4. Points and nominationEOI · SkillSelect
  5. Skilled visa to PR189 / 190 / 491

Engineers Australia assesses the skills for Telecommunications Technical Officer after the course. A general guide. Only a Registered Migration Agent can assess eligibility case by case.

Career outcome: Telecommunications Technical Officer

A telecommunications technical officer or network planner works on telecommunications, networking and IT infrastructure. The areas in the course guide:

  • Advanced data management and cyber security
  • Full-stack web development, programming and systems analysis
  • IT strategy and telecommunications
  • Managing ICT systems, protecting data and keeping regulatory compliance

Skills assessment

Occupation: Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO 313214), Telecommunications Network Planner (313213).

Engineers Australia assesses this occupation from Advanced Diploma level. An RTO Advanced Diploma that Engineers Australia has not fully accredited goes through a Competency Demonstration Report.

  • Engineers Australia This body assesses the skills of an engineering or telecommunications worker for a skilled visa.

Common questions

What does the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) cover?

Complex ICT work in technical or management roles: advanced data management, cyber security, full-stack web development, programming, IT strategy, systems analysis and telecommunications. Graduates manage ICT systems, protect data, design user experiences and keep regulatory compliance.

How long is the course?

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) is about 2 years of full-time study. The Letter of Offer sets the length for each provider.

Is there another way to the Advanced Diploma?

Yes. The Diploma of Information Technology followed by the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering) is the alternative route in the course guide.

What English score does the telecommunications course need?

The entry requirement is IELTS 6.0 or PTE 47. IELTS 5.5 or PTE 39 with at least 10 weeks of an English course (ELICOS) is the other way in.

What is in the IT (Telecommunications) course guide?

The course guide is a PDF emailed from info@studyaway.com.au a few minutes after the request. It covers who the course is for, what you study and where, how to get in, registration or assessment after the course, the career, the route to permanent residence, the costs and the upfront payment, the documents to prepare and the first steps.

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This is general information only and may not apply to your personal circumstances; migration policy changes regularly.

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