This qualification will equip a person to perform functions in the Network Operations environment within the telecommunications Industry.
Telecommunications covers awide range of specialization areas. These areas are, Management and surveillance of Information and Communication Technology Networks,Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol Networks Operations, Installation and Maintenance of Customer Premises Equipment, Operation of Telecommunications Transport Systems, Maintenance of Telecommunication Cables, Installation of Telecommunication Cables, Operation ofTelecommunication Lines and Installation of Network Elements.
Career Opportunities
The qualifying learner will have acquired the knowledge, and be able to function as a competent operations specialist in one of the Specialisation areas listed above.
Course Contents
1) Data Protocols principles and applications
2) Telecommunication switching systems
3) IP addressing (IPv4 / IPv6)
4) IP Services
5) Basic electronic Principles
6) Internet
7) Telecommunication Products and Services
8) Customer Support
9) Spreadsheets - MS-Excel
10) Wordprocessing - MS-Word
11) Fundamental Maths
12) Fundamental Communication
13) Occupational health and safety legislation
SAQA Unit Standards to be covered:
Core: 246684, 246674, 246660, 246683, 114977, 114978, 246659, 246658, 246655, 246656, 115391, 246670, 120344, 10324, 246677, 246679
Fundamentals:119472, 119457, 119467, 119465, 9015, 119462, 119469, 9016, 7466, 12153, 243829,119459
Electives: There are 9 Elective clusters. 8 of these clusters provide a variety of specialisation areas.
