This course is for people who want to work as a specialised telecommunications network technician. The course provides students with practical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems to:

  • install, test and commission voice and data communications networks in medium to large enterprises using Next Generation Networks (NGN) technologies
  • provide specialist technical support in monitoring and administering the installation and upgrade of large telecommunications and IT networks
  • cover local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), IP based protocol networks, 3G/4G cellular mobile networks, microwave systems, wireless and wired line networks, databases, routers, switches and servers
  • install and maintain IP based network telecommunications equipment.