North Metropolitan TAFE’s telecommunications qualifications will set you up for a career in Data & Voice Communications, and Electronics & Communications. Our programs provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the telecommunications industry and manage its convergent technologies, including radio, optical, data and internet protocol (IP) networks.
You will learn how to install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks, software applications, home or small office networks, how to build and maintain secure networks, and connect hardware peripherals. Our courses will see you ready to select, install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services.
Course list
Data Communications - Install and Modify Performance Data Communication Structured Cabling
Technical training to help you become a registered open cabler
This skill set will help you meet the training requirements to become a registered open cabler as required to work with Extra-Low Voltage by the Australian and Communication Media Authority (ACMA).
Technical training to help you become a registered open cabler
This skill set will help you meet the training requirements to become a registered open cabler as required to work with Extra-Low Voltage by the Australian and Communication Media Authority (ACMA).
For more information on requirements to become a registered open cabler visit the ACMA website.
Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
Flick the switch on a career in electronics
Prepare for work as a data cabler or telecommunications technician (with additional training). Gain the skills and knowledge to safely install and maintain telecommunication cabling, secure electrotechnological equipment, assemble and dismantle components, as well as meet the requirements for open cabler registration.
Are you looking for an electronics career and current skills?
When you complete the Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications you'll be flicking the switch on a career in electronics, as a data cabler or telecommunications technician (with additional training).
It includes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for open cabler registration.
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Extend your knowledge and skills in electronics and communications
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assemble, install, test, service, and repair electronic systems and equipment in general electronics, communications, computer or consumer electronics.
Extend your knowledge and skills in electronics and communications
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assemble, install, test, service, and repair electronic systems and equipment in general electronics, communications, computer or consumer electronics. You will learn about electrical and amplifier principles, microprocessors, power control systems, data communications, and safety in the workplace.
The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Amp up your career in electronics and telecommunications
Gain the skills to work with radio/telecommunication, data systems/cabling and computer network hardware.
Amp up your career in electronics and telecommunications
Complete the Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications and you’ll have the practical skills and knowledge to work with radio/telecommunication, data systems/cabling and computer network hardware.
This course is delivered partially online and on campus over 18 months. If you have completed a Certificate II or a trade certificate in Electronics (or equivalent) you can apply for a credit transfer reducing your study time by either six or 12 months.
Radio Communications for Industry
Do you work in the mining, oil and gas industry?
You'll benefit from this workshop if you are involved in SCADA, instrumentation, process control and other control/monitoring systems roles.
This course is aimed at personnel in the mining, oil & gas industry, and in both public and private defence and security sectors.
You'll benefit from this workshop if you are involved in SCADA, instrumentation, process control and other control/monitoring systems roles such as:
- Instrumentation technician/Instrumentation and control engineers
- Electronic technicians
- Electrical engineers
- Process development engineers/Process control engineers
- Control systems sales/applications engineers
- Consulting or Design engineers
- Maintenance supervisors
- Project engineers
Certificate III in Security Equipment
Learn to install large and small security systems
This apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a security equipment tradesperson. You'll learn to program, commission and troubleshoot commercial security and closed circuit television systems.
Are you looking for a security career with current skills?
When you complete the Certificate III in Security Equipment you'll be looking at a career as a security equipment tradesperson.
You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively in the security industry, installing large and small security systems, including CCTV.
The Certificate III in Security Equipment is an apprenticeship, please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
Security Installer Licence Class 2 Skill Set
Technical security installer training to meet licencing requirements
This skill set will help you meet the training requirements for a Security Installer’s Licence issued by the WA Police Force.
Technical security installer training to meet licencing requirements
This skill set will help you meet the training requirements for a Security Installer’s Licence issued by the WA Police Force.
For more information on the Security Installer’s Licence visit the WA Police Force website(opens in a new tab) .