ANZSCO 313213: Telecommunications Network Planner
Skill Level: 2 | Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia
Job description
A Telecommunications Network Planner plans the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level: 2)
Tasks Include:
- installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
- configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
- developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
- providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
- planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
- liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
- providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults
Assessment Pathways
Assessment type |
Choose this when you |
| Competency Demonstration Report | Have non-accredited qualifications.
Have accredited qualifications but want to be assessed as a different occupation than the degree title. Are applying as an Engineering Manager. |
| Australian qualification | Have Australian qualifications accredited by Engineers Australia |
| Dublin Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Dublin Accord |
| Sydney Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Sydney Accord |
| Washington Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Washington Accord
Have a French engineering degree covered under the CTI agreement |
English Language Requirements
When you apply, you must demonstrate your command of the English language. This can be accomplished by submitting one of the following acceptable English language exam results: This table shows the minimum scores required for each test and module.
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT® | PTE ACADEMIC | |
| Listening | 6 | 12 | 50 |
| Reading | 6 | 13 | 50 |
| Writing | 6 | 21 | 50 |
| Speaking | 6 | 18 | 50 |
Documents Requirement
The following is a summary of the documentation list that you need in order to submit your application for the skill assessment. Please visit Engineer Australia for a comprehensive list of all of the document requirements.
- Passport and passport photo
- Proof of identity, including a national ID or driver’s license
- Current CV/Resume
- English proficiency test result (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE)
- Qualification certificate and academic transcript.
- Employment evidence, including an employment letter, payslips, tax return and superannuation.
Please note that if any of your required documents are not written in English, you will also need to submit the original document with an official translation into English from accredited translators.
Processing Time
Standard assessment applications typically take eight to twelve weeks from the date you submit and pay for the application to Engineers Australia. The time it takes to complete is determined by how quickly Engineers Australia receives all relevant documents and any additional information from you. Making sure you've provided all of the relevant papers in the proper format will assist reduce the amount of time it takes to process them.
What will I get after the assessment?
When your application for a skills assessment is complete, the Engineers Australia, the assessing authority will provide a migration skills assessment outcome letter. You will need this letter to apply for your visa.
Application Fees
The table below summarizes the fees that are charged by Engineers Australia in compliance with it for the purpose of skill assessments for migration. Skills assessment fees for the 2024 to 2025 period are set out below.
|
Item/s |
Fee excl. GST |
Fee incl. GST |
|
Standard competency demonstration report |
$880 |
$968 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1285 |
$1413.50 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus overseas engineering PhD assessment |
$1135 |
$1248.50 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1540 |
$1694 |
