New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4) with strands in Access Network Technologies, Core Network Technologies, Radio/Wireless Technologies, Signals and Communications, Telecommunications Design, and Telecommunications Technical Service Desk

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Telecommunications industry with advanced technicians who are able to operate with a broad knowledge and understanding of telecommunications technology, ensuring an efficient, reliable, and secure network.

Graduates of the Access Network, Core Network, and Radio/Wireless Technologies strands will be able to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications networks. Graduates of the Signals and Communications strand will also be able to operate signals and communications equipment and networks. Strands in Design and Technical Service Desk are available for individuals who wish to further specialise in these areas.

Graduates will be able to work as advanced technicians under broad guidance in their area of practice, and be able to supervise and support technical personnel in some situations.

As the largest Industry Training Organisation in the country Skills works across 23 different industries from plumbing, and electrical through to scaffolding, real estate and more. We act as a broker between industry, government and training providers, to develop standard setting qualifications, that will help develop the leaders of tomorrow.

For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide trainees with the right skills at the right time.