Open Cabler Registration Skill Set

The Open Cabler Registration course serves as an excellent introduction for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the telecommunications sector. It is specifically designed to meet the ACMA Open Cabler Registration Rule requirements, as outlined by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Completing Open Cabler Registration Skill Set course allows telecommunications technicians to legally install and maintain cabling for telephone, fire alarms, and security systems* across various customer premises. It supersedes the previous AUSTEL and BCL licence courses. Technicians working with data, coaxial, or fibre optic cables will also need to obtain the relevant endorsements in addition to their Open Cabler Registration.

Graduates of this course who can demonstrate 360 hours of practical telecommunications cabling experience and who meet all entry requirements will be equipped with the competencies needed to apply for an ACMA-recognised Open Cabler Registration.

Note: Depending on the type of work and the State or Territory, a separate Security Licence may be required to perform security-related installations.

Important: Open Cabling Registration is not issued by the National Institute of Technology. It must be obtained through one of the five ACMA-accredited Open Cabler Registration registrars. Additional information about the registration process is available from these registrars.

Who Should Do This Course?

This skill set is suitable for:

• Individuals seeking to become licensed telecommunications cablers.
• Electricians or data installers looking to expand their qualifications.
• Technicians involved in the installation and maintenance of structured cabling systems.
• Workers in construction, NBN-related projects, or the smart home and automation sectors, also need Open cabler registration to legally work in telecommunications.

Upon successful completion of this skill set, participants can:

• Apply for Open Cabler Registration with a registrar accredited by the ACMA.
• Perform cabling work in accordance with the Wiring Rules (AS/CA S009).
• Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications cables in residential and commercial buildings.

Job titles may include:

• Registered Cabler
• Telecommunications Technician
• Data Cabling Installer

• • TITAB Australia Cabler Registry Services (TITAB)
  • Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS)
  • Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
  • Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia)

To learn more about cabling registration and endorsement requirements, visit the official ACMA website.

The ICTSS00084 - Open Cabler Registration Skill Set comprises the following nationally recognised units:

• ICTCBL247 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
• ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
• ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
• ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools