Telecommunication Systems (2730)

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2020
These qualifications are designed for individuals who are seeking a career as a technician in the telecommunications industry. It recognises that telecommunications, computing and information technology have merging skills and is also suitable for preparation for a wider range of jobs in the field of electronic communications.
This qualification is suitable for learners who are already working in the telecommunications industry and who want to gain an internationally recognised qualification. It is also suitable for people who want to get into the industry.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • International

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
Most of the practical skills and knowledge can be learned in the training centre and the practical assignments have been designed for completion as part of the training programme. Work experience can be used to provide access to telecommunications equipment in day-to-day use, but it is not a requirement for this qualification.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
  • International Telecommunications Network Manager
  • Network Planner
  • Radio Systems Design Engineer
  • Satellite Communications Engineer
  • Systems Production Supervisor.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

Assessment type: Written examination or online test and practical assignment

Level 2

Technician Certificate in Telecommunication Systems (2730-01)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2099

Technician Certificate in Applied Telecommunication Systems

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  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Technician Certificate in Telecommunication Systems - Theory

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  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

Technician Diploma in Telecommunication Systems (2730-02)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2099 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Technician Diploma in Telecommunications - Applied Programming Principles

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  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
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  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Technician Diploma in Telecommunications Systems - Applied Radio Systems

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  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Technician Diploma in Telecommunications - Theory

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

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2730 Level 2

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