To become endorsed under the Scheme you must complete an online assessment of your knowledge of digital reception technology. Your knowledge will be assessed against industry agreed minimum standards.
You can be assessed in three core areas: Domestic, Commercial and Satellite. You must complete the Domestic assessment before proceeding with the Commercial and/or Satellite assessment.
The assessments are randomly generated and based on units of competency from Certificates II and III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, which specifically deal with workplace safety, digital TV and antenna installation.
The online assessments are available via the Scheme’s registration website once your registration has been approved.
To complete the online assessment/s, log into the Scheme's registration website via the Related Information link 'Complete the online assessment/s now' at the bottom of the page. You will not be able to view the assessments until your registration has been approved.
Assessment Modules
Each assessment contains one or more modules. You have a specified time to complete each module, but you can take a break between modules.
The Domestic assessment has four modules: 'Working safely', 'Coaxial cabling', 'Installing antennas' and 'Installing equipment'. We recommend you allow 90 minutes to complete the Domestic assessment.
The Commercial assessment has two modules: 'Install complex systems' and 'Alter and troubleshoot complex systems'. We recommend you allow 45 minutes to complete the Commercial assessment.
The Satellite assessment has one module: Satellite free-to-air installation. We recommend you allow 30 minutes to complete the Satellite assessment.
Passing the assessment/s
To successfully complete the assessment/s you must obtain a pass mark of 80% or more in each module. You must also complete each module within the time limit specified.
You must not allow anyone else to complete the assessment/s on your behalf. For each assessment you must verify your identity as the registered installer who is attempting the assessment/s.
Once your registration is approved you can do a practice assessment at the Scheme’s registration website to familiarise yourself with the online assessment environment.
Antenna System handbooks and factsheets on digital reception for the assistance of antenna installers are available from the Info centre on this website or via the Related Information link at the bottom of this page.
Exemption from the assessment/s
You won’t have to undertake the online assessment/s if you have completed nationally recognised training and can provide a statement of attainment listing the required units of competency from Certificates II and III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology.
Your training must be completed through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). RTO’s are training organisations registered with the government body in each state or territory responsible for education and training.
If you are not sure your training organisation is a RTO, go to Training.gov.au (TGA) via the Related Information link at the bottom of this page and search under Registered Training Organisations.
If your training organisation is not listed as a RTO, they may have an arrangement with a RTO to have the courses you completed accepted under Recognition of Prior Learning. You will need to contact your training organisation for more information about this.
If you have a statement of attainment that lists the units of competency you completed, please click on “Add Training” on the Scheme’s registration website to upload a copy of the statement of attainment.
To be exempted from any level of the online assessment (Domestic, Commercial, Satellite), the units of competency you completed must match the units of competency listed under that level. For example, there are six units of competency at the Domestic level and you must have completed all six units.
What are the industry agreed minimum standards for antenna installers?
Industry agreed minimum standards are based on the following units of competency from Certificates II and III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology.
Domestic (Basic) (Single Dwelling Domestic Installation)
ICTTC170A Follow OH&S and environmental policy and procedures
ICTTC140B Use hand and power tools
ICTTC011D Place, secure and terminate co-axial cable
ICTTC164A Install terrestrial antenna
ICTTC095D Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTTC156A Install Digital Reception Equipment (DRE)
Commercial (Advanced) (MDU MATV Installation) Build on above skill sets, provide skills and knowledge for more complex systems (MATV/CATV).
ICTTC015D Locate and identify cable system faults
ICTTC017D Alter services to existing cable system
ICTTC165A Install complex digital reception systems
Satellite (Advanced) (Free-to-air Satellite Installation) Build on above skill sets; provide skills and knowledge to install satellite systems.
ICTTC163A Install satellite antenna
What happens when I successfully complete the online assessment/s?
When you have successfully completed the online assessment/s you will become an Australian Government endorsed antenna installer at Domestic and Commercial and/or Satellite level.
Your business contact details will be published on mySwitch and in a PDF list on this website where they can be easily found by consumers in your area.
You will receive direct information from the Digital Switchover Taskforce about switchover, especially transmission and reception in your local area, with links to useful information on this website.
You will be issued with a badge that has the Australian Government ‘Get Ready for Digital TV ‘ campaign logo with your name, photograph, ID number, badge expiry date and the type of endorsement you have (Domestic, Commercial and/or Satellite). You must show this badge to consumers who engage your services.
The expiry date on your endorsement badge will be the same date as your insurance expiry date. Before your current insurance policy expires you must update your renewed public liability insurance details online and upload a copy of the Certificate of Currency or insurance policy document to the Scheme’s registration website.
This will ensure any endorsement you have attained remains valid and a new badge is sent to you.
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