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ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Telecom Engineering

The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Telecom Engineering is a two-year, 240-credit qualification that develops advanced telecom knowledge, practical skills, and professional competence across modern comm...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 5
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Course features

This official ICTQual AB qualification is a two-year Level 5 diploma structured to build advanced telecom engineering knowledge through mandatory study units, practical learning, and assessed competence.

  • 240-credit Level 5 diploma completed over two years

  • 24 mandatory units across Year 1 and Year 2

  • Pass/fail grading structure

  • Competency evaluation through coursework, assignments, and verifiable experience

  • Internal assessment and verification at the Approved Training Centre

  • External quality assurance by ICTQual AB verifiers

About course

The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Telecom Engineering is designed to provide learners with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in the telecommunications industry. The qualification develops understanding across telecom engineering concepts, practices, and technologies, with a strong focus on network design, digital communications, wireless systems, signal processing, and modern telecom infrastructure.

  • Official ICTQual AB Level 5 qualification in telecom engineering

  • Designed to develop advanced technical and practical telecom competence

  • Covers core, applied, and emerging telecommunications technologies

  • Supports progression into engineering, network, and project roles

  • Suitable for new entrants and experienced telecom professionals

  • Delivered through approved centres with structured assessment and quality assurance

What you will learn

The qualification’s official learning outcomes are delivered across 24 mandatory units and develop core competence in telecom principles, systems, networks, technologies, design, and project application.

  • Understand the fundamental concepts and technologies in telecommunications engineering

  • Apply mathematical methods to analyze telecom systems and components

  • Design and analyze wireless communication networks and systems

  • Design and implement telecommunications network infrastructures

  • Apply advanced signal processing techniques to telecommunications

  • Investigate the latest trends and technologies in 5G telecommunications

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners who want to build or strengthen a professional career in telecom engineering through a structured, advanced qualification aligned with industry practice.

  • Individuals seeking a career in telecom engineering

  • Learners progressing from a related Level 4 qualification

  • Technicians and junior engineers aiming to upskill

  • Professionals working in networking, telecom, or technical projects

  • Candidates seeking a formal vocational telecom qualification

  • Learners interested in wireless, fibre, network, and emerging telecom technologies

Course requirements

ICTQual AB sets entry requirements to ensure learners can successfully engage with the advanced technical and mathematical demands of the qualification.

  • A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in a related field such as telecommunications, electrical engineering, information technology, or a similar technical discipline, with a solid foundation in network systems, communication technologies, and basic engineering principles

  • Minimum age of 16 years, proficiency in English, a strong understanding of mathematics, and preferably some prior experience in telecom systems, networking, or technical projects

Assessments

Assessment is carried out through ICTQual AB’s competency-based framework and includes centre-based assessment, internal quality assurance, and external verification to maintain consistency and standards.

  • Coursework

  • Assignments

  • Verifiable experience

  • Internal assessment and verification with external quality assurance by ICTQual AB

Progression

Successful learners can progress into technical, operational, specialist, and supervisory roles across the telecommunications sector, depending on their experience and career goals.

  • Telecom Engineer

  • Network Administrator

  • Wireless Network Specialist

  • Telecom Project Manager

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