Training for Community Broadcasters

A resource kit for trainers

CUF20401 Certificate II in Broadcasting (Radio)

CUF30301 Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio)

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 Table of Contents

Introduction _________________________________________________________3
1. Trainer guide ____________________________________________________4
1.1 Overview _________________________________________________________ 4
1.2 Step by step guide __________________________________________________ 5
1.3 Tips for trainers and assessors _______________________________________ 5
1.4 Sample forms _____________________________________________________ 8
2. Training programs _______________________________________________13
2.1 CUF20401 Certificate II in Broadcasting (Radio)_______________________ 13
2.2 CUF30301 Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio) ______________________ 19
2.3 Short courses_____________________________________________________ 28
2.4 Learning and assessment strategies __________________________________ 32
3. Learner guide ___________________________________________________ 34
4. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) _________________________________ 37
4.2 Overview for potential candidates ___________________________________ 37
4.2 Tips for assessors _________________________________________________ 39
5. Resources ______________________________________________________ 41
5.1 Compiling your own resource kit ____________________________________ 41
5.2 List of sessions____________________________________________________ 42

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1. Trainer guide
1.1 Overview
The resources have been designed to support qualified workplace trainers 1 delivering:
• CUF20401 Certificate II in Broadcasting (Radio)
• CUF30301 Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio)
• Short courses based on clusters of units from the full certificate programs.
The following topic areas are covered by a combination of training sessions and work-based
projects and activities.
• Radio industry
• Media law and broadcasting codes of practice
• Interviewing and editing
• Basic technical operations
• Planning, preparing and presenting programs
• Sound recording and editing
• Administration and computer applications
• Sales
• Training.
In the Training Programs section you will find:
• Examples of how to cluster units into training programs that focus on a range of
different outcomes
• An overview of learning and assessment strategies for the clusters of units that relate
to the topic areas.
The Learner Guide section contains information for students about how training programs at
community radio stations relate to national qualifications.
In the RPL (recognition of prior learning) section you will find:
• Information for students on how their existing skills can be assessed to gain credit
towards national qualifications
• Tips for assessors on how to organise RPL services.
The Resources section is the heart of the kit. Here you will find:
• Trainer resources - session plans and resources for learning activities
• Learner resources – information sheets, recommended reading and a guide to online
resources
• Assessment tools
• Glossary of broadcasting terms
• Bibliography and guide to further resources.

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Trainers who have the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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2. Training programs
There are as many ways of delivering training as there are trainers and training needs. The
sample programs in this section represent only some of the ways units from the training
package can be clustered to achieve full certificate qualifications or statements of attainment.
The order in which Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) deliver units will depend on
factors such as:
• Whether learners enrol in a full qualification (either Certificate II or III)
• Whether learners want to undertake only selected units from a qualification
• Learners’ existing skills and knowledge
• Whether the training is being delivered mainly on the job as part of a New
Apprenticeship.
However, as a general principle, practical activities should be introduced early in the training
program and be included in as many sessions as possible. Between sessions trainees will be
doing a range of follow-up activities, e.g. practising the use of equipment, assisting
experienced broadcasters, undertaking research and working on projects.
Training package qualifications require a holistic approach to delivery and assessment.
Therefore each session usually addresses aspects of several units simultaneously. However,
trainees need to complete several sessions, practise skills over a period of time and work on
projects before they are ready for assessment.

2.1 CUF20401 Certificate II in Broadcasting (Radio)

Program One (emphasis on basic production and presentation skills)

Sessions Nominal Hours

Topic
No Content Session Practice
Radio and your 1 Your station and training 3
station program orientation 25-35
3 Radio industry in Australia 3
14 Radio industry in Australia 3
17 Occupational health and safety 3
Media law and 4 Media law and codes of practice 3
standards 10 Media law and codes of practice 3 15-20
Basic technical 2 Using a portable recorder 3
operations 7 Panel operation 3 50-90
13 Editing 3
On-air 6 Presentation style and vocal 3 35-50
presentation techniques
Projects Trainees acquire skills through real or 18 45-55
simulated projects and activities at radio
stations.
Trainers should schedule sessions for
revision, practice and supervision of
individual or group projects.
Total 48 170-240

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 Assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or through a combination of these.
Off the job assessment should be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace
environment.
Assessment should be undertaken on a progressive basis throughout the training
program. Work-based projects provide the framework for a holistic approach to
assessing clusters of units. Learning activities and associated assessment tasks have
been devised around an assessment framework based on major and minor projects
supported by a learning journal or diary.

Major Project
Candidates in Program One are required to record a simulated live-to-air program of
30 minutes duration containing:
• music and announcing style appropriate to the target audience
• two announcements (read, but not written by the trainee)
• vox pops recorded by the trainee on a portable recorder and edited by the trainee
into a short segment.
A running sheet and brief self-evaluation of the program must accompany the
recording.

Minor Project
A portfolio containing:
• an outline for a program entitled Radio – the Inside Story.
• raw material (audio or print) for the program. The material can focus on any
one of the following:
• Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
• commercial radio
• community radio
• multilingual or non-English language broadcasters, e.g. Special
Broadcasting Service (SBS), full-time ethnic community radio stations,
Greek commercial station 3XY.
This project provides a framework for demonstrating research and information
gathering skills in the context of acquiring knowledge about the radio industry.

Learning Journal
The journal or diary contributes to evidence of the trainee’s ability to collect and
organise information. Here trainees keep copies of assessment tasks or exercises
completed during the training program. Copies of all audio material produced by
trainees should also be kept, as they provide evidence of progress towards achieving
competence.

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 Units Completed in Program One

Requirements for CUF20401 Units

Certificate II in Broadcasting (Radio) completed in
Program One
Group Code Units
A CUFGENO1A Develop and apply industry knowledge ◄
Complete CUFSAF01A Follow health, safety and security procedures ◄
both units

CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information

B CUSSOU07A Edit sound using analogue systems
CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems ◄
Complete at
least three CUSSOU02A Operate a portable audio recorder ◄
units CUFSOU02A Operate a studio panel ◄
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies

CUSGEN02A Work in a culturally diverse environment

C CUECOR2A Work with others ◄
CUFGEN02A 2 Identify industry laws and regulations and ◄
Complete at
apply them to workplace activities
least four
units. CUSSOU07A Edit sound using analogue systems
CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems
ICPMM63bB Access and use the internet
Note: CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information ◄
Units included CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
here cover CUECLE1A Undertake general administrative procedures
skills CUECOR1A Manage own work and learning
frequently CUSSOU02A Operate a portable audio recorder
required at CUFSOU02A Operate a studio panel
radio stations. CUSSOU04A Record sound
For more CUFAIR01A Develop and maintain the general knowledge
electives, see required by presenters
the unit bank CUFAIR03A Present information on-air ◄
in the training CUFMAR01A Sell products and services
package. CUFMEM12A Update web pages

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The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) regards this unit as compulsory for community
radio and includes it in Group A in their training programs.
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2.2 CUF30301 Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio)
Program Three (emphasis on spoken word programming)

Sessions Nominal Hours

Topic
No Content Session Practice
Radio and your 1 Your station and training 3
station program orientation 25-35
3 Radio industry in Australia 3
14 Radio industry in Australia 3
17 Occupational health and safety 3
Media law and 4 Media law and codes of practice 3
standards 10 Media law and codes of practice 3 15-20
Basic technical 7 Panel operation 3
operations 13 Editing 3 50-90
5 Planning a program 3
6 Presentation style and vocal 3
Preparing and techniques
presenting a 8 Presenting a program proposal 3 80-100
program
9 Putting a program together 3
11 Interviewing 3
12 Interviewing and editing 3
15 Writing for radio 3
16 Program evaluation 3
Projects Trainees acquire skills through real or 18 45-55
simulated projects and activities at radio
stations.
Trainers should schedule sessions for
revision, practice and supervision of
individual or group projects.
Total 66 215-300

Assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or through a combination of these.
Off the job assessment should be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace
environment.
Assessment should be undertaken on a progressive basis throughout the training
program. Work-based projects provide the framework for a holistic approach to
assessing clusters of units. Learning activities and associated assessment tasks have
been devised around an assessment framework based on major and minor projects
supported by a learning journal or diary.

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 Major Project
Candidates in Program Three are required to produce a 30 minute pre-recorded
program containing:
• music and announcing style appropriate to the target audience and program
content
• two announcements written by the trainee
• two interviews recorded and edited by the trainee
A running sheet and brief self-evaluation of the program must accompany the
recording.

Minor Project
A portfolio containing:
• an outline for a program entitled Radio – the Inside Story.
• raw material (audio or print) for the program. The material can focus on any
one of the following:
• Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
• commercial radio
• community radio
• multi-lingual or non-English language broadcasters, e.g. Special
Broadcasting Service (SBS), full-time ethnic community radio stations,
Greek commercial station 3XY.
This project provides a framework for demonstrating research and information
gathering skills in the context of acquiring knowledge about the radio industry.

Learning Journal
The journal or diary contributes to evidence of the trainee’s ability to collect and
organise information. Here trainees keep copies of assessment tasks or exercises
completed during the training program. Copies of all audio material produced by
trainees should also be kept, as they provide evidence of progress towards achieving
competence.

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 Units Completed in Program Three

Requirements for CUF30301 Units

Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio) completed
in Program
Group Code Units
Three
A CUFGENO1A Develop and apply industry knowledge ◄
Complete CUFSAF01A Follow health, safety and security procedures ◄
both units

CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements

CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information ◄
CUFPOP17A Plan and prepare a program ◄
CUFAIR01A Develop and maintain the general knowledge ◄
required by presenters
CUFAIR03A Present information on-air ◄
B CUFAIR05A Conduct a live voice report
Complete at CUFAIR02A Conduct an interview ◄
least six units CUSSOU07A Edit sound using analogue systems
CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems ◄
CUSSOU09A Mix sound sources
CUFWRT06A Write a news voice report
CUFWRT05A Write content and/or copy
CUFSOU02A Operate a studio panel ◄
CUSSOU04A Record sound

CUSGEN02A Work in a culturally diverse environment ◄

CUECOR2A Work with others ◄
CUFGEN02A 3 Identify industry laws and regulations and apply ◄
them to workplace activities
C CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements
Complete at CUSSOU07A Edit sound using analogue systems
least three CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems
units. CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
Note: CUECLE1A Undertake general administrative procedures
Units included CUECOR1A Manage own work and learning
here cover CUFSOU02A Operate a studio panel
skills CUSSOU04A Record sound
frequently CUFPOP17A Plan and prepare a program
required at CUFAIR01A Develop and maintain the general knowledge
radio stations. required by presenters
For more CUFAIR03A Present information on-air
electives, see CUFMAR01A Sell products and services
the unit bank CUFMEM12A Update web pages
in the training CUFAIR05A Conduct a live voice report
package. CUFAIR02A Conduct an interview
CUSSOU13A Set up, operate and de-rig portable sound
recording equipment
CUSSOU05A Install, align and test sound equipment
CUSSOU11A Operate a sound mixing console
CUSSOU09A Mix sound sources
CUFWRT06A Write a news voice report
CUFWRT05A Write content and/or copy ◄
BSZ404A Train small groups
CUSGEN04A Participate in negotiations
ICAITU126A Use advanced features of computer applications
CUFPOP04A Compile a daily production schedule /running
sheet

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The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) regards this unit as compulsory for community
radio and includes it in Group A in their training programs.
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 Certificate III in Broadcasting (Radio)

Session Topic Units Partially Covered

5 Planning a program CUFGENO1A Develop and apply industry knowledge
(3 hrs) CUSGEN02A Work in a culturally diverse environment
CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information
CUFPOP17A Plan and prepare a program
CUECOR2A Work with others

Main objective(s) of the session:

• to develop the skills and knowledge required for preparing a program proposal.
Note:
This session should be followed several weeks later by Session 8.

Time Key Points Learning Activities Learning Aids/Resources

Introduction
20-30 mins • aim of session
• types of radio programs
and their formats
• music
• information
• magazine
• news
• current affairs
• documentaries
• special events
Key considerations
• Target audience and
45 mins + implications for program
a 15 min format and presentation
break style, e.g.
• where do they listen
(car, home)?
• when do they listen?
• Aim of program, e.g. to
entertain, inform
• How to promote a
program
• How to get feedback e.g.
telephone log book,
surveys, talkback, ratings
(ACNielsen)
Preparing a proposal
• Profile of your station’s
audience – narrow target
1 hour group or wide market?
• Are there gaps in your
station’s audience profile?
• Filling program gaps with
networked programs, e.g.
ComRadSat
• Identifying the needs of a
target audience -
information sources, e.g.
census, local councils,
community groups
Brainstorm - trainer
• notes key points on
whiteboard
• elicits as many sub-
categories of programs as
possible, e.g. bi-lingual, in a
language other than English
• As a group, participants
listen to a short program
segment and answer (or
speculate on) the checklist
items.
• Trainer facilitates a
discussion about the
station’s program schedule,
audience reach, ways of
improving the schedule and
so.
• As a group, participants use
the Program Proposal sheet
as the basis for a run-
through of how to prepare a
program proposal for their
station.
• Whiteboard or butcher’s
paper to record discussion
points
• Checklist – Target your
Audience
• CD and/or cassette player
• Programs taped from a
variety of radio stations,
including from ComRadSat
• AERTP handout on cultural
diversity
• Copies of relevant station
documents, e.g. log book for
recording listener comments
• Whiteboard or butcher’s
paper to record discussion
points
• Copies of ComRadSat Rap!
(and web site address -
www.cbaa.org.au)
• Program Proposal sheet

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