Radio Adelaide has top industry standard broadcast facilities in the Adelaide CBD, and a skilled and qualified training staff.

We can work with you to design a course to meet your needs. All training can be built around the nationally accredited qualifications within our scope, namely Certificate II in Creative Industries, Certificate III in Media, Certificate IV in Screen and Media, Certificate II in Music Certificate IV in Music Business

We recognize qualifications issued by other training providers and we abide by the requirements of the Training and Skills Development Act 2008

As an RTO we
  • Meet national standards in record keeping, financial management, access and grievance procedures
  • We recognize qualifications issued by other training providers and we are registered to deliver courses based on:
    Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
    Certificate III in Media
    Certificate IV in Screen and Media
    Certificate II in Music
    Certificate IV in Music Business
  • Abide by the Training and Skills Commission Codes of Practice

Radio Adelaide provides quality training for all our station workers. All broadcasters complete either our Basic Radio Skills Course or our Radio and Online Contributors Course. Both courses lead to credit towards the Certificate III in Media CUF30107. If you have on air experience already you can apply for a Skills Recognition assessment to gain credit for some or all units.

All Training Enquiries
Including contract training, income support, credit transfer, accreditation details or to register for the next Information Night, click here to contact our receptionist.

Want to be a Station Worker               [back to top]
... follow these steps....

1. Ask to attend a Radio Adelaide information night
These are held regularly, usually on a Monday night. You will hear about station programming and the two station courses and decide if this is the project for you. After this you can ..

2. Make an individual appointment with Radio Adelaide staff member
This is to discuss your aims and the station needs, and whether they match. Working with computers is an essential part of work at the station, so you need basic computer skills to start the course. Make sure that you discuss this, and any other special support needs you may have, at this meeting.

3. Subscribe to Radio Adelaide
for $52 or $26 if you have a concession card.

4. Enrol for one of our station courses
You could enrol for either one first to qualify to join our broadcast team and complete one or both courses. See below for more details, including prices.

5. You will receive an offer
The Training Office will offer you a place in the next available course. You have a year within which to complete the course. If you need to withdraw, our refund policy is listed on this site.

Once you have successfully completed the Basic Radio Skills Course you will be supported in going to air. As trainees you have all the rights and responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Station Worker's Handbook. Any grievances regarding training which cannot be settled within the station may be referred to the Training and Skills Commission.

 

Basic Radio Skills Course                [back to top]
The course is run four times a year, at roughly the same time as school terms. It is designed to prepare you to be part of a program team on one of our regular shows, operating the equipment and planning and presenting the show. It runs for 12 weeks, and you will need to commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week for this time. Working with computers is an essential part of work at the station, so you need basic computer skills to start the course. Make sure that you discuss this, and any other special support needs you may have, at your individual appointment before you enrol in either of our courses.

Classes are run on a weeknight or weekend, and you must complete part 3 successfully to continue with the course.

If you have completed the Radio & Online Contributors Course already you need not attend Parts 1 and 4 and the fee is reduced.

Part 1: Induction Class
1 x 90 min.
Content: Access to equipment and to the station, OH&S, security, station personnel etc.

Part 2: Industry Knowledge
1 x 2hr class Optional assessment
Content: Community radio history, legislation and regulation. Broadcast technology

Part 3: Technical Production
4 x 2hr classes plus 2 hrs per week studio practice Assessment by “live” studio test
Content: Panel Operation, Recording onto computer. Recording onto Audition. Telephone calls to air. Running Sheets, Microphone use, Station Systems

Part 4: Broadcast Law and Ethics
1 x 2hr class Optional assessment
Content: Introduction to laws governing broadcast, including defamation, copyright, APRA, media standards and Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice including complaint handling.

Part 5: Radio Presentation
4 x 2hr classes plus 2 hrs per week preparation Assessment by “live” studio test
Content: Your Role as Presenter, Program planning, Radio Writing, Voicework, Station Systems.

The BRSC leads to a Statement of Attainment in the following units of the Certificate III in Media CUF30307

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUFAIR201A Develop techniques for presenting information on radio
CUFAIR301A Present radio programs
CUSSOU202A Mix sound in a broadcasting environment
CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

 

Radio and Online Contributors Course                [back to top]
The course is run several times a year. It has six 2 hour classes, and you need to commit to at least an extra 2 hours per week in that time. It covers the skills to pre-record an interview or report and to package it for broadcast on air and online as a podcast. You can see the work of previous students at http://radioadelaidelaunchpad.com

If you have completed the Basic Radio Skills Course already you need only attend Part 2 and the fee is reduced.

Classes are run on a weeknight or weekend.

Part 1: Induction Class
1 x 90 min.
Content: Access to equipment and to the station, OH&S, security, station personnel etc.

Part 2: ROC core skills
4 x 2hr classes plus 2 hrs per week studio practice Assessment by production of a portfolio of work including an audio file for podcast and broadcast.
Content: Interviewing, portable recording, editing, radio writing, conventions for saving and uploading of files

Part 3: Broadcast Law and Ethics
1 x 2hr class Optional assessment
Content: Introduction to laws governing broadcast, including defamation, copyright, APRA, media standards and Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice.

The ROCC leads to a Statement of Attainment in the following units of the Certificate III in Media CUF30107

CUFSOU301A Prepare Audio Assets
CUFSOU302A Compile Audio Material for Broadcast
CUECOR01C Manage Own Work and Learning
CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

 

Skills Recognition                [back to top]
ALL station workers are required to attend an Induction and the 2 classes covering Broadcast Law and Industry Knowledge. If you have been trained and worked elsewhere, you can apply at your initial interview to complete other parts of our accredited courses through a Skills Recognition assessment. This means that we assess your skills and qualify you to go on air. The fee charged is available on application from the Training Office. Concession rate is available.

 

Training Contract and Fees                [back to top]

  • Fee covers all parts of the course you attend and the Radio Adelaide Training Manual
  • Training contract expires 12 months from receipt date on enrolment form
  • No refund after a maximum of 2 course offers have been made, or more than one part attended
  • Students who start training can apply once only to defer for all or part of the course
  • To continue with the Basic Radio Skills Course you must complete Part 3 (Tech) assessment successfully
    Refunds
  • An administration fee of $80 or $50 concession is charged on all refunds
  • Refund for Training Manual ($70 or $45 conc) available if it is returned intat within 6 months of enrolment

Basic Radio Skills Course Fees
Full fee $430 or $285 concession rate
Fee after completion of ROCC $240 or $155 concession rate

Radio and Online Contributors Course Fees
Full fee $330 or $220 concession rate
Fee after completion of BRSC $140 or $90 concession rate

 

Advanced Training                [back to top]
All Station Workers who are regular broadcasters and are paid up station subscribers can apply to attend the monthly advanced workshops. These cover the skills of Interviewing, Voicework, Digital Editing and Production, Portable Recording and MORE!

Full Certificate III in Media                [back to top]

This qualification is available to Radio Adelaide station workers who have at least 6 months on air involvement and have completed our Basic Radio Skills Course and Radio and Online Contributors Course or equivalent. It involves completion of assignments.

Full information available here (PDF 161KB).

 

Short Courses Designed For Your Needs                [back to top]
Courses already available include

  • SACE based courses ( see below)
  • Professional development courses for teachers
  • Specific skills including digital editing and sound mixing
  • Short courses run in partnership with other community radio stations, usually funded by the Community Broadcasting Foundation

Enquiries about designing short courses to meet the needs of your group or organization are welcome and should be made to the Training Manager

Schools and Radio Adelaide            [back to top]
Our accredited radio training is available to secondary students and schools

  • As Radio Adelaide station workers enrolled in our courses.
  • As school groups in short radio courses based on units of the Certificate II in Creative Industries. Training can happen at school or possibly in a local SA community station, completing training and assessment onsite and even broadcasting on air.

Radio Workshops for Teachers

We run hands on professional development workshops for teachers in our Radio Adelaide studios, usually in the school holidays. In 3 days you'll learn to produce your own show. Contact the Training Office to find out more.

Listen to some of the audio produced by teachers

 

Radio Training Resources                [back to top]
We have two resources available to be ordered online

SACBA Training Resource Kit
This resource, produced by the SA Community Broadcasters' Association, is available as a CD, with text and audio files.

There are 10 chapters, each including Trainer's Notes and Useful Resources. It is designed to be adapted to individual station needs and published as a manual for students or for trainers.

  • YOU & YOUR STATION
  • THE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SECTOR
  • BROADCAST LAW
  • TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
  • PROGRAM MAKING
  • WRITING FOR RADIO
  • ON-AIR PRESENTATION
  • THE INTERVIEW
  • OUTSIDE RECORDING
  • SOUND EDITING
  • GLOSSARY OF TERMS

View Table of Contents here (Word 97 document, 26K).

Costs are $110, or $66 for CBAA member station.
Complete the online order form.

Radio Adelaide Training Manual
Copies of 5 chapters of the manual can be ordered and delivered online.

Complete the online order form, noting WHICH chapters you want. You will be invoiced for them, and the chapters emailed to you. The files are zipped, and in PDF format.

Hard copies can be ordered for $88 plus post and packaging.

International orders need to be accompanied by an international money order - online cost AUD$70, hardcopy cost AUD$100

Reproduction by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without prior written permission from Radio Adelaide will infringe copyright.

Community stations or others wishing to apply for permission to reproduce any part of the manual should contact the Training Manager, Nicky Page.

 

University Courses                [back to top]
Radio Adelaide training delivers 2nd and 3rd year Radio Production courses subjects within the Adelaide University Bachelor of Media degree, with some options for Media Industry Placements and Honours level work. More information available here

The station news room is staffed by students from the School of Communication at the University of South Australia. Students are taught to write and present daily bulletins. More information at http://www.unisa.edu.au/cil/

 

Financial Support For Radio Adelaide Training                [back to top]
Because we are an RTO and our courses are based on a recognized qualification there is financial support available in SOME conditions. Job Network providers will have more information for trainees who wish to apply to enrol.

Applications for Mutual Obligation (Work for the Dole) placements can also be made to Job Network supervisors, but ONLY for current, trained station workers. Radio Adelaide then enters into arrangements with the Job Network provider.