List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine content for playlists | 1.1 Identify requirements for music and other content from relevant production sources 1.2 Assess features of station’s scheduling software to ensure production requirements can be met 1.3 Select music that matches station aims, policies and codes of practice, and review music selections and styles to ensure they reflect audience research and preferences 1.4 Use scheduling software to assemble overall playlist and rotation frequencies that meet station requirements 1.5 Incorporate commercial and/or sponsorship schedules and slots into schedule as required 1.6 Check playlists for completeness and confirm with relevant production personnel that playlists meet overall production requirements and daily time requirements |
2. Monitor and manage playlists | 2.1 Confirm availability of music content supplies and organise appropriate copyright clearances and royalty fees where applicable and in line with station procedures 2.2 Confirm music selections meet requirements for station format, standards and durations 2.3 Check rotation contains music selections and styles identified in market research where relevant 2.4 Monitor and update playlists and rotations to meet changes in station policies 2.5 Review current research data and introduce new music selections and styles to reflect changes in audience attitudes or perceived trends |
3. Coordinate and manage availability of music | 3.1 Calculate costs of content and compare them with available budgets, where relevant 3.2 Identify cost over-runs and take action to remedy by conferring with relevant production personnel 3.3 Confirm scheduled music is available in appropriate formats and meets technical standards and quality requirements 3.4 Prepare and complete necessary documentation to record full details of music content in schedules |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret audience research to create playlists that meet specific market criteria and station requirements
compile radio playlists using industry-standard scheduling software
organise and manage playlists using scheduling software and ensuring music selection and rotation meet station requirements
produce and update playlist schedule documentation throughout process according to organisational procedures.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe typical features of scheduling software
outline content scheduling considerations particular to program time slots
identify typical problems and the main challenges of scheduling radio playlists, and briefly describe solutions
outline copyright, royalty and legal issues and procedures that must be complied with when broadcasting music
explain principles of music scheduling and rotation systems
describe how to identify costs of content
outline documentation and the steps required to process copyright clearance and royalty fees.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
scheduling software
music inventories and commercial schedules
current information on copyright issues in relation to broadcasting music
audience research data
broadcast organisation’s profile, policies and codes of practice relating to music selection and playlists.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.