Required skills

welldeveloped communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret market research into the music preferences of target audiences

liaise with production staff and music suppliers

complete documentation in relation to obtaining clearances to use music

aural discrimination skills sufficient to determine an appropriate mix and sequencing of music selections

technical skills sufficient to

use scheduling software to organise and manage playlists

test and verify appropriate format standards eg DVD and CD

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

meet deadlines

ensure that music selections are available according to schedules

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the radio industry

industry terminology

issues and challenges that arise in scheduling radio playlists

sound knowledge of

music genres

audience markets and their characteristics

technological developments in relation to distribution of content

copyright royalty and legal issues and procedures associated with broadcasting music

principles of scheduling and rotation systems

broadcasting codes of practice

program classifications

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

radio playlists compiled using industrystandard scheduling software

ability to interpret audience research and create playlists to meet specific market criteria

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to current industrystandard scheduling software

access to music inventories and commercial schedules

access to current information on copyright issues in relation to the broadcasting of music

access to audience research data

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of radio playlists scheduled by the candidate including discussion with candidate about rationale for the playlists

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFPPMA Develop and monitor program schedules

CUFPPM501A Develop and monitor program schedules.

Examples of scheduling software may include:

Production sources may include:

Music selections and styles may include:

Audience research and preferences may include:

Station requirements may include:

Commercial schedules may include:

Production personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Daily time requirements may include:

Appropriate formats may include:

Documentation may include: