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Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio)

Top 3 skills you will achieve:

Present radio material
Schedule radio playlists
Write content for a range of media

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio)

Inform and entertain your community in the radio industry with broadcast skills from Central. You'll learn how to present radio material and write content for radio shows.

Course Overview
Course Code:	CT45 (National ID: CUF40107)
Careers:	Radio Producer, Radio Presenter
Duration:	Six months (1 semester) full time. Approximately 23 hours per week.
How:	Full time
Where:	LEEDERVILLE CAMPUS RICHMOND STREET LEEDERVILLE 6007
Intake:	Semester 2
International study available:	Yes
Online study available:	No
Uni pathway available:	Yes

About the course

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Radio is a fast paced and vibrant environment. You could be broadcasting to millions of people in their cars, homes or even walking on the street. Central will teach you how to do it professionally and with confidence. You'll be mentored by lecturers still practicing in the industry and hone your broadcasting skills to create or present slick productions of national broadcasting quality.

A Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio) from Central will set you up for a career in radio broadcasting by familiarising you with the equipment and environment (which is of the highest industry standards).

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our radio courses.

Where this course can lead you

Central will give you the skills to produce or present on your own radio show, entertaining and informing people and becoming apart of their daily lives. Upon completion of your Certificate IV you'll have confidence in a radio broadcasting environment.

Your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio) prepares you for roles such as:

Radio Producer
Sound Editor
Radio Presenter

Your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio) opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Diploma of Mass Communication and pathways to University.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's media qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

develop marketing and promotions skills
present confidently on radio
schedule radio content and playlists
use interviewing techniques
produce radio programs
follow occupational health and safety procedures
write content and compile material for broadcast

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio) is an industry focused course determined to get you into the radio broadcasting industry.

Upon completion of this degree you can go on to further study at Central with the Diploma of Mass Communication which will lead to an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (specialising in sound design).

Connected with industry

Central's radio course has always enjoyed a close relationship with industry. Our lecturers have years of experience producing and presenting on ABC and commercial radio.

This means that we have structured the course and the technology we use so that you will learn the skills most in demand in today's radio stations. And, when you're ready, we can use our contacts to help you get your first break in the industry.

University Pathways

Central's university pathway arrangements mean your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio) will provide you with the opportunity for direct entry and an advanced standing in a University of Southern Queensland course.

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Media
Recognition of Prior Learning: 4 specified units (MMS1003 Foundamentals of Media, MEA2000 Scriptwriting for Cretive Media, MMS1011 Location Production, MMS1013 Production Management)

189BDB90185F46FDB49063D10551E29C">Find out more about distance education study at USQ

Fee information

Domestic students:
The costs for this course for a semester are: $606 or $303 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $TBA. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.

An estimate of the total cost of the course is $606 plus resource fee over the six months the course takes to complete.

Paying your fees

You will be expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

International students:
The cost for international students is $5250, duration 6 months. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.

Course Structure

Plan:	CT45-CU1009-PSC
Description:	Complete 13 units; 3 core and 10 elective units

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Number	National ID	Title
D0631	BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation
D0645	BSBCRT301A	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
D0647	BSBCRT402A	Collaborate in a creative process
D0862	BSBMKG413A	Promote products and services
D0863	BSBMKG414A	Undertake marketing activities
D1061	CUFAIR401A	Conduct interviews
D1062	CUFAIR402A	Present a wide range of radio material
D1167	CUFPPM401A	Produce programs and program segments
D1168	CUFPPM402A	Schedule radio playlists
D1194	CUFSOU302A	Compile audio material for broadcast
D1195	CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media
D2954	CUSOHS301A	Follow occupational health and safety procedures
D4355	CUFIND301B	Work effectively in the screen and media industries

Information for international students

Central is one of Australia's largest VET colleges, and trains around 1700 students from more than 85 countries each year. In 2010, we were the inaugural winner of Western Australia's International Training Provider of the Year award and were again given this award in 2011.

Our campuses are conveniently located near the centre of Perth's CBD, making them easy to access via public transport. Central boasts excellent, state of the art facilities and resources and a friendly, safe and secure learning environment.

As a graduate, you are ensured direct pathways to further qualifications at Western Australian universities, or alternatively, the job ready skills you need to succeed in your career straight away.

We offer a dedicated International Centre which is focused on servicing International students, helping you with your personal and academic needs. Staff offer friendly, specialised support and guidance from your initial contact through to your graduation, to ensure that your experience at Central is enjoyable and rewarding.

Visit our international pages to find out more about studying at Central and life in Perth.

Find out from international students about their experiences studying at Central.

Find out about applying to study at Central as an International student.

Courses available to international students at Central are delivered in partnership with Education and Training International RTO Provider No: 52395 CRICOS Provider Code: 00020G

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the (CT42) Certificate III in Media (Radio).

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide

Applications to study this course in Semester 2, 2013 are now open

Apply online today to begin your study this year.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here