[cma-l] Radio Training courses

[Cormac Lawler]

Hi Paul,

I'm currently putting together a resource that aims to help community radio stations figure out what training courses they could offer, and navigate the funding/revenue landscape around training.

I think you're looking for an accredited course teaching radio skills.... is that right? What kind of organisation are you - did you mean you are an Academy, or have an affiliation with one?

There are a number of NCFE radio courses that community radio stations have offered (or are offering) - see: http://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search?search=radio&type=product&pagesize=25&orderBy=relevance

Another option would be an Arts Award - http://www.artsaward.org.uk - eg, I know SoundArt Radio have recommended these ( http://www.soundartradio.org.uk/archive/arts-award/ )

Another is Edexcel BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Media Production (Radio) - see: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/nat/media/Pages/default.aspx

There are a range of other options - the relevance/accessibility of each will depend on whether you are going to be delivering these courses yourself, or through partnership with another organisation (eg College). There are funding implications for going down each route. Also, depending on which option you choose, you may need to register to be an accredited centre.

Is this the kind of thing you are looking for? What kind of information would be useful for you in making your decision? I suppose, in general, the main questions that will shape this decision are: who are your learners (and what do they need), and what capacity do you have to deliver training?

More widely, what are other stations doing? I'd be interested to hear what courses/programmes other stations are offering, and what experiences you've had in delivering training, and getting funding for (or generating revenue through) training.

All the best,

Cormac

Cormac Lawler
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On 15 Nov 2013, at 18:19, Hitmix951 wrote:

> Hi Everyone, Can anyone help us: We are looking for a developed radio course that we can teach in our academy to our students and are also looking to send some of our tutors on a course so that they can then give certificates out at the end of the course.
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> Can anyone suggest any where that I could find either of these ?
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> Best Regards,
> Paul Moore
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