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Schedule radio playlists

Schedule radio playlists

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM405
State Code
AWH52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage playlists for radio broadcasting. It applies to individuals who make decisions about music and pre-recorded content for differing program styles, obtain clearances for its use, and assemble it in production order for ultimate transmission. They operate with a degree of autonomy and report to station management or a program director.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1168 CUFPPM402A Schedule radio playlists Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD50 CUAPPM515 Develop, implement and monitor program schedules Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZL8 CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification
AZK7 CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media Qualification