Unit of competency Outline
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Schedule radio playlists
Schedule radio playlists
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM402A
CUFPPM402A
State Code
D1168
D1168
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
05/12/2008
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage playlists for radio broadcasting stations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Determine music for playlists
- 1. Assess features of station's scheduling software to ensure production requirements can be met
- 2. Identify requirements for music content from relevant production sources
- 3. Select music that matches station aims, policies and codes of practice
- 4. Ensure music selections and styles reflect audience research and preferences
- 5. Use scheduling software to assemble overall playlist and rotation frequencies to meet station requirements
- 6. Incorporate commercial schedules and slots into schedule as required
- 7. Check playlists for completeness and confirm with relevant production personnel that playlists meet overall production requirements and daily time requirements
Monitor and manage playlists
- 8. Confirm availability of content supplies and organise appropriate clearances and fees where applicable
- 9. Check and confirm that music selections meet requirements for station format, standards and durations
- 10. Ensure rotation contains music selections and styles identified in market research as a trend
- 11. Monitor and update playlists and rotations to meet changes in station policies
- 12. Review current research data and introduce new music selections and styles to reflect changes in audience attitudes or perceived trends
Coordinate and manage availability of music
- 13. Identify costs of content and compare them with available budgets
- 14. Identify cost over-runs and take action to remedy by conferring with relevant production personnel
- 15. Ensure scheduled music is available in appropriate formats and meets required technical standards and quality
- 16. Prepare and complete necessary documentation to record full details of music content in schedules
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Examples of scheduling software may include:
commercially available music scheduling software, e.g. Selector, Music Master, Music 1, NETIA (note: the latest versions of software applications should be used in training programs)
customised in-house system.
Production sources may include:
audience research
internet music sites
music charts, e.g. top 40
music magazines
music rotates
music stores and suppliers
promoters
ratings
record companies
station IDs
station inventories
station personalities.
Music selections and styles may include:
adult contemporary
adult oriented rock
blues
classical
contemporary hits
easy listening
gold
golden oldies
jazz
news and talk
pop
R&B
soul
sport
talk
techno.
Audience research and preferences may include:
feedback
focus groups
music types
ratings
sales figures
surveys.
Station requirements may include:
broadcast legislation
codes of practice
defamation laws
ethical standards
image
station branding
station policies
station style
target audience.
Commercial schedules may include:
competitions
front and back sells
promotions
station IDs
tracking system for commercials and spots
trailers.
Production personnel may include:
librarians
music suppliers
musicians
on-air personalities
program director
station manager
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
confidentiality
content
continuity of content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
intellectual property
interviews
locations
royalties
style.
Daily time requirements may include:
midnight - dawn
breakfast
9.00am - noon
noon - 4.00pm
drive
6.00pm - 9.00pm
9.00pm - midnight.
Appropriate formats may include:
cassette
CD/DVD
digital
MP3
vinyl.
Documentation may include:
clearances
contacts
contracts
copyright records
daily schedule sheets
inventories
playlists
ratings data
royalty payments
schedules.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Examples of scheduling software may include:
commercially available music scheduling software, e.g. Selector, Music Master, Music 1, NETIA (note: the latest versions of software applications should be used in training programs)
customised in-house system.
Production sources may include:
audience research
internet music sites
music charts, e.g. top 40
music magazines
music rotates
music stores and suppliers
promoters
ratings
record companies
station IDs
station inventories
station personalities.
Music selections and styles may include:
adult contemporary
adult oriented rock
blues
classical
contemporary hits
easy listening
gold
golden oldies
jazz
news and talk
pop
R&B
soul
sport
talk
techno.
Audience research and preferences may include:
feedback
focus groups
music types
ratings
sales figures
surveys.
Station requirements may include:
broadcast legislation
codes of practice
defamation laws
ethical standards
image
station branding
station policies
station style
target audience.
Commercial schedules may include:
competitions
front and back sells
promotions
station IDs
tracking system for commercials and spots
trailers.
Production personnel may include:
librarians
music suppliers
musicians
on-air personalities
program director
station manager
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
confidentiality
content
continuity of content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
intellectual property
interviews
locations
royalties
style.
Daily time requirements may include:
midnight - dawn
breakfast
9.00am - noon
noon - 4.00pm
drive
6.00pm - 9.00pm
9.00pm - midnight.
Appropriate formats may include:
cassette
CD/DVD
digital
MP3
vinyl.
Documentation may include:
clearances
contacts
contracts
copyright records
daily schedule sheets
inventories
playlists
ratings data
royalty payments
schedules.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 industry-standard 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 industry-standard 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job 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:
CUFPPM501A Develop and monitor program schedules.
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 industry-standard 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 industry-standard 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job 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:
CUFPPM501A Develop and monitor program schedules.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH52 | CUAPPM405 | Schedule radio playlists | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |