National code: CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting)

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Overview About this course

Strengthen your radio and podcasting knowledge using industry-standard sound and editing equipment in this innovative course. Walk into any sound project with confidence, as you gain skills to manage projects and produce digital or radio content.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Present on-air

  • Record sound

  • Develop storylines and content for programs

  • Produce programs and programs segments

  • Edit digital video

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Be confident in your content creation and writing skills

  • Experience in conducting interviews

  • Experience in producing on-air programs

  • Add exciting radio/podcasting projects to your creative portfolio

  • Techniques to freelance successfully

  • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of Level 4 in Writing and Oral Communication, Level 3 in Numeracy and Level 2 in Digital Literacy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success

  • Successful completion of Year 12 of high school, as evidenced by a copy of your higher school certificate or

  • Successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification from TAFE NSW as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork

  • An aptitude for both technical and creative work

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors

Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors direct the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    80%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    5,400 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    39 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $1,720

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    46 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Very high

  • Gender share

    29% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Strong Growth

Other jobs include: Journalist, Communications professional, Radio producer, Radio/podcast presenter, Digital content producer and Social media manager

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 2 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Provide freelance services CUAIND412

  • Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge CUAIND512

  • Realise a creative project CUAPPR411

  • Establish and maintain safe creative practice CUAPPR515

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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