Certificate in Radio Broadcasting Level 4

Brochure

One year, full-time
February
Windermere Campus

Interested in radio broadcasting as a career?

On this programme you’ll learn a wide range of skills utilised within the industry, making use of relevant technical equipment and running our very own live radio station SUB 88.3 and 107.7 FM . You’ll become confident in announcing, audio production, creative writing for radio, programming, radio sales, promotions and marketing as well as broadcast news. www.subfm.co.nz.

Entry

The minimum requirements for entry are: NCEA Level 1 or higher. Preferred school subjects: combinations of English/Maori, Music, Social Sciences and Computing all provide appropriate academic preparation.

Mature students with life/work experience who do not meet these requirements but can provide equivalent ability and experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Gained

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Certificate in Radio Broadcasting Level 4

Career Opportunities

Professional Radio Announcer
Creative Script Writer
Production Studio Operator
Show Producer
News Reader
Programme Director
Music Director
Sales Executive
Promotions and Marketing Assistant

Study Pathways

Graduates may be able to apply for entry into further/higher level media studies programmes at certificate, diploma or bachelor level offered by a number of tertiary providers eg.

Te Kamakama – Diploma in Music Production and Performance Level 6 - Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio, Television, Journalism) - Christchurch Polytechnic (interview guaranteed)
Bachelor of Media Arts, National Diploma in Journalism - Radio - Wintec
Certificate in Audio Production, National Diploma in Te Reo Maori Media with strands in Journalism, Radio, and Television Level 5 - Southland Institute of Technology

Pene

SUB 88.3FM

SUB 88.3FM broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the Windermere Campus of the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

It's a fully equipped low power FM station broadcasting across downtown Tauranga and over to the Mount. SUB 88.3FM plays 100% kiwi music. Much of the music is written and produced by students of the Te Kamakama programme and other local musicians.

Students are responsible for the day to day management of the station and its content, and work with state of the art automation and digital editing software including Selector, Linker, Master Control and Burley.

(Pictured right: radio tutor Pene Copeland)

Jordan Watson

Graduate – 2006 National Certificate in Radio (Foundation) Level 3
Former Morrinsville College student
Employed – Production Assistant for Great Southern Television

Now with his career soaring, Jordan knows his study and determination has paid off. Since completing his radio qualification at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Jordan has worked as a director's assistant with Greenstone Pictures and is now a production assistant for Great Southern Television's Eating Media Lunch and The Unauthorised History of New Zealand with Jeremy Wells.

A confident speaker from a young age, Jordan knew broadcasting was the career he wanted. The Polytechnic seemed the obvious place to start his studies.

"When I enquired about the course, I discovered the tutor was well respected within the 'radio world' in Tauranga and that the course had a good reputation. It also sounded like heaps of fun.

"I soon found out that Pene was in fact an excellent tutor. I enjoyed her hands-on approach and the fact you weren't 'spoon fed'. She pushed you to figure things out, but was always there to lend a hand if needed. I also liked the fact that you could ask any question about radio and Pene could answer it in depth due to her industry experience."

"The thing I most enjoyed about the course was the freedom to be creative. You could prepare your own show, come up with new ideas and then broadcast them to a real audience. You were given live on-air time every day, and towards the end of the course you could come up with something new for every show (within reason) without being limited to strict criteria."

The 20 year old claims his study at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic was instrumental in setting him on the path to success in his newfound career.

"The radio course really helped my voice presentation, including sentence structure, pitch, tone and pronunciation. This knowledge helped me get into South Seas Film and Television School as I was applying for on screen presenting. Film School then helped me get into Great Southern Television.

"My job consists of finding locations, actors, getting contracts written up and even doing a bit of acting for some episodes! It's about 50/50; half prep, half filming. I plan the shoot days and then go along and see everything come together. Knowing that you were a big part in the whole process, from planning stage to the final product is awesome. I love it!"

And what are Jordan's plans for the future? "I want to finish this season of Eating Media Lunch. I am then going to get an agent and focus on finding a job as a TV presenter. In five years time I hope to be a household name...hope!"

Profile written: 2009

Elisha Goodall

Graduate - National Certificate in Radio (Foundation Skills) Level 3
Employed - The Radio Network

"My job is the best!" says Elisha Goodall of her new role at The Radio Network which she gained shortly after graduating from the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

"I wanted to do something challenging and enjoyable that would give me a deeper understanding of the radio industry. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's programme content also put huge emphasis on hands-on training in a real studio and because I'm a very active person, that was the icing on the cake for me."

The 18 year old relocated from Thames to Tauranga to hunt for professional development in an area that was fun, interactive and creative, and today she is glad she has discovered a direct route to her desired new vocation.

"The student life and activities on campus at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic were great, but the highlight of the programme for me was learning the importance of team work. If you don't do your job, you let the whole team down. This motivated me to work to the best of my ability during class. And it still does, now in the workplace."

Elisha is thankful to her tutors whose constructive criticism pushed her to the next level in every assignment and helped her develop the skills she needed to gain a job in the industry.

"I learnt many voice techniques which helped me with pronunciation and projection. That definitely helped me get into the industry. Today I am proud to work at Radio Network. I love getting out and about doing promotional work with the station’s Black Thunder mobile studio, and recording crosses. It is so much fun! I feel so lucky I get paid to do what I love!"