Training

Broadcast information Sessions and Panel Training at 4EB in 2012

Broadcast Information/Radio 4EB induction sessions will be held monthly in 2012 to assist all language groups following a request for more regular information sessions to be held. This will also speed up the process of introducing new people to broadcast groups and programs.

The information session will be held on a Tuesday night at the beginning of each month from 6pm - 7.30pm and will include a short questionnaire at the end. This will indicate an understanding of the basic regulations of community broadcasting, workplace health and safety, broadcast requirements, code of practice for community broadcasters, CBF compliance, sponsorship requirements, defamation and 4EB By-laws.

Please Note: All 4EB Broadcasters are required to hold a current broadcasting licence to be involved in on-air programs.

It is a rquirement that you are a financial member to attend this broadcast information session so you can be involved in 4EB Programs. All applications will need approval by the language group convenor prior to the broadcast session. On receipt of your application the office will be able to arrange broadcast training approval.

Panel Training

Radio Panel training courses will be available to all Radio 4EB members in 2012. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your own language group or one of our many youth groups on the air through the week.

Being able to operate a radio panel is a skill in broadcasting. It could be a pathway that leads to a new career in the media industry.

Radio 4EB conducts Radio Panel courses every 8 weeks on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. All applicants must hold a current broadcaster's licence and be a financial member of 4EB.

All applications will need approval by the language group convenor prior to attending the panel training course.

This hands on practical course has a limited number of 12 places available with all panel trainees expected to complete 6 hours of studio practice before being able to sit for their practical and written test normally in week 7.

The Next Broadcast Information / 4EB induction sessions

will be held on

Tuesday night 7 February from 6.00pm - 7.30pm

If interested you need to become a financial member and then fill out an application form available from this page. Language group convenor approval is needed for all training.

Panel Training Classes in 2012

Radio Panel Training Course.

The next Panel Training course will commence on Saturday 17 March 2012 from 10am - 12noon.

 The next Monday Night Panel Training course will commence on 19 March 2012 from 6pm - 8.00pm

Applications are now being accepted for both training courses.

Please Note: All 4EB Panel applicants must hold a current broadcasting licence to be involved in panel Training and future on-air programs.

Applications for radio training are welcome at any time and can be downloaded from the link below or picked up from the office at 4EB.

Radio training at 4EB is free providing you are a financial member and willing to contribute to a language group.

Jeff Milne is your accredited training instructor.
email: info@4eb.org.au.

2011 Radio Training Group

Producing and broadcasting a programme for radio can be fun and exciting. Whether as a hobby or as a stepping stone to a career in broadcasting. Producing your own radio program requires patience, dedication and confidence. These skills don't come naturally, they are the result of hours of practice, and above all training.

Seven week courses are conducted at Radio 4EB for members wishing to learn the correct use of the panel. 4EB Accredited trainer  Jeff Milne who has over 25 years in commercial radio and 5 years in community radio has the experience to guide you through the latest panel training techniques used by professional broadcasters.

If this sounds like you, become a member and enrol for the 4EB panel operator course today.

Week 1 Introduction to Studio Broadcast Equipment: Brief training notes will be provided. Learn about the '3 Studio priorities', Setting microphone levels, Cuing CD's, records and mini disks: A guided tour of the panel reveals what the buttons and faders do. You'll learn about radio terms like Auditioning Audio, Pre –Setting Levels, Hot-Mixing, Cold-Mixing, Production Fades and De-selecting.

Week 2 Learn about the studio computer programs, Audacity and the Studio Playout program, Mairlist. The trainer repeats instructions from week 2.  Practice time using running sheets, the equipment and the panel.

Week 3 Learn about the studio Take-Over Procedure, the 3 minute – 1 minute rule for changing studios and recording onto the computer program Audacity. By now you will be familiar with the panel and basics of cueing items to go to air.  The trainer repeats instructions From weeks 2 & 3. Short practice session.

Week 4 Practice session 1. Organizing a running sheet. Putting it all together in the training studio and recording your program using Audacity. This week we also focus on Guest Management at 4EB.

Week 5 Practice session 2. Student practice session. This week we focus on recording and editing interviews using Audactity.

Weeks 6 Student Practice session for your practical panel test. You must have completed between 6 and 8 hours of practice in Studio 3.

week 7 If ready students may sit for their practical and written test and obtain a panel licence to begin conducting programs on Radio 4EB.

All students taking part in the radio training courses are encouraged to book the training studio to practice their panelling skills weekly from week 1 onwards. You will need at least 8 hours of studio practice to feel confident  and competent in panel skills.

Training Classes are held on Monday nights from 5.45pm to 8pm sharp.
Saturday morning from 9.45am to 12Noon sharp.

Bookings essential. email: info@4eb.org.au.

Application Forms for Radio Training and Course information are available right here: