Training

Course Dates For Training

The next round of radio training courses for members of 4EB will be in August for Broadcasters and Panel Operators. Each course only has a limited number of places available and applications are now being accepted.

The next Saturday Morning Radio Training course will begin on 31 July 2010. Course full.

Applications for the next Saturday Course to begin on 25 September are now being accepted. 

The next Monday Night Radio Training course will begin on 23 August 2010.  Applications still being accepted. 

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

Please note, you must first be a financial member and all applications need to be approved by the group convenor before you will be accepted into the course.
Jeff Milne is your accredited training instructor.
email: info@4eb.org.au.

The course for the Panel Operators Licence is an in-house training
program that all broadcasters at 4EB FM must hold.

May 2010 Radio Training Group

Broadcaster's Licence

Attendance is required for week 1only of the Panel Operator's course.

Panel Operator's Licence

Radio 4EB FM 98.1 offers an (8) eight week Panel Operators course.

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, making your own programme requires patience, dedication and confidence. These skills don't come naturally, they are the result of hours of practice, and above all training.

Eight-week courses are conducted at Radio 4EB for members wishing to learn the correct use of the panel. Mr Jeff Milne instructs techniques used by professional broadcasters around the world. They represent a methodical process that eliminates common operational errors such as wrong sounds sources, poor levels, unwanted clunking noises, feed back and long pauses. Essential aspects of 4EB FM by-laws are taught as well as A.C.M.A regulated broadcasting laws, standards, copyright and sponsorship. In short they put you in control of the panel and yourself.

If you wish to undertake this course you will need to register in advance at the 4EB FM office. Please note that you must be a member of 4EB FM or the holder of a receipt of payment of membership to qualify for this free course. Below is a description of the two-hour modules that make up the full course, run over eight weeks.

Put yourself in the driver's seat. Become a member and enrol for the 4EB panel operator course today.

Week 1 Introduction to radio: Training notes should be retained and studied. You’ll learn about 4EB, the community radio code of conduct and 4EB by-laws, ACMA requirements, copyright, what's defamation all about, broadcast laws, sponsorship rules as well as other rules of radio.  There's also a tour of the 4EB studios and plenty of time for questions.

Week 2 Learn about the 3 Studio priorities, Setting microphone levels, Cuing CD's, records and mini disks: Retain training notes for study. A guided tour of the panel reveals what the buttons and faders do. You'll learn the radio terms like Auditioning Audio, Pre –Setting Levels, Hot-Mixing, Cold-Mixing, Production Fades and De-selecting.

Week 3 Learn about the computer programs, Audacity, CDex and the Studio Playout program, Mairlist. Retain training notes for study. The trainer repeats instructions from week 2.  Practice time using the equipment and the panel.

Week 4 Learn about the Take-Over Procedure and the 3 minute – 1 minute rule. Also recording onto mini disc and computer. Retain notes for study.  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. 

Week 5 Practice session 1. Organizing a running sheet. Putting it all together in the training studio and recording your program using Audacity.

Week 6 Practice session 2. Guest management, Recording and editing interviews. Retain all training notes for study. student Practice session

Weeks 7 & 8
Student Practice sessions and a practical test for Panel Certificate if ready

All students taking part in the radio training courses are encouraged to book the training studio to practice their panelling skills weekly from week 2 onwards.

This training courses require approval by the Convenor of each Programming Group and are available FREE to all financial members of 4EB FM. Please enquire and book with our office at 140 Main Street, Kangaroo Point or telephone (07) 3240 8600 during office hours fax (07) 3240 8633 or please e-mail us: email: info@4eb.org.au.

From time to time 4EB will offer special training in other areas. This training will be publicised when it is made available.

Michael Putland - Panel 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 here: