Training

Course dates for Training

The next Monday night radio training course will begin in May..

The next Saturday course will begin mid April.

Applications for radio training are welcome at any time and application forms 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 can 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.

6 weeks Panel Operators Licence
Radio 4EB FM 98.1 offers a (6) six 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.

Six-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 six two-hour modules that make up the full course, run over six weeks. Members should know that it is essential to practice after each training session. You will need to book studio three for this purpose.

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

Module 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, broadcast laws and sponsorship rules.  You’ll watch a short DVD and discover the FIVE P’s and other RULES of radio.

Module 2 Learn about the 3 Studio priorities, Setting microphone levels, Cue a record and mini-disc: 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 material, Pre –Setting Levels, Hot-Mixing, Cold-Mixing, Production Fades and De-selecting.

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

Module 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 of  Module-3. 

Module 5 Practice session 1. Organizing a running sheet. Putting it all together using Audacity and Mairlist programs in Studio 3.

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

This training courses 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.
Also from time to time 4EB will offer training in other areas. This training will be publicised when it is made available.

Classes are held on Monday nights from 6pm to 8pm sharp.
Saturday morning from 10am to 12NOON sharp.
Bookings essential. email: info@4eb.org.au.

Enrollment forms and Course Requirements are available here: