Frequently Asked Questions
• What was the AERTP model of training?
• How does the NEMBC support training?
• Do I have to be an ethnic radio broadcaster to undertake this training program?
• Do I need to be a broadcaster in a radio station to participate?
• What qualifications can I get?
Why do I need a qualification anyway?
• What if I already have skills in broadcasting?
What was the AERTP model of training?
AERTP training was based on the Film, Television, Radio and Multimedia training package: the set of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications for recognising and assessing people's skills in these industries. The training package described national competency standards, which set out the skills and knowledge you need for radio broadcasting.
The radio industry has decided which combinations of competency standards make up a qualification. You can get a Certificate II, III or IV in Broadcasting (radio).
How does the NEMBC support training?
The NEMBC is aware that many of its members regard training as the lifeblood of the sector. The NEMBC strongly supports this view and continues to lobby government for support in this area. Members at the 2006 Annual General Meeting passed a resolution that sought to have the NEMBC pursue the possibility of reestablishing the RTO status of the organisation. This is a long-term project that cannot be realised until we are clear about future government funding.
The NEMBC is a member of the National Training Consultative Group (NTCG) and the Training Grants Advisory Committee (TGAC), and is committed to raising funds to ensure that the ethnic broadcasting sector is supplied with trainers who have received training appropriate to the needs of the sector. The 2007-2008 funding bid to the federal government includes a component for such training.
Do I have to be an ethnic radio broadcaster to undertake this training program?
No. You simply need to be interested in furthering your skills and knowledge in broadcasting. AERTP has trained broadcasters from all over Australia from all sorts of backgrounds, interests and experience (over 3500 of them at last count).
Do I need to be a broadcaster in a radio station to participate?
No. You can learn radio skills in a variety of settings. Your training might be in an educational institution such as an Institute of TAFE, a community-based or private training organisation. You can even learn in your own time and own place by using the support materials on this website.
What qualifications can I get?
Certificate II, III or IV in Broadcasting (Radio).
Why do I need a qualification anyway?
Radio is a specialist field with a specific set of skills (general benefits of formal recognition). Your qualification will be nationally recognised: your skills can be recognised in other states or territories of Australia.
What if I already have skills in broadcasting?
You can get formal recognition of the skills and knowledge you already have in broadcasting, regardless of where you gained those skills - in a course, on-the-job or simply through practical experience. To get Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), your skills just need to be assessed. You might be eligible for a qualification without having to do further training.
