Radio Broadcasting - Introduction
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
8 weeks
Entry Requirements
Minimum Minimum
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award is essential.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• Demonstrable interest in creative content production for audio, radio or podcast channels through previous experience or hobby.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational/problem solving skills.
• Some previous industry experience is desirable.
• Full Driving licence is desirable.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
Graduates who successfully complete this course may apply for entry to the Digital Content Production courses or progress into self-employment or employment.
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
There are no fees payable on this course. All materials and books are provided.
Learner payments may be available to some applicants.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
** Employment Focused Course
This course is for those considering progression to the Digital Journalism & Radio Broadcasting course.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
• Explore if audio, radio and podcasting is for you.
• Project-led training experience.
• Learn from experienced radio producers.
• Develop your creative portfolio.
• Delivered in partnership with an award winning broadcast radio station.
• Progression opportunities.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
• Media Analysis (5N1298)
• Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
• Sound Engineering and Production (5N1900)
• Media Analysis (5N1298)
• Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
• Sound Engineering and Production (5N1900)
What's the certification?
• Media Analysis (5N1298)
• Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
• Sound Engineering and Production (5N1900)
EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED
If getting a job is your priority, browse our employment focused courses. These courses help build job ready skills to increase your chances of finding work. Qualifications are offered at QQI Level 5 and Level 6 but also a range of professional and industry-led certifications. They have this symbol E in the course header (in College prospectus).
Contact the Kerry College Admissions Office on 066 714 9696 or info@kerrycollege.ie