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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Produce studio recorded programmes |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117559 | Produce studio recorded programmes | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Audio-visual Media Production | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language | Communication Studies | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 15 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The purpose of the learning is to enable qualified learners to produce studio recorded programs. The production of radio programs must necessarily suit the target audience and radio station's genre. Qualified learners are thus able to select the content to suit that audience, and to co-ordinate the production.
The standard will aid industry in selecting competencies relevant to their requirements. Credited learners are able to increase their earning capacity, thereby contributing towards the upliftment of their communities. Credited learners are capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credits and level assigned to this unit standard is based on the assumption that learners have already attained the following competencies:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Programmes include features, promotions, commercials and public service announcements. The range of this Unit Standard is further reflected in the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria of the Unit Standard. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Select content for a radio program. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Sources are selected which are relevant for specific purposes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Sources can include talent, materials, scripts, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Sources are selected which meet specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Sources are identified which are appropriate for production requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Sources are evaluated based on specified quality criteria and station format requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Content is gathered from sources and meet specified production requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Content is evaluated based on production requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Content selected meets specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Content selected is relevant for specific purposes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Interpret specifications for radio programs. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Specifications are limited to radio program-specific parameters such as budget. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Specifications are interpreted against given criteria for interpretation output. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Specifications are interpreted whilst station format requirements are adhered to. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Requirements are assessed, accurately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Requirements include resources, logistics, time, technical, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Requirements are identified which are in line with given specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Requirements are assessed for feasibility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Changes to are made to specifications based on value added to programs. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Formulate story line structures and sequences for a radio program. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Elements are sequenced resulting in specified effects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Elements are sequenced in a way that enhances the story line of programmes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Creative licence is used to enhance programs if appropriate and within the limitations of given specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Story line structures and sequences are evaluated based on specified quality criteria and station format requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Assemble elements for a radio program. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Program is assembled in way that the duration meets specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Editing software is used to accomplish effective assembly in terms of content and context requirements and purpose. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Creative licence is used to enhance programs if appropriate and within the limitations of the brief. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Edits are performed which are technically correct. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Elements are assembled in a way that the essence of messages is retained without repetition. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
All superfluous information and errors are removed optimising the final product. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Final mixes are performed so that the final product is without technical abnormalities and meet agreed broadcasting requirements and standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Program is evaluated based on specified quality criteria and station format requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Co-ordinate activities to produce a radio production. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Broadcast is delivered according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Logistics are arranged in a manner that ensure efficient use of resources without compromising quality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Required resources is checked for availability to optimise the production efficiency and effectiveness. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Preparation is done which ensures effective use of resources. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Production and preparation is performed within time constraints. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Credited learners understand and can explain:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when formulating story line structures and sequences. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when co-ordinating production activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when selecting program content. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when selecting program content. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when resources are checked for availability to optimise the production efficiency and effectiveness. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others editing software is used to accomplish effective assembly in terms of content and context requirements and purpose. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when co-ordinating activities to produce a radio production. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
N/A |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 49125 | National Certificate: Radio Production | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-12-02 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 62069 | National Certificate: Radio Production | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 58820 | National Certificate: Advertising | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd |
2. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
3. | Clean Heat Academy |
4. | College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd |
5. | Digital School of Marketing (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Eshybrand Pty Ltd |
7. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
8. | Fourways Private College |
9. | Frayintermedia Cc |
10. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
11. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
12. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
13. | Media Connection |
14. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
15. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
16. | Radio Active Productions Publi |
17. | Radio Zibonele NPC |
18. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
19. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
20. | Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd |
21. | Training B2B CC |
22. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |