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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Write radio scripts |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117564 | Write radio scripts | |||
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 | 8 |
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 competently and confidently write creative radio scripts.
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 |
The range of this Unit Standard is reflected in the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria of the Unit Standard. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Structure scripts for radio. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Script is structured to meet format requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Script is designed in a way that the duration is appropriate for time available. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Script is structured to meet given style guide requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Templates are used optimally, to meet operational guidelines. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Potential content sources are identified to be appropriate for the purpose of specific scripts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Structure is evaluated based on specified criteria. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Format language and grammar for radio scripts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Scripts are analysed and functions/purpose are accurately described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Language and grammar is formatted to meet requirements of identified purposes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Language and grammar is styled to meet requirements of given formats. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Language and grammar is used in way that meet the requirements of given styles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Language and grammar is used correctly in that specified conventions are adhered to. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Language and grammar is used which are appropriate for specified station styles. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Develop content for radio scripts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Content is developed in a volume/amount that meets specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Content is evaluated based on specified criteria. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Scripts are contextualised with other contributions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Additional content is identified and considered for inclusion against specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Present content of scripts for radio. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Presentation of content is justified in terms of audience understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Content is presented that meets given style and format requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Feedback is sought and recommendations reflected on, in a constructive manner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Feedback is noted in an appropriate format, if relevant. |
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 script content is evaluated based on specified criteria. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when feedback is sought and recommendations reflected on, in a constructive manner. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when additional content is identified and considered for inclusion against specified requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when formatting script language and grammar. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when feedback is sought and recommendations reflected on, in a constructive manner. |
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 language and grammar is used correctly in that specified conventions are adhered to. |
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 | 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 | 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 |
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. | Clean Heat Academy |
3. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
4. | Fourways Private College |
5. | Frayintermedia Cc |
6. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
7. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
8. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
9. | Media Connection |
10. | Radio Active Productions Publi |
11. | Radio Zibonele NPC |
12. | Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd |
13. | 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. |