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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Higher Occupational Certificate: Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
122622	Higher Occupational Certificate: Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MICTSETA
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Higher Occupational Cert	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Communication Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	145	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered		EXCO 0426/24	2024-08-22	2029-08-22
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2030-08-22		2033-08-22

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 qualification replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
62069	National Certificate: Radio Production	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	159	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner.

The qualifications shall enable Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioners plan, create, develop, produce, present and avail radio and multimedia content, and oversee the technical and organisational aspects of production.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Develop content for radio and multimedia.

Produce live and pre-recorded radio and multimedia content.

Present live and pre-recorded content on radio and other media platforms.

Utilise radio and multimedia content production technology.

Supervise radio and multimedia content production, programmes, and technological processes.

Rationale:
The South-African broadcasting industry has seen a dramatic proliferation of multi-provincial commercial stations, public service radio broadcasts, regional community stations and a growing number of internet stations. The industry requires a qualification to develop practitioners that could address the unique preferences of the diverse South-African society. The qualification also needs to equip practitioners to address the blurred distinction between scheduled entertainment synonymous with traditional television and radio broadcasts and ondemand entertainment such as podcasts.

This qualification has been developed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively plan, produce, and deliver radio and multimedia content that meets the needs of audience while adhering to industry regulations and standards. The broadcasting industry serves all spheres of society through multi-provincial commercial stations, public service radio broadcasts, regional community stations and a growing number of internet stations. The industry is highly competitive, and broadcasters need to produce content that stands out to attract and retain audiences.

Advances in technology and changes in audience behaviour mean that broadcasters need to be innovative and adaptable to remain relevant. This qualification shall enable practitioners adapt to changes and deliver content that meets the needs of audience. It places specific emphasis on sensitivity and addressing the specific needs of the diverse South African society.

Society and the economy rely on ethical and legal information or content production that is mindful of the responsibility that goes with keeping society informed. Radio and multimedia content has the potential to influence public opinion.

The qualification equips learners with basic business principles for a formal and informal, entrepreneurial broadcasting career for sustainable broadcasting business for economic growth.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to Training
Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme.

Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors.

RPL for Exemption
For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded.

Entry Requirements:
An NQF Level 4 with Communication and Mathematical Literacy.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

Knowledge Modules

352105-001-00-KM-01, Radio and Multimedia Production Administration and Governance, Level 4, 8 Credits.

352105-001-00-KM-02, Radio and Multimedia Content Development Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 10 Credits.

352105-001-00-KM-03, Radio and Multimedia Content Production Principles and Equipment Functionality, Level 5, 10 Credits.

352105-001-00-KM-04, Radio and Multimedia Content Conceptualisation, Creation and Presenting, Level 5, 12 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 40

Practical Skill Modules

52105-001-00-PM-01, Conduct Radio and Multimedia Content Production Administration, Budget and Logistic Processes, Level 4, 5 Credits.

352105-001-00-PM-02, Supervise Business Processes of a Radio and Multimedia Production Business Entity, Level 5, 10 Credits.

352105-001-00-PM-03, Produce and Present Radio and Multimedia Content, Level 5, 15 Credits.

352105-001-00-PM-04, Develop Content for Radio and Multimedia, Level 5, 8 Credits.

352105-001-00-PM-05, Produce Live and Pre-Recorded Radio and Multimedia Content, Level 5, 12 Credits.

352105-001-00-P-M-06, Present Live and Pre-Recorded Content on Radio and other Media Platforms, Level 5, 15 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 65

Work Experience Modules

352105-001-00-WM-01, Processes for Conducting Media Content Administration and Logistic Co-ordination, Level 4, 6 Credits.

352105-001-00-WM-02, Processes for Supervising a Radio and Multimedia Production Business Entity, Level 5, 10 Credits.

352105-001-00-WM-03, Processes for Developing Content for Radio and Multimedia, Level 5, 12 Credits.

352105-001-00-WM-04, Processes for Presenting Prerecorded Content on Radio and Other Media Platforms, Level 5, 12 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 40

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Develop content for radio and multimedia production.
2. Produce live and pre-recorded radio and multimedia content.
3. Present live and pre-recorded content on radio and other media platforms.
4. Use technology to produce and present radio and multimedia content.
5. Apply business processes related to supervising radio and multimedia content production.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Develop content for radio and multimedia production.

Gather and select information from a range of sources for radio and multimedia content production using relevant research skills and techniques.> Conceptualise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate content to be developed for radio and multimedia production using relevant conceptualisation techniques.

Draft audience relevant content for a radio and multimedia production using innovative drafting, and formulation skills.

Evaluate and analyse radio and multimedia content to determine and inform supporting resources for the production.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
ELO 2: Produce live and pre-recorded radio and multimedia content.

Prepare production of live and pre-recorded content by applying appropriate preparation processes, procedures, operational principles, and considerations.

Record live and pre-recorded content by applying operating principles, procedures, processes and techniques of multimedia equipment, in combination with audience responsiveness considerations.

Edit and finalise production by applying technical understanding of quality productions, operational processes, procedures, and principles.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
ELO 3: Present live and pre-recorded content on radio and other media platforms.

Prepare live and pre-recorded presenting by applying an analysis of production scripts and target audience preferences.

Present live and pre-recorded content on radio and other multimedia platforms drawing on and apply standard methods, procedures, processes and operational principles or techniques that determine quality productions.

Accurately and coherently communicate information and content.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
ELO 4: Use technology to produce and present radio and multimedia content.

Setup and use audio recording equipment by applying appropriate principles and procedures.

Setup and use digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) by applying standard methods and techniques.

Setup and use multimedia production tools and equipment by applying relevant skills and knowledge.

Setup and use streaming technology by applying relevant skills and knowledge.

Use social media platforms by applying relevant skills and knowledge.

Setup and use podcast technology and equipment by applying relevant skills and knowledge.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
ELO 5: Apply business processes related to supervising radio and multimedia content production.

Apply key terms, rules, concepts, established principles, and theories applicable to radio and multimedia production.

Co-ordinate administrative, business processes and people interaction in support of radio and multimedia production processes.

Compile a project plan and schedule a radio and multimedia production environment by applying appropriate principles.

Monitor and oversee legal compliance and ethical conduct of radio and multimedia production processes by applying an understanding of the legal and regulatory universe pertaining to radio and multimedia content production.

Arrange logistics in support of radio and multimedia production by applying relevant logistic management principles.

Develop business processes related to sustainable radio and multimedia production drawing on a range of business management skills and principles.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment
The Skills Development Providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated External Summative Assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment
An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. Additional to the written assessment the learner must also submit a portfolio of evidence compiled of outcomes achieved in the workplace.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification was compared with the following international qualifications:

United Kingdom
Pearson presents the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production. The qualification provides learners with an opportunity to understand more about the scope of creative digital media production and develop knowledge about the creative media industries. The duration of the qualification is one-year full time study.

Entry requirements into the qualification is a UK grade 5 with English and is designed for school leavers (post-16) who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries.
The design of the qualification has a strong focus on applied learning that brings together knowledge and understanding with practical and technical skills. This is achieved through expecting learners to perform vocational tasks that encourage the development of appropriate vocational behaviours.

The qualification's baseline skills cover the following topics:

Media Representations.

Digital Media Skills.

Pre-Production Portfolio.

Responding to a Commission.

Nine optional topics are available, of which learners must do three. These options relate to the specific genres of content production. The optional topics are:

App Production.

Film Production - Fiction.

Radio Production - Fiction.

Website Production.

Digital Games Production.

Digital Magazine Production.

Advertising Production.

Factual Production.

Similarities
The core and some of the optional topics such as Radio Production are similar to the South African qualification. The duration and of the qualification and its strong focus on integration with the world of work is another aspect shared with the South African qualification.

Differences
Topics such as sound editing, scriptwriting and sound recording are not covered in the Foundational Diploma but offered as options in the next level qualification presented by the same provider.

Australia
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) preparing learners to be a radio presenter or podcasting producer with the skills to write, plan, record, produce and present audio content for radio and other digital platforms. The qualification is structured to assist learners to gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that prepares them for the world of work. The minimum duration is 24 months but depends on the electives selected by the learner. There are no entry requirements specified for the course, but a Certificate III in Screen and Media or equivalent industry experience is recommended. The qualification also covers 134 optional Speciality Units such as conducting interviews, compiling audio material for broadcast, writing the narration and broadcasting content, refining audio assets, reproducing sound for postproduction and content writing.

Similarities
This list of topics is similar to the content of the newly developed South African qualification for Radio and Multimedia Content Producers. Both qualifications have a strong focus on preparing learning for the world of work.

Differences
The course has four core units which covers content also included in the South African qualification such as health and safety practices. These core units are generic and do not form the core of the South African qualification. In addition, the learner has a choice of 134 Speciality Units of which 9 must be completed. This gives learners the ability to focus on their interest, rather than cover aspects of radio and media production that might not interest them.

Conclusion
The Higher Occupational Certificate: Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner's topics and focus on work integration compares favourably with the two international qualifications used for the comparability study, provided that the electives or options related to radio and multimedia content development are selected.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.

Horizontal Articulation:

Higher Occupational Certificate: Advertiser, NQF Level 5.

Higher Certificate in Communication Practices, NQF Level 5.

Vertical Articulation:

Advanced Occupational Certificate: Media/Programme Content Production Manager, NQF Level 6.

Diagonal Articulation:

Diploma in Radio and Television Production, NQF Level 6.

NOTES

Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.

Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
None.

Criteria for the accreditation of providers:
Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres, will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below.

The curriculum title and code: Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner: 352105-001-00-00.

Encompassed Trade:
None.

Assessment Quality Partner (AQP):
MICTSETA.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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