1. The name of the suite was debated and experts agreed to keep the name as Radio and Audio Content Creation. Do you agree?

Yes

No

 

2. The key purpose of this NOS suite has been changed from

Create, manage and broadcast radio and audio content

to

Create, manage and distribute radio and audio content through linear or digital platforms

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 

3. The following standard was recommended for removal as the content is covered again in SKSRAC3, SKSRAC4, SKSRAC5 and also in some of the Creative Media Generic Skills NOS covering generic development and self-management skills.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

4. During the workshops experts requested the addition of aspects of social media in the below standard.

SKSRAC5 Originate and develop ideas for radio and audio content

Do you agree?

Yes

No

5. SKSRAC11 title changed from

Write text-based material for multi-platform use to support, supplement and promote radio and audio

to

Create written material for multi-platform use to support, supplement and promote radio and audio

Do you agree?

Yes

No

6. The following performance criteria statement is currently listed in standard SKSRAC12 Manage audio material across different applications, platforms and media.

match interfaces between source and destination in level, impedance, polarity and format, and confirm that they have any required synchronism

Are these are still accurate?

Yes

No

6a. If answering No, not please suggest removal or wording for a rewrite.

7. The following knowledge statements are currently listed in standard SKSRAC12 Manage audio material across different applications, platforms and media.

the operating characteristics of portable digital recorders

Are these are still accurate?

Yes

No

7a. If answering No, not please suggest removal or wording for a rewrite.

8. It was confirmed during the industry workshops that the standard SKSRAC13 Operate a radio and audio studio should be kept as the function is still valid, however, some of the terminology within the Standard may no longer apply so please check and comment.

9. Standard SKSRAC14 Record audio has the below performance criteria listed.

record audio on to the appropriate medium and format

Is this part of the performance criteria still valid?

Yes

No

10. Standard SKSRAC14 Record audio has the below knowledge statements listed.

    • the operating characteristics of portable digital recorders and studio recording equipment and the limitations of the equipment at your disposal
    • the difference between automatic and manual level control and their implications in different situations

Is the terminology used still valid?

Yes

No

11. Standard SKSRAC15 Record audio has the below performance criteria listed.

ensure the clips and structure either reflect the key content of an interview without altering its meaning or preserve the integrity of an original musical performance

Does this work for different types of content? Answer No if it should be removed.

Yes

No

12. Standard SKSRAC14 Record audio has the below knowledge statements listed.

  • the basic theories of file based, cut and paste audio editing and of timeline based, multi-track audio editing
  • the key differences between destructive and non-destructive audio editing

Is the terminology used still valid?

Yes

No

 

13. SKSRAC28 the title changed from

Use and develop the voice for radio and audio presentation

to

Use and develop the voice for radio and audio presentation or narration

Do you agree?

Yes

No

14. SKSRAC29 the title changed from

Present a radio or audio programme or podcast

to

Present a radio or audio production

Do you agree?

Yes

No

15. Experts recommended that the below listed two standards are combined to create a new standard Comply with legislation, codes of conduct and regulations when working in radio and audio. This now covers aspects of Compliance with Legislation, Regulation & Ethics and Industry standards functions.

  • SKSRAC31 Comply with UK legal requirements when working in radio and audio content creation
  • SKSRAC32 Comply with codes of conduct and standards when working in radio and audio

Do you agree with the merger?

Yes

No

16. Experts recommended that the below listed three standards should be sufficient to cover all aspects of Compliance with Legislation, Regulation & Ethics and Industry standards functions.

  • SKSRACNEW Comply with legislation, codes of conduct and regulations when working in radio and audio
  • SKSRAC34 Co-ordinate production paperwork for radio and audio
  • SKSJS3 Comply with UK legal requirements when working in journalism (imported NOS)

Do you agree?

Yes

No

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You can now review each of the standards by clicking on the name.

For all the standards you can use the buttons at the top of the page to say whether overall you are happy or not with that content.

Standards with a title followed by an * are imported from other suites of standards and are not under review.

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National Occupational Standards for Radio and Audio Content Creation

Key area   Functions   Current NOS title
Working in the radio and audio content industr y   Compliance with Legislation, Regulation & Ethics and Industry standards   SKSRACNEW Comply with legislation, and regulations when working in radio and audio
    SKSJ3 Comply with UK legal requirements when working in journalism *
    SKSRAC34 Co-ordinate production paperwork for radio and audio
       
  Analysis & Research   SKSRAC3 Use audience research for radio and audio
    SKSRAC6 Undertake research for radio and audio content
       
  Idea creation   SKSRAC4 Contribute ideas to the creative process in radio and audio
    SKSRAC5 Originate and develop ideas for radio and audio content
    SKSRAC7 Work to a brief for radio and audio content
    SKSRAC8 Pitch ideas for radio and audio content
       
  Content evaluation   SKSRAC9 Evaluate ideas for radio and audio content
    SKSRAC27 Evaluate the success of radio and audio productions
         
Create audio content   Writing and Scripting   SKSRAC10 Write scripts for radio and audio
    SKSRAC11 Create written material for multi-platform use to support and promote radio and audio
       
  Audio content production   SKSRAC19 Select and monitor others to create content for radio and audio
    SKSRAC21 Produce speech content for radio and audio
    SKSRAC22 Produce music for radio and audio
       
  Sound design and effects   SKSPP14 Provide sound spot effects and atmosphere *
       
  Visual content creation   SKSRAC33 Create visual content for use in radio and audio
    SKSRAC23 Create multimedia content for radio and audio
         
Manage audio content across platforms   Managing audio content – post/editing, compliance and archiving of content   SKSRAC12 Manage audio material using different applications, platforms and media
    SKSRAC13 Operate a radio and audio studio
    SKSRAC14 Record audio
    SKSRAC15 Edit and mix audio content
       
  Promoting audio content   SKSRAC26 Produce station branding, radio and audio trails and commercials
       
  Distributing or broadcast radio or audio content   SKSBE14 Operate media, broadcast, and transmission service*
    SKSBE12 Advise on technical issues with broadcast and media systems, software, or equipment*
    SKSBE11 Resolve problems with broadcast and media systems, software, or equipment*
         
Work with presenters and contributors   Radio and audio production   SKSRAC16 Select and direct radio and audio presenters, performers and voice over artists
    SKSRAC17 Select and direct performing musicians for radio and audio
    SKSRAC18 Select and brief radio and audio contributors
    SKSRAC24 Produce live radio or audio
    SKSRAC25 Produce radio and audio outside broadcasts
         
Radio and Audio Techniques   Radio and audio presentation   SKSRAC28 Use and develop the voice for radio and audio presentation or narration
    SKSRAC29 Present a radio or audio production
       
  Interviewing skills for radio and audio   SKSRAC30 Identify, prepare and interview for radio and audio productions
         
Creative Generic Skills   Managing own work area and development   SKSGS1 Manage and market your services as a freelancer in the creative industries *
    SKSGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries *
    SKSGS12 Develop and use professional networks in the creative industries *
       
  Working with others   SKSGS8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries *
    SKSGS9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries *
    SKSGS10 Work effectively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries *
    SKSGS11 Work effectively with clients or customers in the creative industries *
       
  Asset and data management   SKSGS15 Organise, store and retrieve assets, data and information in the creative industries *
       
  Health & safety   PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety *
    PROHSS6 Conduct health and safety risk assessments of a workplace *
    PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operations *