Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine content for playlists

1.1 Identify requirements for music and other content from relevant production sources

1.2 Assess features of station’s scheduling software to ensure production requirements can be met

1.3 Select music that matches station aims, policies and codes of practice, and review music selections and styles to ensure they reflect audience research and preferences

1.4 Use scheduling software to assemble overall playlist and rotation frequencies that meet station requirements 

1.5 Incorporate commercial and/or sponsorship schedules and slots into schedule as required

1.6 Check playlists for completeness and confirm with relevant production personnel that playlists meet overall production requirements and daily time requirements

2. Monitor and manage playlists

2.1 Confirm availability of music content supplies and organise appropriate copyright clearances and royalty fees where applicable and in line with station procedures

2.2 Confirm music selections meet requirements for station format, standards and durations

2.3 Check rotation contains music selections and styles identified in market research where relevant

2.4 Monitor and update playlists and rotations to meet changes in station policies

2.5 Review current research data and introduce new music selections and styles to reflect changes in audience attitudes or perceived trends

3. Coordinate and manage availability of music

3.1 Calculate costs of content and compare them with available budgets, where relevant

3.2 Identify cost over-runs and take action to remedy by conferring with relevant production personnel

3.3 Confirm scheduled music is available in appropriate formats and meets technical standards and quality requirements

3.4 Prepare and complete necessary documentation to record full details of music content in schedules

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

2.3, 2.5

• Locates key information to ensure currency and effectiveness of playlist content

Reading

1.3, 1.6, 2.5

• Reads information of relevance in documentation to determine and plan playlist content
• Interprets sometimes complex information in market research, station policies and codes of practice, and copyright, royalty and legal information to confirm music selection

Writing

2.4, 3.4

• Records detailed scheduling information using clear, specific and industry-related language, formats and conventions
• Accurately, legibly and concisely records information relating to clearances obtained to use music

Oral Communication

1.6, 3.2

• Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas regarding production requirements, using appropriate, industry-specific and clear language
• Uses listening and questioning skills to discuss issues and solutions with key others and to confirm understanding

Numeracy

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2

• Calculates with whole numbers and routine fractions, decimals or percentages to produce music selections and playlists that suit allowable fees, scheduled durations, and production time requirements
• Calculates content costs, compares information with available budget, and identifies cost over runs

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 2.4

• Meets expectations associated with own role in compliance with organisational policies and codes of practice

Interact with others

1.6, 3.2

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices in discussions about playlist management with others

Get the work done

1.2-1.6, 2.1-2.5, 3.3

• Plans, organises and completes tasks in a logical sequence to schedule music that suits audience preferences and meets station requirements
• Makes routine administrative and technical decisions about playlist content and management
• Monitors data and enterprise policy to identify trends and implements changes to playlists
• Uses digital tools, software and systems to determine an appropriate mix and sequencing of music selections

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPPM405 Schedule radio playlists

CUFPPM402A Schedule radio playlists

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.