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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Manage radio station music databases 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117542  Manage radio station music databases 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Audio-visual Media Production 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 that learners are able to manage a radio station's database. The maintenance and constant and consistent updating of databases significantly contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of a radio station. In order to compile databases categories and genres of music need to be clearly defined.

The standard will contribute to the industry in general by providing a pool of competence crucial to both the survival radio stations and improvement of the overall quality of management within radio stations. Qualified learners are able to increase their earning capacity, thereby contributing towards the upliftment of the communities in which they live.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Compiling play lists for radio stations.
  • Maintaining categories of music.
  • Recording music onto audio database.
  • Maintaining music databases for radio stations. 
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    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:
  • Language and communication: NQF 4.
  • Computer literacy (word processing and spreadsheets end use) at NQF Level 3.
  • Writing business reports at NQF Level 4.
  • Time management at NQF Level 4. 
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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 
    Compile play lists for radio stations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Additions and deletions from the play lists are planned in advance, according to station music policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Songs rested are re-assessed and a list as to what can go back on the play lists and what is never going to be re-added is decided on. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Music is rotated according to station music policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Audience appeal is assessed objectively, with regard to play lists. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Maintain categories of music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Lists of play list additions are loaded on the music scheduler and the play-out system, in pre-determined categories. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Lists of play lists tracks are moved from existing category to another category, when necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Lists of play list tracks are identified for deletion when appropriate and are moved from the existing category to the 'rest' category. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Lists of play list tracks are identified for permanent deletion when appropriate and are deleted from Music Scheduler and Play-out system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Category reconciliation is done weekly and reflects that music in these categories are rotating correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A 'to go' or 'to add' list in categories is compiled in consultation with management. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record music onto audio database. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Available identification numbers are gathered from the music compiler without duplicating existing identification numbers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All necessary textual information is captured correctly for reports to ICASA, SAMRO or for the DJ's. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All songs selected for play lists scheduling are checked for availability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    If songs are captured on a music scheduler, they are recorded immediately on the play-out systems avoiding "no audios". 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Intros, hooks and other auxiliary marks are added immediately after recording. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain music databases for a radio station. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reconciliation reports are run regularly according to the music policy before generation of a fresh schedule. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A list of reconciliation deficiencies is made and corrective measures taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Projected turnover versus actual turnover are checked to ensure the effectiveness of the music scheduling system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All the necessary song information is in the Music Scheduler database and are correctly filled in. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This information will include all text and coding devices.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Play lists are free of any audio irregularities, song duplicates and complies with local content requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Data back-ups are made in accordance with music policy. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • Database management.
  • Genres in music.
  • Specified Procedures relevant to broadcasting.
  • Time management for broadcasting. 
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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 reconciliation reports are run according to the music policy before generation of a fresh schedule. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when list in categories is compiled in consultation with management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when maintaining categories of music. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when recording music onto audio database. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when compiling categories in consultation with management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when recording music onto audio database. 

    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 lists of play list tracks are identified for deletion when appropriate and are moved from the existing category to the 'rest' category. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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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
    Elective  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  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: 
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