"We are Community Builders, Part of The Fabric": A Review of Community Radio

This Scottish Government report provides an overview of community radio in the UK and abroad. It also outlines findings from research into community radio provision in Scotland specifically.


9 APPENDIX THREE - TRAINING RECEIVED BY VOLUNTEERS

Broad category of training Specific training received
General Station's ethos
Volunteer rules
Induction
Computing Computing skills
Using editing software
Music editing software
Adobe
Equipment and technical Operating broadcasting equipment/studio skills
Using the mixing desk
Using the sound desk (i.e. Synergy system)
Health and safety and protecting vulnerable groups
Setting up outside broadcast equipment
Uploading CDs
Technical training on the systems used
Maintenance of studio desks
Station playout system
Recording and editing Show production training
Recording process (inc pre-recording, mobile/outdoor recording)
Editing audio programmes (i.e. Audacity)
Pre-broadcast skills Broadcast/radio guidelines and laws (i.e. Ofcom rules)
Radio toolkit (developed by Radio Regen - Manchester)
Research
How to interact with and serve the community and broadcast information relevant to them
Film magazine and radio
Script writing
How to plan a show
Show management
Broadcast skills Interview skills (i.e. for outside)
Speaking and communication guidance
Broadcasting techniques (inc. live outside broadcasting)
How to do a programme from start to finish Beginners,
intermediate and advanced presentation skills
Broadcast good practice

* 'Specific training received' is presented in respondents own words

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