The aim is to ensure that work placement is an optimum training opportunity. Broadcast Covers the basic techniques of radio news gathering, writing, subbing, interviewing and voicing. Students are expected to become competent in basic recording and editing skills, bulletin preparation and on-air work. All students are prepared for the Radio New Zealand voice test. There are opportunities for work placement in the August vacation and at other times suitable to the newsrooms concerned.
Placement is based on the same criteria as print.
Teeline Fast, accurate note-taking is an essential skill. Thus, Teeline is a mandatory component of the course. All students are expected to attain the industry standard of 80wpm, but a speed of 100wpm is considered the desirable minimum. Students who have not reached 60wpm by early August will not be assigned work placement in August. In 1998 the final mark was based on portfolio assessment taking into account the quantity and quality of all work produced for publication and broadcast during the year.