The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is offering its highly successful diploma in radio studio production again this October at its media centre in Gort. The City & Guilds diploma is a 40 week course which aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the radio industry either at home or abroad. The course is due to commence on October 20 next. It stands out among other courses in that participants are trained for industry, by industry professionals. Anyone interested should register for the course at the local employment services or Intreo office. Training allowances are available to eligible students.
Students of the radio studio diploma learn about all aspects of the radio industry using state of the art studio and audio editing equipment and software. The course covers all of the essential skills and knowledge requirements to work in radio as a presenter, producer, journalist, or programme maker. The GRETB Media Centre also facilitates the setting up of online student radio whereby students on the course can broadcast to the world on a regular basis.
Students spend a total of four weeks on work placement as part of the course. Past students have secured placements in national, local, and community radio stations across the country including Newstalk, 98Fm, Midwest Radio, Galway Bay FM, Radio Kerry, Claremorris Community Radio, Clare FM, Ros FM, Castlebar Community Radio, and Midlands 103.
Contact [email protected] or your local Employment Services/Intreo office for further course information.
