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Made For Birmingham

Switch Radio presents Funding Matters

Radio BroadcastTraining

Winner 2016

Contact DetailsMarika Beckford

Partnership & Funding Officer

E: [email protected]

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ENGAGE EDUCATE EMPOWER

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ABOUTSwitch Radio is an award winning, non profit community radio station,

based in North East Birmingham, broadcasting on 107.5 FM and DAB

digital radio across the West Midlands and wider.

We operate with a social mission to engage, educate and empower

communities across Birmingham, delivering accredited broadcast media

training courses, workshops and volunteer initiatives.

The station began life under its previous name, Vale FM, when it was

formed by residents from the Castle Vale estate in North East

Birmingham in 1995 and transformed to a non profit organisation

launching as Switch Radio 107.5 in April 2010.

UK Community Radio Awards2016

The heartbeat of the

radio station are the

volunteers, who operate

the running of the

station, dedicated and

committed to delivering

quality broadcast

media.

Switch Radio are a

hosting station for

DAB digital radio and

provide licensing and

broadcasting signals

for external radio

stations, under the

DAB hosting initiative.

Best Male PresenterBen Ellis

Young Presenter of the Year Terri Anne Coope

Gold AwardSwitch Radio

Digital Innovation and DAB

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We are committed to create quality radio content, connecting you

with the latest news, activities, opportunities and entertainment.

We offer a platform to be heard and provide opportunities to share your

story. Together we support community solutions and successes.

We deliver an accredited Radio Broadcast Media training programme,

workshop delivery and a volunteering initiative, to upskill young people and

develop their digital media and soft skills, with a primary focus on NEETs.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

ENGAGE

EDUCATE

EMPOWER

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OCN TRAINING Radio Broadcast Media

Open College Network AccreditationSwitch Radio is a recognised Open College Network media

center, offering an accredited OCN qualification, in Radio

Broadcast Media.

Our training includes both practical and theory elements in our

live and active Switch Radio studios.

We provide expert training delivered by qualified tutors and

experienced media industry professionals.

Our training delivery is an engaging, interactive and creative

learning experience for learners.

We present the theory through a digital learning space, that can

be completed at the learners pace. We offer extra support and

mentoring along the way to ensure the success of students

course completion.

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BESPOKE Broadcast Media Training

Bespoke Training DeliveryMasterclasses / Workshops / Training Day(s)We can arrange experienced facilitators, studio hire and learning

space,for educational establishments / projects and

organisations, who are looking for broadcast & digital media training,

for learners who require a specific set of skills or teachings

that compliment and enhance development.

INCLUDES

Training tailored to your organisation / project

Handouts for each learning participant

Digital Audio Files of broadcasting recordings

Photos of the session

Opportunity for participants to volunteer with Switch Radio

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Training Prices & Packages

OCN Radio Broadcast Media Training CourseParticipant Fee: FREE

We provide this training package, upon securing sponsorship,

funding and collaboration.

If you are an organisation / project interested in supporting and or

collaborating on future Radio Broadcast Media; training deliveries,

please contact the Switch Radio, Partnership and Funding Officer

Marika. Email: [email protected]

Bespoke Broadcast Digital Media Training

For further details please contact Switch Radio to discuss your

requirements and project delivery, email the Partnership and

Funding Officer, Marika.

Email: [email protected]

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Training Prices & Packages

STUDIO HIREStudio 1 Live Studio

Studio 2

Studio 3

DIGITAL HUB

HOT DESK

£40.00 per hour

£20.00 per hour

£20.00 per hour

The Digital Hub is part of the Pioneer Group Providing;

access to computers, desks, projectors and presentation

screen. Use of the digital Hub space and fees will be

dependent upon the use of the room facilities and project

requirements.

You can join us at the Switch Radio Offices and hotdesk,

with us: Have access to desktop computers, printer, kitchen and

toilet facilities.

Hot Desk Switch Radio Office: from £10.00 per hour

Contact DetailsMarika Beckford

Partnership & Funding Officer

E: [email protected]

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