Radio Fremantle in conjunction with Murdoch University offers a comprehensive Radio Training Course at least twice a year. The course is conducted over a seven-week period with two sessions weekly. The course commences at 7PM and concludes at 9PM.

All the announcers you hear on Radio Fremantle, were required to meet a certain level of competence and confidence before they were considered for a program. To ensure this certain level is consistent, potential announcers must  complete the Radio Training Course. Successful graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion from Murdoch University. You can read more about  the course below.

Some of the topics covered include a brief introduction to Community Radio and its place within the broader broadcasting industry. There is also a practical introduction to the technology of the broadcast studio and the Code of Ehics which set the ethical parameters for community broadcasters both in terms of your conduct on air and your dealing with the general public.

The fee for the complete course is $300 which includes station membership during the length of the course. It also includes un-restricted access to our Production Studio which will enable you to obtain first-hand experience behind a microphone and more importantly, prepare that special demonstration CD to send to other stations around Australia - not just community but commercial ones as well.

However, before you decide about joining Community Radio we encourage you to read read more about Community Radio in Australia by visiting the Community Broadcasting Foundation; Community Broadcasting Online and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). You will also find on the CBAA website advertised positions within community radio stations around Australia.

It is imperative that should you wish to secure a place in the next available course - details of the dates will be posted on our website - you should lodge your expression by sending an email with the subject line "Radio Training Course" and forwarding it to admin@radiofremantle.com

Occasionaly, we have requests to join the station from talented individuals who have many years of brocasting to offer the station. In this case, you may be exempt from the course. However you will still be required to be assessed by the stations' training officers.

It is important to note that all fees must be paid in advance prior to commencement of the course. No late applications will be accepted. The Course is briefly described below:

• Radio in Australia
  How  Community broadcasting began and its place within the broader broadcasting industry.
• Beginners Studio Operation
  A practical introduction to the technology of the broadcast studio.
• The Radio Program
  Principles and practice of making radio programs.
• Advanced Studio Operations
  Additional practice using the broadcast desk.
• The Radio Voice
  The power of the voice as a communication tool and how to harness that power as a
  brodcaster.
• The Radio Presenter/Radio Interview
  - Role of the presenter.
  In the first hour, you will learn about what the listener expects
  from the presenter and how to deliver those standards.
  In the second hour, you will learn about how to get the most out of talkback.
• Writing for Radio
  - Specific art of writing for radio.
  You will learn what makes radio writing different from other written formats and
  the techniques of putting together a successful radio script.
• The Radio Interview
  - Interviewing skills.
  You will learn to recognise the elements of a good interview and
  how to get the best result from the interviews you do in terms of topic, talent selection
  and interview technique.
• Ethical Broadcasting
  The Code of Ethics which set the ethical parameters for community broadcasters both in
  terms of your conduct on air and you’re dealing with the general public.
• Law for Broadcasters
  Legal framework which broadcasters operate. Learning about the key pitfalls
  broadcasters need to watch out for and how to avoid them in your program Editing
• Editing
  How to edit recorded material and discussing editorial, technical and ethical
  issues
• Last Night of Course
• Conclusion and issue of Certificates