Switch Radio is a non-profit community radio station in Birmingham that provides broadcast media training and opportunities for volunteers. It won awards in 2016 including best male presenter and young presenter. The radio station offers an accredited Open College Network qualification in radio broadcast media through practical training and supports the local community. For details on training programs and costs, contact Marika Beckford.

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Radio Broadcast
Training
Winner 2016
Contact Details
Marika Beckford
Partnership & Funding Officer
E: marika@switchradio.co.uk
Made for Birmingham
ENGAGE EDUCATE EMPOWER

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ABOUT
Switch 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 Awards
2016
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 Presenter
Ben Ellis
Young Presenter of the Year
Terri ­ Anne Coope
Gold Award
Switch 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.
MISSION
STATEMENT
ENGAGE
EDUCATE
EMPOWER

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OCN TRAINING
Radio Broadcast Media
Open College Network Accreditation
Switch 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 Delivery
Masterclasses / 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 Course
Participant 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: marika@switchradio.co.uk
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: marika@switchradio.co.uk

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Training Prices & Packages
STUDIO HIRE
Studio 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 Details
Marika Beckford
Partnership & Funding Officer
E: marika@switchradio.co.uk