Training courses
SYN offers young people aged 12-25 the chance to learn all about making radio: studio technical skills; on-air announcing; planning and producing a radio show; media law and community broadcasting. SYN is also developing a television training program similar to our radio training program.
SYN hosts activities and programs for schools and groups that provide unique learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds and skill levels. Throughout the year, SYN also hosts workshops and learning events for students and teachers and offers a series of multimedia resources for young people across Australia. Our programs teach digital and multi-literacy to young people from Victoria, providing a hands-on way of learning that engages young people.
If you would like more information about SYN's training programs, please contact SYN's Education and Training Manager, Nicole Hurtubise, or phone 03 9925 4693.
Completing a SYN radio training course allows you to apply to produce or host a program on SYN radio.
Here are the options:
| Course | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Training |
One 2-hour session every week, for four weeks. The weekly classes are in the evenings, usually 6-8pm on a weeknight. |
$40 |
|
The Awkward Stage |
This course is for 12-17 year olds only. Training is done in our live radio studio, so you learn while you’re on air!
One 1-hour session every week for 10 weeks. |
$80 |
| Intensive Radio Training | Our month-long course is compressed into two days. Held during uni/school holidays according to demand. | $40 |
To sign up for SYN radio training, come along to our next Info Session.
All training must be paid for in advance. Trainees must be paid-up SYN members ($5 u/18, $15 concession, $25 full).
TV Training
SYN's flagship TV productions Get Cereal and 1700 both air on weekdays on Channel 31 and provide hands-on trianing opportunities for SYN members interested in live studio operations.
Crew volunteers are rotated through roles such as Camera Operator, Floor Manager, Sound Operator, Graphics Operator and Vision Switcher.
A training program similar to our radio training is currently in development. For more information about SYN TV vacancies, contact Tim Kennedy.
