This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create program schedules for television and radio broadcasters in commercial, public or community radio or television.

The unit applies to those who use knowledge of program inventories and audience demographics, flows and behaviour, to plan, implement and monitor program schedules. In this role the programmer or scheduler liaises closely with program buyers and suppliers, and generally reports to senior station managers, including program directors.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.