Students spend a period of not less than ten weeks, with an employer,generally in either radio or television.

In certain circumstances it is possible for a student to split the secondment between a radio station and a television station. This is an arrangement made between the student and the Head of Department.

Under employer supervision, students operate as full-time employees, either paid, or unpaid.  The supervisor provides three progress reports on each student during the ten weeks secondment.

Assessment criteria are: punctuality, initiative, ability to work unsupervised, communication skills, writing skills, organising ability, understanding of the industry, interpersonal skills, attitude, and attention to detail.

Students spend ten weeks (a total of fifty consecutive working days) in full employment with industry outlets, under daily employer supervision. Supervisors provide assessment reports to the unit coordinator on the student's progress. Students keep a diary of daily duties carried out an submit a final self-assessment report paper to the unit coordinator.