The purpose of this qualification is for learners to be able to produce Radio programmes. The national Certificate in Radio Production at NQF Level 5 is genetic across commercial, public and community service fields. The community impact of this Qualification includes the presentation of job opportunities to which all- cultural groups have access, through community impact of this qualification is also wide ranging, cutting across a broad spectrum of the economy.

 The qualification was designed to accommodate radio programmes relevant to all audiences. The journalistic, content development is competencies required across all three tiers of broadcasting and the qualification will allow the competent learners to be employable in all sectors of radio not just community radio. The qualification will enable the learners to make value judgments; packaging calls for putting elements together in a unique and creative manner, producing  calls for a process of research, conceiving ideas and actualizing those ideas. This qualification requires learners not just to make products but also to be able to develop content for radio broadcasts.