Unlock your potential as a writer. You will gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the writing, editing and publishing industries.

The course provides you with theoretical and practical skills in a range of writing, editing and production tasks.

• Location:
  Industry and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  22203VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• creative writer
• professional writer
• journalist
• editor
• publisher
• public relations officer
• freelance writer
• media officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This course provides an opportunity for participants to develop knowledge and skills in: • industry knowledge • industry laws and regulations • copyright requirements • technological skills • use of the internet • writing and editing skills • concept development • history and theory • information collection and organisation These skills would enable graduates to obtain employment as a writer within an organisation, or to write for personal interest. The course outcomes are consistent with a Certificate IV in the Australian Qualifications Framework in that they enable the graduate to: • Have broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of work and learning. For example, in applying the principles of writing and editing to a range of creative fields. Graduates of the 22203VIC Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing will have: • Cognitive skills to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources. For example, in gathering the items of information required to develop a concept for creative writing. • Cognitive, technical and communication skills to apply and communicate technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems. For example, in adapting writing style and content to meet the needs of different audiences. • Specialist technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions. For example, in utilising modern technology to develop a range of writing products. • Communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice in the area of work and learning. For example, in developing and discussing ideas for their creative works with others.

To gain the award of a 22203VIC Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing participants must complete twelve (12) units of competency made up of all six (6) core units of competency and any six (6) elective units.

Core Units

• Use and Respect Copyright

  Unit code

  BSBIPR401A

• Design and Produce Text Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU303A

• Work Effectively in the Creative Arts Industry

  Unit code

  CUAIND301A

• Develop Writing and Editing Skills

  Unit code

  VU20880

• Write Fiction Material

  Unit code

  VU20881

• Write Non-Fiction Material

  Unit code

  VU20882

Elective Units

• Work Effectively With Diversity

  Unit code

  BSBDIV301A

• Design and Produce Business Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU306A

• Produce Desktop Published Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU309A

• Develop Public Relations Documents

  Unit code

  BSBPUB403A

• Comply With Regulatory, Taxation and Insurance Requirements for the Micro Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB305A

• Plan a Homebased Business

  Unit code

  BSBSMB306A

• Conduct Research

  Unit code

  CUFRES401A

• Write Content for a Range of Media

  Unit code

  CUFWRT301A

• Write Narration and Current Affairs Material

  Unit code

  CUFWRT403A

• Produce Creative Work

  Unit code

  CUVPRP301A

• Realise a Creative Project

  Unit code

  CUVPRP401A

• Develop and Discuss Ideas for Own Creative Work

  Unit code

  CUVPRP405A

• Research History and Theory to Inform Own Arts Practice

  Unit code

  CUVRES401A

• Create Technical Documentation

  Unit code

  ICAICT408A

• Write Content for Web Pages

  Unit code

  ICAWEB420A

• Write Short Narratives

  Unit code

  VU20883

• Write Long Narratives

  Unit code

  VU20884

• Write Poetry

  Unit code

  VU20885

• Write for Young Children

  Unit code

  VU20886

• Write Comedy

  Unit code

  VU20887

• Write Journalism

  Unit code

  VU20888

• Write Creative Non-Fiction Material

  Unit code

  VU20889

• Write Short Scripts

  Unit code

  VU20890

• Year 12: Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent.
• Mature: Relevant industry experience as assessed by the University.