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Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing |
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Code: 21674VIC |
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Course Location and Contact Information
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The Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing is designed to provide participants with skills in writing and editing for employment or further tertiary study. Participants will develop awareness of industry standards and demands and develop knowledge of the markets available to the professional writer and editor.
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The Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing is for those wishing to improve their writing and editing skills for employment, freelance work or further study.
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Full-time: One year - 730 hours
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February.
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Applicants should submit a writing folio and attend a selection interview. The folio must include varied examples (such as short pieces, extracts from long pieces, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing and so on).
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Full-time: Apply through VTAC. An NMIT Supplementary Application Form is also required.
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.
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The Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing provides the possibility of articulation to the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing. |
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CUFGEN01A Develop and apply industry knowledge Computer Skills for Writers (73 hours) Electives (choose 3 - 146 hours each) Literature Adaptation and Writing
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Assessment will be continuous and will be based on the quality of work submitted and attendance and participation and will vary from module to module. Assessment methods may include the following:
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Students are given a booklist at the start of the course and are required to provide their own writing materials, stationery and computer discs.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing.
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by: Eng Ung, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Libby Hughes, Head of Department, Vocational Pathways. Last modified: 30 November, 2006 www.nmit.vic.edu.au  NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
