Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version was released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.1. Minor edits to elective unit list. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake a range of advanced writing and editing tasks required across diverse industries, including the writing or editing industries. Individuals will be required to write in a range of contexts and text types. They have autonomy in performing writing and editing tasks and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating writing and editing their own work and the work of others.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills in writing and editing and ability to:
- Write short works (approximately 1,000 words) suitable for publication in any media
- Edit other people’s written work for grammar, punctuation and appropriate use of language
- Provide an objective critique of other people’s written work in a positive manner to assist re-writing.
Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
6 core units plus
7 elective units of which:
- 5 units must be selected from the electives listed below,
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
Core Units
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work
CUAIND402 Provide freelance services
CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAWRT504 Perform advanced editing tasks*
CUAWRT505 Perform advanced writing tasks*
CUAWRT506 Develop nonfiction works for publication*
Elective Units
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
BSBCRT403 Explore the history and social impact of creativity
BSBDES402 Interpret and respond to a design brief
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBMKG537 Develop a social media engagement plan
BSBSMB403 Market the small business
BSBWRT401 Write complex documents
BSBWRT501 Write persuasive copy
CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements
CUAMCP302 Write song lyrics
CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work
CUAPPR601 Originate a body of independent creative work
CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media
CUAWRT402 Write extended stories
CUAWRT404 Perform writing and editing tasks
CUAWRT405 Write fiction material
CUAWRT406 Write nonfiction material
CUAWRT508 Develop children’s and young adults’ written works for publication
CUAWRT509 Develop fiction works for publication*
CUAWRT510 Coordinate editing and pre-production processes for publication*
CUAWRT601 Write scripts
CUAWRT602 Edit scripts
ICPPRN498 Adapt digital content for publication on different devices
PSPGEN081 Provide public affairs writing and editorial services
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
Unit in this qualification |
Prerequisite unit |
CUAWRT504 Perform advanced editing tasks |
CUAWRT404 Perform writing and editing tasks |
CUAWRT505 Perform advanced writing tasks |
CUAWRT404 Perform writing and editing tasks |
CUAWRT506 Develop nonfiction works for publication |
CUAWRT406 Write nonfiction material |
CUAWRT509 Develop fiction works for publication |
CUAWRT405 Write fiction material |
CUAWRT510 Coordinate editing and pre-production processes for publication |
CUAWRT404 Perform writing and editing tasks CUAWRT504 Perform advanced editing tasks |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUA50118 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (Release 2) |
CUA50118 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (Release 1) |
Minor edits to elective list. |
Equivalent qualification. |
Links
Companion Volumes are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5