Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES
Course Description
Welcome to Australian College – Expanding Horizons for Over 20 Years
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Elevate Your Career in Editing and Publishing
Our comprehensive Editing and Publishing course is designed to transform your passion for language into a professional skill set that is highly valued in various industries. Through this course, you will gain the knowledge and expertise
What You’ll Be Able to Do:
- Edit and Proofread with Precision: Develop your skills in copyediting and proofreading, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of various documents. You’ll be able to apply these skills to manuscripts, marketing materials, or any professional document that requires a polished, error-free presentation.
- Manage Publishing Processes: Understand the intricacies of the publishing world, from initial manuscript assessments to the final stages of production. You’ll be equipped to work with authors, manage editorial schedules, and ensure that all publications meet high-quality standards.
- Apply Advanced Structural Editing Techniques: Enhance the organisation and structure of content in a wide range of formats. Whether it’s editing scripts for media or refining complex documents, you’ll have the expertise to make content more coherent and engaging.
- Utilise Digital Tools for Editing: Master the use of technology in editing and proofreading, such as track changes in word-processed documents, managing corrections for web pages, and handling e-books. This will prepare you for the digital demands of modern editing roles.
- Implement Legal and Ethical Standards: Navigate the legalities of publishing, including copyright issues, contractual negotiations, and adherence to industry standards. You’ll be able to ensure that all content respects legal and ethical guidelines.
- Craft Effective Workplace Documents: Learn to write and edit business documents such as reports, proposals, and correspondence, tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. You’ll be able to communicate professionally and effectively in any business environment.
Start Anytime, Study Anywhere
With our flexible, self-paced online learning model, you can enrol and begin your studies at any time, fitting your education around your current commitments. This course empowers you to take control of your learning journey, making it easier to achieve your career goals.
Take the First Step Towards Your Professional Growth
Don’t wait to elevate your career! Enrol today and begin mastering the skills that will set you apart in the editing and publishing industry. Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to start your journey towards a successful career in editing and publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?
Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.
Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!
Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!
Access to Course Materials
All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details
No Exams and lots of Help
There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.
Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility
Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.
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Course Summary
| Course Code | EP |
|---|---|
| Qualification gained | Australian College Course of Editing and Publishing |
| Study mode | Flexible delivery online |
| Flexible duration | Up to 12 months |
| Study load | Self-paced |
| Start date | Start anytime |
| Assessment method | Short answer questions, writing assessments, editing tasks |
| Nationally recognised | No |
| Course units | Module 1 – Introduction to Editing and Publishing
Reading 1 – The World of Book Editing, Proofreading and Publishing Reading 2 – The Publishing Process: Editing, Copyediting and Proofreading Reading 3 – Develop and Apply Knowledge of Typography, Illustration and Design for Editing I
Module 2 – Develop Knowledge of Specialised Editing Reading 1 – Edit Non-Print media Reading 2 – Apply Knowledge of Law and Ethics for Editors and Publishers Reading 3 – Edit for Major Sectors of the Publishing Industry I Reading 4 – Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing I Reading 5 – Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing II
Module 3 – Working in the Editing & Publishing Industry Reading 1 – Analyse Elements of Context and Genres of Texts Reading 2 – Research Accuracy of Content Reading 3 – Write Workplace Documents in Editing and Publishing |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
- A good command of written English
- Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.