Professional Writing project

This project addresses a lack of nationally accredited training for professional writers. There is strong industry demand for writers, editors and communications workers, especially in new fields such as social media strategy, digital communications and business communications.

The nature of employment within this industry is moving increasingly towards freelancing and self-publishing, therefore, accredited courses need to address this context and equip learners with business and financial skills.

The review addresses:

• review and transition of the accredited courses 22203VIC Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing and 22091VIC Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
• development of a unit of competency focused on business skills for writers and editors
• allowance for specialisations through group selections of electives.

For more information about this project, contact the South Australian State Training Authority (SA STA):
Email: DSD.TrainingPackages@sa.gov.au
Phone: 8226 2448