Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing - CUA40118

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $9172

$9172 is the average course fee entered on My Skills by 4 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Average Course Duration: 1 Year

1 Year is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 4 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake a range of writing and editing tasks required across a range of industries. Individuals will be required to write in a range of contexts and text types. They will also be required to edit and proofread their own written works preparing them for roles across a range of industries, including the writing or editing industries. They may provide guidance to others but have limited responsibility for the output of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Want to see Training Providers who offer this course?

Search All Training Providers

Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

Learn more

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Creative Arts field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

23.5%

Sales Workers

22.1%

Professionals

16.2%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

27.8%

Retail Trade

18.1%

Accommodation and Food Services

10.1%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

Learn More

Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
Select a state or territory for more information.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Learn More

Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Creative Arts and Culture Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing is in the Creative Arts Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Creative Arts and Culture.

Stream

Screen and Media

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Dance

Musical Theatre

Community Theatre and Events

Music Industry

Visual Arts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Live Production and Services

Arts Administration and Services

Design

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

6 core units plus

6 elective units of which:

4 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

BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents

CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements

CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative industries

CUAWRT404 Perform writing and editing tasks

CUAWRT405 Write fiction material

CUAWRT406 Write nonfiction material

Elective Units

BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents

BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents

CUAGRD301 Prepare files for publication

CUAIND402 Provide freelance services

CUAPPR301 Produce creative work

CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project

CUAPPR405 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work

CUARES402 Conduct research

CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media

CUAWRT302 Write simple stories

CUAWRT401 Edit texts

CUAWRT403 Write narration and material for current affairs, features and documentaries

CUAWRT407 Develop content for publication

CUAWRT409 Write creative nonfiction material

CUAWRT410 Write comedy

CUAWRT411 Write for young children

CUAWRT413 Write poetry

CUAWRT414 Write narratives

CUAWRT601 Write scripts

ICTICT408 Create technical documentation

ICTWEB410 Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

ICTWEB420 Write content for web pages

Training Providers

View training providers who offer this course and compare their course fees and durations.

Learn more

Need help choosing?

Need help choosing a training provider? Download a factsheet and comparison table to assist you with comparing training providers and making a decision.

Learn more

USI

All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

Learn more

Labour Market

Labour market insights can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job.

Learn more