Qualification - Certificate in Editing and Proofreading

Course CodeVWR005
Fee CodeAC
Duration (approx)600 hours
QualificationCertificate

Train online in editing and proofreading

This certificate is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to work as a freelance editor or proofreader, or for those seeking employment as such in the media.

You will be mentored by a team that includes many experienced media professionals - journalists, authors and editors - led by our Principal, John Mason, a former editor for four national magazines.

 


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Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Certificate in Editing and Proofreading.
 Editing I BWR106
 Graphic Design BIT205
 Editing II (Diversifying Editing Skills) BWR302
 
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 9 modules.
 Legal Systems and Terminology BWR108
 Publishing I (Publishing Children's Literature) BWR107
 Research Project I BGN102
 Advanced Freelance Writing (Applied Writing) BWR201
 Photoshop VIT202
 Project Management BBS201
 Editing Practice BWR305
 Technical Writing (Advanced) BWR301
 Writing in Practice BWR308
 

Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Editing and Proofreading is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

Train in Editing and Proofreading

Written and verbal media is everywhere today, which has led to a growth in the need for high quality proofreaders and editors.

Improve and develop your editing and proofreading skills.

Expand your career opportunities.

Whether you want full time work or to work as a freelancer, proofreading and editing offer many opportunities.

You can enrol on the course now, but if you have any questions about the content of the course or studying with ACS, then please get in touch with us today - use our FREE COURSE COUNSELLING SERVICE to get in touch with our expert tutors. They will be pleased to help you!

Learn with ACS.

Learn from our experience.

 

 


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Meet some Of our academics

John Mason

John Mason is one of Australia's most prolific writers. He saw his first work published when at secondary school, where he worked on the school magazine. In 1973 he was writing a weekly column for his local newspaper and by 1975 he was a regular contributor to Australia's national magazine "Your Garden". John was engaged by Victoria's Dept of Youth, Sport and Recreation to write a book on Fun and Fitness Trails in 1978. In 1981 he saw two more books published (one in America, another in Australia), and commenced writing regularly for the Self Sufficiency Magazine, Grass Roots. John is a long term member of the Australian Society of Authors, the Garden Media Guild (UK) and the Horticultural Media Association (Australia). He has written or contributed to over 100 books, many published by international publishers and published more than 2,000 articles across a range of genres (Gardening, Education, Business, Farming, Fitness). In addition, John has contributed to and overseen the development of more than 600 distance education courses which encompass around 20 million words. He has been an avid photographer for 40 years, building a collection of over 100,000 images, which are used to illustrate his work. His marine animal photos are even used by Legoland in England, on their Atlantis ride! Writer, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.

Tracey Jones

Widely published author, Psychologist, Manager and Lecturer. Over 10 years working with ACS and 25 years of industry experience. Qualifications include: B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), Dip. SW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies).


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