Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
CUA50125
BOC5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
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.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13)- Six (6) core units plus
- Seven (7) elective units of which:
- Five (5) elective units must be selected from the electives listed below,
- Two (2) elective 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAO60 | CUAWRT506 | Develop nonfiction works for publication | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODE01 | CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAO57 | CUAWRT504 | Perform advanced editing tasks | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OAO63 | CUAWRT505 | Perform advanced writing tasks | 110 | Unit of competency |
| ODE19 | CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least five (5) elective units must be selected from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG1 | CUA50118 | Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing | Qualification |
No information
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.
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