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Perform advanced writing tasks

Perform advanced writing tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT505
State Code
OAO63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2019
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
02/04/2019
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply advanced writing techniques in a range of forms.It applies to competent writers who seek to refine their writing techniques and approaches. This would usually be carried out independently, with some guidance from editors, agents or other relevant people.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and refine concept for written material
  • 1.1 Develop concept for written material based on its purpose and its intended audience
  • 1.2 Document concept and proposed language and style techniques and seek feedback from relevant parties
  • 1.3 Refine writing concept as required
2. Research and determine appropriate writing techniques for written material
  • 2.1 Research writing techniques and approaches
  • 2.2 Identify how writing techniques achieve different technical effects
  • 2.3 Evaluate writing techniques suitable for the concept
  • 2.4 Adapt and apply relevant writing techniques for the concept
  • 2.5 Determine writing technique for written material
3. Determine resources for written material
  • 3.1 Identify resources required to develop the written material
  • 3.2 Evaluate constraints that may impact on the writing
  • 3.3 Consider constraints and the availability of resources and revise the concept accordingly
4. Plan the written material
  • 4.1 Plan writing tasks to reflect the intended audience, concept requirements and available resources
  • 4.2 Gather resources required to complete written material
  • 4.3 Organise writing tasks and develop a timeline to complete the written material
  • 4.4 Agree on a timeline for completion with relevant parties
5. Develop the written material
  • 5.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • 5.2 Develop narrative or sequence of ideas for writing tasks
  • 5.3 Draft written material using writing techniques and refined concept and narrative
6. Perform editing tasks to finalise written material
  • 6.1 Evaluate language, structure and style of the written material, taking into account the intended audience and purpose
  • 6.2 Identify any potential copyright and intellectual property requirements and address where needed
  • 6.3 Refine written material using basic editing techniques to check grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary and style requirements.
  • 6.4 Complete written material to satisfy delivery requirements
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