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Coordinate editing and pre-production processes for a publication

Coordinate editing and pre-production processes for a publication

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT510
State Code
OAO74
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
100703 - Journalism
Original Release Date
02/04/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the processes of editing and refining written text and visual content for electronic or hardcopy publication.It applies to individuals working within editorial management contexts. In these roles, they liaise with publishers, clients, content creators and production staff in identifying, editing and finalising publications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Liaise with publisher or client to determine publication content
  • 1.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking work tasks
  • 1.2 Clarify requirements, purpose and audience of content with publisher or client
  • 1.3 Evaluate suitability of content based on the requirements, intended purpose and audience
  • 1.4 Refine content in consultation with content creators to meet requirements, purpose and audience
  • 1.5 Validate refined content with publisher or client
2. Plan processes and tasks to produce publication
  • 2.1 Identify required publication media, personnel and processes required to produce the publication
  • 2.2 Confirm publication media, personnel and processes for publication with publisher or client
  • 2.2 Plan publication processes, time required and budget constraints, and communicate with publisher or client
3. Liaise with production team to produce publication content
  • 3.1 Confirm publication media, content and design briefs with production staff and/or freelance personnel
  • 3.2 Communicate processes, budget and timelines for required services
  • 3.3 Maintain ongoing liaison with content creators
  • 3.4 Liaise with designer or illustrator regarding layout, illustrations and other publication content
  • 3.5 Liaise with editor regarding editing and proofreading tasks required to finalise publication content
4. Finalise publication schedule prior to publishing
  • 4.1 Create production schedule for the publication
  • 4.2 Monitor compliance with copyright and intellectual property requirements, publication budgets and production timelines
  • 4.4 Review and edit pre-print publication proofs
  • 4.5 Submit final proofs to publisher or client for publication
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