Module 1. Overview of the Writing Industry
Topic 1: Understand the dynamics of the writing industry
Topic 2: Assess the writing environment you work in
Topic 3: Explain what makes a writer successful
Topic 4: Identify various categories of writing
Topic 5: Understand the role of the editor
Topic 6: Assess other roles within the writing industry

Module 2. Computer Skills for Writers and Editors
Topic 1: Avoid occupational health and safety risks in a computer working environment
Topic 2: Describe the features of a range of software and hardware suitable for use by professional writers and editors
Topic 3: Perform basic computer operations
Topic 4: Use advanced features of computer applications
Topic 5: Use a standard word processing package to produce a variety of documents

Module 3. Editing 1A: Grammar I
Topic 1: Integrate application of correct parts of speech into a range of writing tasks as defined in recognised industry style guidelines
Topic 2: Modify the structure of sentences according to recognised industry style guidelines

Module 4. Editing 1B: Grammar II
Topic 1: Integrate correctly applied grammar usage into a range of prose passages and other writing tasks
Topic 2: Evaluate correct uses and purposes of punctuation
Topic 3: Demonstrate applications for a wide and varied range of vocabulary
Topic 4: Synthesise material into effectively structured paragraphs
Topic 5: Produce documented papers
Topic 6: Style: Integrate considerations of style conventions and techniques into writing tasks

Module 5. Corporate Writing 1A
Topic 1: Demonstrate knowledge of elements of communication theory in relation to organisational communication
Topic 2: Develop skills in the construction and interpretation of business communication
Topic 3: Demonstrate organisation of written material in commercial communication
Topic 4: Demonstrate a range of styles for different audiences
Topic 5: Demonstrate knowledge of elements of communication technology

Module 6. Non-Fiction 1A
Topic 1: Demonstrate skills in the preparation, writing and redrafting of nonfiction
Topic 2: Develop skills in writing a range of non-fiction material for different purposes and different audiences
Topic 3: Demonstrate accurate observation, reporting, research and interviewing skills appropriate to development of publishable non-fiction

Module 7. Writing for Public Relations 1
Topic 1: Develop the plans for communications with identified target audiences
Topic 2: Identify tools through which messages are communicated, and to examine the appropriate writing styles
Topic 3: Develop message/media outlines to organise the process of selecting appropriate messages and channels of communication
Topic 4: Write effective and well-planned internal communication plans
Topic 5: Writing internal communication publications
Topic 6: Write various internal communication publications

Module 8: Writing for Public Relations 2
Topic 1: Write effective reports and submissions for identified target audiences
Topic 2: Write support material such as flyers, pamphlets, and brochures
Topic 3: Review the message/media outline for different media
Topic 4: Adapt and develop the message for direct mail
Topic 5: Demonstrate the skills required for speech writing
Topic 6: Examine the techniques used in writing corporate identity programs
Topic 7: Write effectively for financial applications

Module 9. Technical Writing
Topic 1: Prepare an outline of technical documents relevant to a specified industry
Topic 2: Write in plain English
Topic 3: Write a technical document
Topic 4: Develop and apply business writing techniques
Topic 5: Develop and apply instructional writing techniques
Topic 6: Write policies and procedures

Module 10. Writing Content for the Web
Topic 1: Write and edit for the Web
Topic 2: Review a website for content and use
Topic 3: Update a website
Topic 4: Carry out non-technical site maintenance
Topic 5: Understand the factors involved in writing electronic documents