Module 1. Develop and Apply Knowledge of Editing in the Publishing Industry DEP001A
Topic 1: Editing, proofreading and publishing—the big picture
Topic 2: Editing and proofreading—what’s the difference
Topic 3: An introduction to copyediting
Topic 4: Getting started in proofreading
Topic 5: Inside publishing
Topic 6: Employment relations
Topic 7: Health and safety in the work environment
Topic 6: The editor and proofreader’s tools
Topic 7: Perfect punctuation I
Topic 8: Good grammarian I
Topic 9: Wordplay I
Topic 10: Let’s practise
Topic 11: Module summary

Module 2. Edit Copy DEP005A
Topic 1: Processes, conventions and practices
Topic 2: Proofreading marks
Topic 3: Standard proofreading
Topic 4: Comparative proofreading
Topic 5: Introducing copyediting
Topic 6: A matter of style
Topic 7: Good grammarian II
Topic 8: Wordplay II
Topic 9: Messy mark ups
Topic 10: Module summary

Module 3. Develop Knowledge of Typography, Illustrations and Design for Editing I DEP014A
Topic 1: Book publishing and design
Topic 2: Typography
Topic 3: Formatting style
Topic 4: Perfect punctuation II
Topic 5: Putting it all together
Topic 6: Module summary

Module 4. Edit Non-print Media DEP012A
Topic 1: Editing and proofreading with technology
Topic 2: Reporting corrections by email
Topic 3: Editing and proofreading web pages online
Topic 4: Editing and proofreading PDFs and e-books
Topic 5: Using track changes with word-processed documents
Topic 6: Emailing correction reports
Topic 7: Wordplay III
Topic 8: Module summary

Module 5. Apply Knowledge of Law and Ethics for Editors and Publishers DEP018A
Topic 1: What is copyright?
Topic 2: Negotiating a contract in editing/publishing
Topic 3: Legal deposit
Topic 4: Moral rights, plagiarism and licences
Topic 5: Be aware of what you edit
Topic 6: Australian Standards for editing practice
Topic 7: Module summary

Module 6. Edit For Major Sectors of the Publishing Industry I DEP011A
Topic 1: Developing a good working relationship
Topic 2: Communication skills for managing relationships
Topic 3: Flexibility, tact, initiative and perseverance
Topic 4: The value of the proof
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 7. Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing I
Topic 1: Writing style I DEP006A
Topic 2: The elements of copyediting
Topic 3: Questions on copyediting technique
Topic 4: Editing for substance
Topic 5: Editing for structure
Topic 6: Different editing for different documents
Topic 7: Structural editing techniques
Topic 8: Editing scripts for television, film, stage and radio
Topic 9: Module summary

Module 8. Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing II DEP006A
Topic 1: The structure of a publication
Topic 2: Editing references
Topic 3: Editing a table of contents
Topic 4: Editing a glossary
Topic 5: Editing an index
Topic 6: List of proofreading marks
Topic 7: Module summary

Module 9. Analyse Elements of Context and Genre of Texts DEP002A
Topic 1: Writing style II
Topic 2: Language: the reader, the author, the publication
Topic 3: Editing clarity, voice and tone
Topic 4: Syntax—the structure of language
Topic 5: Good grammarian III
Topic 6: Wordplay IV
Topic 7: Module summary

Module 10. Apply Standard Australian English Spelling and Punctuation DEP004A
Topic 1: Writing style III
Topic 2: Perfect punctuation III
Topic 3: Colloquial language
Topic 4: Alternative spellings
Topic 5: Foreign words and phrases
Topic 6: Module summary

Module 11. Develop Knowledge of Typography, Illustration and Design for Editing II DEP014A
Topic 1: Specialised publications and resources
Topic 2: Specialised language conventions
Topic 3: Illustrations and tables
Topic 4: Editing tables
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 12. Apply Principles of Word Usage in Written Communication DEP022A; Proofread Unformatted Text DEP009A; Proofread Formatted Text DEP010A; Edit for Major Sections of the Publishing Industry II DEP011A
Topic 1: Completeness and consistency
Topic 2: Editing lists
Topic 3: Some editing practices
Topic 4: Tip lists
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 13. Apply Principles of Grammar in Written Communication DEP003A
Topic 1: Identifying parts of speech
Topic 2: Sentence analysis and sentence types
Topic 3: Language
Topic 4: Writing structure
Topic 5: Changing grammar
Topic 6: Module summary

Module 14. Research Accuracy of Content DEP007A
Topic 1: The importance of research
Topic 2: An editor’s resources
Topic 3: Recording information accurately
Topic 4: Bibliography
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 15. Use and Adapt to Changes in Technology CUSGEN01A
Topic 1: Technology in the industry
Topic 2: A safe computer environment
Topic 3: Computers and the editor
Topic 4: Basic computer operations
Topic 5: Word processing
Topic 6: Advanced computer features
Topic 7: Resources
Topic 8: Module summary

Module 16. Edit Text Electronically DEP008A
Topic 1: Acquiring files from another source
Topic 2: Dealing with errors in electronic documents
Topic 3: Electronic editing techniques
Topic 4: Document management
Topic 5: Saving and printing documents
Topic 6: Sending files electronically
Topic 7: Module summary

Module 17. Apply Knowledge of Desktop Publishing for Editors DEP015A
Topic 1: Desktop publishing applications
Topic 2: Desktop publishing principles
Topic 3: The elements and principles of design
Topic 4: Using PagePlus SE for desktop publishing
Topic 5: Type in desktop publishing
Topic 6: Including images in your design
Topic 7: Producing a single page design
Topic 8: Module summary

Module 18. Publish Documents from the Desktop DEP016A
Topic 1: Planning a multi-page document
Topic 2: Producing a multi-page document
Topic 3: Using templates for layouts
Topic 4: Using styles in multi-page documents
Topic 5: Generating colour documents
Topic 6: Producing a multi-page document
Topic 7: Output devices
Topic 8: Document proofing
Topic 9: Module summary

Module 19. Apply Knowledge of Print Processes for Editors and Publishers DEP017A
Topic 1: Major printing processes
Topic 2: Understanding print, paper and bind styles
Topic 3: Preparing a submission for a print job
Topic 4: Understanding printing quotes
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 20. Write Workplace Documents in Editing and Publishing DEP013A
Topic 1: Writing for editing and publishing
Topic 2: Everyday business documents
Topic 3: Module summary

Module 21. Manage Budgets and Schedules in Editing and Publishing DEP019A
Topic 1: Publication schedules
Topic 2: Costs types and factors that affect budgets
Topic 3: Costs of producing and editing/publishing project
Topic 4: Economic and commercial impacts that affect editing and publishing
Topic 5: Module summary

Module 22: Apply for Employment in the Publishing Industry I & II DEP020A
Topic 1: The publishing business
Topic 2: Your own freelance business
Topic 3: Negotiating freelance contracts
Topic 4: Business agreements and deadlines
Topic 5: Communicating without conflict
Topic 6: Applying for work
Topic 7: Marketing yourself
Topic 8: Sourcing work
Topic 9: The world of business and corporate editing
Topic 10: Professional development
Topic 11: Module summary

National Editor Upgrade (from EDIT)

To undertake the National Editor Upgrade you will need to have completed the Professional Book Editing Proofreading & Publishing Course. Together, these two courses cover the same topics as the National Editor Course.

Module 13. Apply Principles of Grammar in Written Communication DEP022A

Module 14. Research Accuracy of Content DEP007A

Module 15. Use and Adapt to Changes in Technology CUSGEN01A

Module 16. Edit Text Electronically DEP008A

Module 17. Apply Knowledge of Desktop Publishing for Editors DEP015A

Module 18. Publish Documents from the Desktop DEP016A

Module 19. Apply Knowledge of Print Processes for Editors and Publishers DEP017A

Module 20. Write Workplace Documents in Editing and Publishing DEP013A

Module 21. Manage Budgets and Schedules in Editing and Publishing DEP019A