72144 Professional & Technical Writing

About the course

This course covers the principles and processes of writing effectively and the targeting of specific audiences. You will develop competence in preparing and presenting documents for a wide range of readers in a variety of business situations.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP5206 Diploma in Applied Management Level 5
OP5271
Diploma in Communication Studies Level 5
OP6208 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 6
OP7001 Bachelor of Business
OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science
OP7020 Bachelor of Arts
OP5505 Certificate in Technical Communication Level 5

What's in the course

  • The elements of effective writing
  • Drafting and editing documents
  • Key features of business documents
  • The creating of a portfolio of business documents.

What students learn

Students will be able to

  • Explore the principles and processes of effective writing
  • Identify the requirements of writing for given business or professional situations
  • Evaluate and edit professional and technical writing
  • Assess the impact of presentation on written documents
  • Write documents for set purposes.

Assessment

3 assessments

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.

For further information contact by email Pip Fowler or free phone 0508 650 200 extn 5729 or by email Polly Kobeleva or free phone 0508 650 200 extn 5208.

Other Information

Access to a computer and printer, and a stable internet connection.

This course is available online only

An accelerated assessment option is available for this course.