The Certificate in Technical Communication (Level 5) is for you if you write regularly as part of your job or would like to become a technical writer.  This programme will help improve your writing skills within the specific requirements for your profession.

You will learn the principles of clear and concise writing, including Plain English.  You will develop effective documents specific to your profession, both for the public and private sectors.

Download a copy of the Course Information Handbook or the brochure for this programme,
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Programme structure

Core course

Level 6

72280 Writing for Specific Purposes

Plus one of the two following courses

Elective courses

Level 5

72144 Professional and Technical Writing
72182 Writing for the Web

The Certificate can be credited towards the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Communication.

Course availability  

See the course availability page.

Study options

If you study:

72280 Writing for Specific Purposes
72182 Writing for the Web and
71152 Web Design

you can earn two Certificates:

OP5055 Certificate in Technical Communication, and
OP5266 Certificate in Web Design and Web Writing.  

Entry requirements

Under 20 years:

Must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 3

Over 20 years: 

Open entry

Level of study

Level 5 (Find out about levels of study)

Hours of study

180-200 hours per course

Fees

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What do I do now?

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

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