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Statement of Attainment Write Content for Media

Overview

This course is designed to develop your skills in writing content for a range of purposes and platforms. It includes writing content for websites, social media, or for announcements on radio.
It aims to provide you with ideas and inspiration for personal and professional writing activities.

Qualification:

Statement of Attainment - Write Content for Media

Course No:

SA-BD56

Campus:

CIT Reid*


*From Semester 2 2025, the location of this course will transition from CIT Reid to the new CIT Woden campus. CIT will provide support for students who will be making the move to Woden. Learn more.

Duration:

This course will be delivered on-campus over eight (8) weeks. It has an expected study commitment of 3 hours per week.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Likely Job Outcome:

The skills obtained within this course will allow you to commence and continue developing skills for entry-level work like writing assistant in the media or publishing industries, and/or freelance writing.

Application Type:

Standard
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Timetable Information

To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) or Block Code.

Additional Information

For upcoming course dates and further information visit the Media Short Course page.
You will require access to Microsoft Word or similar software package to record writing assessments, and access to the Internet.
You should have a strong interest in writing and developing these skills.
You will be required to initiate and schedule a conversation with your CIT facilitator to discuss your proposed writing piece.

Entry Requirements

Open entry

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 1 subject

Core: Complete 1

  • CUAWRT301   Write content for a range of media
    • CIT Code: MEDA318
      Cost: Standard $160.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write content for a range of purposes and platforms. It applies to individuals who could be expected to write both original and re-purposed non-narrative content for websites, social media or for announcements on radio and television. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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Diploma Screen and Media CUA51020
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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au