Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Technical Communication)

Become an Integral Part of the IT Industry

If you've ever programmed a universal remote or put together a child's toy, you'll know exactly why technical communicators are important. They're the valued link between complex technologies and busy users. Well-written technical guides help make complex concepts and products easier to understand.

This course gives you the skills you need to explain technical concepts in a way that your target audience can easily understand. Covering the theory and practice of effective communication, you'll learn to:

• Identify your audience and their learning style
• Research technical material
• Deal with editors and subject matter experts
• Write for different audiences
• Write very sophisticated documents
• Develop online help

Potential careers include:

• Technical writer
• Technical communicator
• Trainer
• Information architecture specialist
• Technical copywriter

This course has been developed in close consultation with the Australian Society for Technical Communication (ASTC) Victoria.

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Course Structure

Total units: 4 Course Units Effective Communication Software for Technical Communicators Developing Technical Documents Developing Online Help for Applications

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are six modules available:

• An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
• Setting Study Goals and Objectives
• Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
• Getting to Know Your Study Materials
• Scheduling Tasks and Time
• Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within three hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

• Student advisers
• Online forums
• Study groups
• Online library resources
• Online guidance on study skills and writing
• A dedicated student association

About Swinburne University of Technology & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with OUA.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology has a strong international reputation as a provider of career-oriented education.

Swinburne's focus on career relevance is supported by its pioneering Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, which helps improve graduates' employment prospects. Swinburne's degree programs focus primarily on business and technology and feature units developed to encourage adaptability, entrepreneurship and the building of specialised skills.

Learn more about Swinburne University of Technology.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

Enquire now to find out about course prices, FEE-HELP and more.