PROFESSIONAL WRITING & EDITING APPLICATION FORM 2017

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1 VTAC Entry: (Y or N) Mature Age Entry: (Y or N) PROFESSIONAL WRITING & EDITING APPLICATION FORM 2017 Certificate I V OR Diploma VTAC Application OR Direct Application Full-time OR Part-time NOTE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED ON PAGES 2-4 Direct Applicants Direct applications can only be accepted from applicants who: 1. Are not a current year 12 student 2. Have not applied for any courses through VTAC at any participating training provider 3. Do not intend to apply for any courses through VTAC 4. Wish to enter the Diploma year Applicants who DO NOT satisfy the above criteria are required to apply through VTAC and cannot be accepted as a direct applicant. GENERAL INFORMATION Family Name: First Name: Address: Suburb: Post Code: Date of Birth:. /. /. Male Female Phone: (Work) (Home) (Mobile) address: VTAC Applicants Only: VTAC Application No: VTAC Course Code: MelbPoly Prof Writing and Editing Application Form Page 1 of 5

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please submit the application and folio in one plastic pocket. No presentation folders. PLEASE NOTE: Completed application forms are kept for the current year only HOW TO APPLY Diploma applicants please apply DIRECTLY VTAC Applicants (Certificate IV - full time only): 1. Check your VTAC Guide for all closing dates. 2. Complete and lodge a VTAC application. 3. Complete this Professional Writing and Editing application form. Please use a dark pen. 4. Provide a 5-page writing page folio as described on page 4 of this form. 5. Provide the additional information (see page 4 of this form, maximum 2 pages). 6. Do not send this form to VTAC. Send a copy of this application form, additional information and writing folio to: Professional Writing and Editing Melbourne Polytechnic Building K 144 High St Prahran Vic 3181 Direct Applicants (See page 1 for application requirements): 1. Complete this Professional Writing and Editing application form. 2. Please use a dark pen. 3. Provide a 5-page writing page folio as described on page 4 of this form. 4. Provide the additional information (see page 4 of this form, maximum 2 pages). 5. Send a copy of this application form, additional information and writing folio to: Professional Writing and Editing Melbourne Polytechnic Building K 144 High St Prahran Vic 3181 MelbPoly Prof Writing and Editing Application Form Page 2 of 5

3 EDUCATION AND TRAINING INFORMATION PART A VTAC and DIRECT APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE YES NO Are you completing VCE/year 12 in 2016?... Are you a mature age student? I.e. at least 18 years at 1 January 2017 and away from full-time secondary schooling for at least 12 months. PART B MATURE AGE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE Year/s attended Name of educational institution or training body Course title Full-time or part-time If incomplete, give stage reached EMPLOYMENT / WORK EXPERIENCE / VOLUNTARY WORK INFORMATION Provide evidence or any employment, work experience and activities (paid or voluntary) which could enhance your prospects of selection. (Attach additional pages if necessary.) Type of work/activities Duration Full-time or part-time Employer, organisation APPLICANT SDECLARATION I certify that all information supplied with this form is correct and that folio material is my own work. Applicant s signature:. Date:.... MelbPoly Prof Writing and Editing Application Form Page 3 of 5

4 PART C ALL APPLICANTS: FOLIO OF WORK You MUST include samples of a variety of written work (no more than five pages) with this application to be considered for this course. Send copies only folios will not be returned. Your folio should be word processed in 12 point font on single-sided A4 paper. The folio may include short pieces, extracts from long pieces, examples of work in progress, fiction, nonfiction, performance pieces, poetry, academic writing and so on. If you don t have sufficient material for a folio, or are a VCE student, we suggest you attempt one or more of the following tasks: Write a short article about a local tourist attraction for a local newspaper. Write an autobiographical piece focusing on an important event in your life. Write a story about a man and a woman standing on the steps of Flinders Street Station. Please note: The purpose of the folio is purely for selection into the course. We do not provide manuscript assessment of your folio. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In no more than two A4 pages: (a) State in your own words why you wish to complete this course, briefly describe your intended career path and indicate your knowledge of the writing, editing and publishing industries, including job opportunities available now or in the future. (b) Add any further information to support your application (e.g. references, employer support). Information and Enrolment Sessions: You will be informed of upcoming Information and Enrolment Sessions for 2016 students INTERVIEW If you are required for an interview, you will be notified. The interviewer is interested in your reading, communication skills, academic background, any experience or knowledge of the writing, editing and publishing industries, your purpose in doing the course, your writing habits and your plans for the future. Direct Applicants who submit folios will be enrolled by appointment on and after November 20, MelbPoly Prof Writing and Editing Application Form Page 4 of 5

5 CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT If you wish to confirm that this application has been received by the TAFE Institute, complete the information below, and return this section with the application form and a STAMPED SELF- ADDRESSED ENVELOPE. TAFE Institutes cannot confirm by telephone that Professional Writing and Editing application forms have been received. Applicant s Name: TAFE Institute: Course Title: VTAC Course Code (if applicable): Campus: MelbPoly Prof Writing and Editing Application Form Page 5 of 5