Proofreading Level 3

Course Code: ASC120
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Have you ever considered a career as a Freelance Proofreader?

Proofreading can be a rewarding full-time profession or an ideal way to boost your income.
Examine the differences between a copy-editors and proofreaders and between British and English proofreading.
Understand how to use correct proofreading symbols and revisit basic grammar including speech, nouns and pronouns, punctuation and spelling.
Learn to identify common problems when using phrases and clauses and discover the function of the style sheet.
Gain the skills to use layout and other formatting issues to develop the entire text.

This course also offers some useful tips and sources for further development.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. The course materials also include Appendix I, a glossary of grammatical terms; Appendix II, a list of standard symbols used in proofreading; and a Bibliography listing helpful references, including relevant websites.

Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email.

You will have more than enough time to complete your course so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Grammar Review I: Nouns and Pronouns
Unit 3: Grammar Review II: Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs and Prepositions
Unit 4: Grammar Review III: Clauses and Sentences
Unit 5: Punctuation
Unit 6: Common Problems at the Word Level
Unit 7: Common Problems at the Phrase or Clause Level
Unit 8: Working or Preparing A Style Sheet
Unit 9: Conclusion

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 360 hours to complete.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course material by post or online, plus tutor support by telephone and email.

Qualification

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You will have 12 months to complete this course so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines. This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work back to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certification.