Essential Writing for APS 5-6 Levels - April

Date
Duration
Two 3-hour face-to-screen sessions. 9:30AM - 12:30PM (AEST)
Event type
Course sessions
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
Price
$1225.00 per attendee
Max Capacity
16 seats
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Essential writing for APS 5–6 levels is designed for APS employees who produce documents involving analysis or evidence-based argument. It is aimed at APS levels 5–6, but is suitable for all APS and executive levels who need to improve their analytical writing. The program focuses on briefs and minutes (internal documents with advice and recommendations) and non-routine correspondence (letters and emails).

This content has been provided by a third party in consultation with the APS Academy.

Participant benefits

  • Use an analytical and evidence-based approach to writing.
  • Write briefs and minutes that allow well-informed decision-making.
  • Edit substance and style to ensure non-routine documents achieve purpose and meet reader expectations.

Suitable for

APS 5 - APS 6 and APS employees and executive levels who need to improve their analytical writing.

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with Working in Government craft at the Foundation level.

Considerations

There is a pre-work component that is required to be completed prior to the commencement of the program.

Price

$1225 per attendee. Payment by credit card.

Related topics

Communication

Face-to-screen considerations

  • Prior to the session start date, it is suggested that you check if your agency’s network has any restrictions using any virtual classroom platform. If you are unable to access the virtual classroom platform on your work device or network, you will need to use a personal device.
  • Please ensure you have access to a working camera and microphone to participate.

 

How to register - Additional Information

  • To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile. 
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* Capacity limits may apply. Please log into APSLearn to check availability. 

  • If the session is full or none of the additional sessions are suitable, you can express your interest, through APSLearn, for this event. You will be added to a mailing list to be notified when a new session becomes available.