Institute of Professional Editors Limited

The Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) has initiated the development of an accreditation scheme for Australian editors. The scheme will be two-tiered, providing for accreditation at a level of competence (Accredited Editor) and at a senior level (Advanced Accredited Editor).

The date for the first editing exam has been set for Saturday 18 October 2008. The three-hour exam is based on Australian Standards for Editing Practice and will earn successful candidates the rank of Accredited Editor (AE). It is expected that an editor with two to three years' full-time editing experience or equivalent will pass the exam. The exam will be handwritten and delivered simultaneously in each state/territory capital.