UNIT CODE

MANDATORY FIELD

DBETSW602

UNIT TITLE

MANDATORY FIELD

Perform technical specification writing and presentation

APPLICATION

MANDATORY FIELD

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research, design and apply accurate and comprehensive technical and specification writing and presentation skills.

The unit of competency is applied by technicians in an engineering environment where collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information for report writing and delivery forms the basis of important decision making.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research and determine the fundamentals of technical writing

1.1

Research and determine the development process for technical documents

1.2

Establish the outline for a technical document

1.3

Create a simple technical document to reflect the intended audience, concept requirements and available resources.

2

Create technical reports in standard workplace format(s)

2.1

Identify report types used for technical writing

2.2

Evaluate writing techniques and formats in technical contexts

2.3

Compile formal reports in standard formats applicable to given technical contexts

3

Create a specification in the prescribed format

3.1

Evaluate writing technique suitability for a given concept

3.2

Adapt and prepare a formal technical specification

3.3

Refine written material using basic editing techniques to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, technical accuracy, vocabulary and style requirements.

3.4

Complete the final version to satisfy the requirement of a technical specification.

4

Convert technical reports into oral presentations

4.1

Prepare a PowerPoint slideshow to present the essence of a technical article

4.2

Identify the issues to be kept in mind while preparing for and conducting a live presentation

FOUNDATION SKILLS

MANDATORY FIELD

Foundation skills essential for performance in this unit are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION

MANDATORY FIELD

Module DBE2 Technical and Specification Writing is equivalent.

TITLE

MANDATORY FIELD

Assessment requirements for DBETSW602 - Perform technical specification writing and presentation

PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE

MANDATORY FIELD

To achieve competency in this unit a person must satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria included in the unit. The person must also:

·       Research technical and specification writing techniques for an industry sector

·       Compile, write and present a short report in at least two of the following technical formats:

(a) Technical memo reports

(b) Technical proposals

(c) Equipment/maintenance manuals

(d) Journal articles

·       Plan and organise resources to complete the writing tasks

·       Perform editing techniques to refine the tasks

·       Accurately follow a given workplace style guide or format guide

·       Use:

o   specified workplace standards for a range of written contexts including numbers, formula, tables and labelling of tables, figures and charts

o   the level of English grammar, spelling and punctuation as specified by workplace standards

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE

MANDATORY FIELD

To achieve competency in this unit a person must satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria included in the unit. This includes knowledge of:

·       Writing techniques for each of the following technical contexts:

(a) Technical memo reports

(b) Technical proposals

(c) Equipment/maintenance manuals

(d) Journal articles

·       Editing techniques to refine writing

·       Use of workplace standards in style guides for the formats required

ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS

MANDATORY FIELD

Assessment conditions:

All assessment must be completed in accordance with work health and safety standards.

When assessments are conducted remotely, invigilation software must be used to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers or marking guides must be provided for all assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

Assessors must have worked for at least 3 years in industry where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

The RTO must take appropriate steps, as an ongoing procedure, to verify information about trainer and assessor’s qualifications, vocational competencies and current industry skills.