Technical Report Writing
The basics of communication are discussed at the outset with the emphasis on using plain English. This is followed by discussing the general structure of reports outlined to ensure clear dissemination of written information. Specific report styles are covered in detail, from management and sales reports to project reports and business case preparation. The development of clear, concise and unambiguous instructions, procedures and manuals are detailed.
The course demonstrates the value and methods of good writing by using lots of examples, contrasting good and bad, to indicate which writing styles work and which don't - and why.
Watch the video above to hear Ferrovial Agroman's graduate engineers share their thoughts about the training.
Sessions begin at 9:00 and finish at 17:00. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch are included in the programme.
- Session 1 - Communications
- Session 2 - Software aids for writing
- Session 3 - General structure of reports
- Session 4 - Specific reports
- Session 5 - Instructions and procedures and manuals
- Session 6 - Business letters and emails
- Session 7 - Reviewing reports
- Session 8 - Format and layout of reports
- Session 9 - Writing effectively
Tutor
Stanley Daniels
BSc CEng MIEE MRAeS
Stanley is a highly experienced tutor delivering specialist engineering training across a wide variety of industries, ranging from utilities, oil and gas, railways, automobile and local government. He strives to stimulate original thinking in all his courses, aiming to make you better at your job by encouraging you to innovate.
Stanley has 25 years' experience as an ICE Training tutor. He has delivered specialist engineering training to organisations in a variety of industries, ranging from electricity supply, oil and gas, railways, automobile to local government. Many of his training modules contain original thoughts and fresh insights into complicated issues.
The eLearning modules cover the following:
- Communications
- Plain English
- Formal Reports
- Specific Reports
- Instructions
- Technical Writing
Each of the six modules could be completed in an hour. A digital certificate will be available for download on completion of the modules.
Duration
This course equates to 360 minutes or 6 hours of CPD activity.
Please note that the licence is valid for6 months only from date of purchase.
By the end of this training delegates should understand:
- How to plan produce technical reports that communicate effectively to the reader
- How to structure specific technical reports
- How to create a reader-friendly format and layout
- How to write technically in plain simple English
- How to use software aids for better writing
This course is for anyone who has to communicate results, write reports, compose technical documents, or write specifications, including:
- Supervisors
- Clients
- Contractors
- Sub-contractors
- Graduate engineers