Written reports are an effective method of organising information and data into a form which makes them comprehensible and accessible. It is a method by which management is able to receive regular information, monitor progress and co-ordinate activities. Technical reports become the basis for discussion, decision making, planning and possible future policy. Every report is a statement of a person?s professional competence. This training programme focuses on the formal report required by a service delivery organisation and covers both the critical study and the writing of sections of reports.
Topics include:
- Interpreting the brief
- Researching the data
- Organising the data
- Preparing the first draft
- Editing the final draft
- Discussing examples of written reports
- Special features of technical reports
- Reflecting on your, or your organisations reports
On completion of this course participants will have the knowledge to:
Write a technical business report through knowledge of these processes:
- Understanding the brief
- Researching the information
- Organising the information, including mindmapping
- Preparing the first draft, including paragraph writing, use of active and passive voice and the use of plain English
- Preparing the final draft and executive summary
- Special features of technical reports including tabulation, graphics and visual material and referencing
Who Should Attend:
Senior supervisors, engineers and managers who are required to write reports and other personnel who wish to upgrade their skills.
Cost:
$405.00 + GST per person
(minimum numbers apply)
Further Information
For further information please contact Lisa Knowles | 
