Course Objective:
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Formulate the purpose and goal of the writing, and develop an approach and method of persuading the audience of the main points
- Given the purpose and the persuasive message, create a report outline, and know how the various sections are going to link together to support the persuasive message
- Recognise the value of writing in plain English
- Recognise the value of visual material in technical reports, and be to match the verbal message with a graphical message
- Recognise the importance of layout, and the non-verbal messaging in the preparation of reports
- Structure and develop a technical presentation in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner
Course Outline:
This course will cover:
- Structure and Components of a Technical Report:
- Introduction to Technical Report Writing
- Report Preparation
- Report Style – Structure and Components of a Technical Report:
Title page, Table of contents, Executive Summary, Introduction, Statement of the problem, Approach/methodology, Results, Conclusions and Recommendations, Appendices
- Referencing Techniques – Harvard method of referencing
- Tips on Technical Report Writing>
- Effective presentation skills
- Structure a technical presentation to gain maximum effect
- Develop a formalised presentation
- Tips on effective presentation
For Whom:
Any person involved in writing technical reports, developing learning material/training manuals or presenting research results, who is moderately computer literate and has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, will benefit from this course.
Entry Requirements:
Participants are assumed to:
- Follow written and oral work instructions;
- Be able to listen, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 Low Intermediate (Lower Secondary) and above; and;
- Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 4 Low Intermediate (Lower Secondary).
Training Medium:
This course is conducted in English.
Training Methodology:
This course is delivered through mini-lectures, group activities and role-play.
Certification:
A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded to trainees upon completing and passing the test. Otherwise, a Certificate of Participation will be issued to those who attained a minimum attendance of 75%.
| Funding Available | Nett Course Fee Payable
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| UTAP (Call to Enquire) | S$305.20 |
- Fees stated are for a class size of 10 pax and above. For class size of less than 10 pax, kindly call Electronics Industries Training Centre (ELITC) to enquire.
- Fees stated are non-member rate. For member rate, kindly call Electronics Industries Training Centre (ELITC) to enquire.
- All courses listed except for the following are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP.
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Empowered Leadership: Mastering the New Gen Leadership
- Strategic Leadership: Navigating the New Gen Landscape
- A non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 is payable upon registration.
- ELITC reserves the right to cancel any classes due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund of fees will be made.
