Required skills

Required skills include

identifying the requirement for technical documentation

determining original sources for researching and verifying engineeringrelated technical content

determining the style and layout of technical documentation

analysing designing planning executing and verifying content requirements against engineering and other technical data from original sources

determining procedures for review and amendment

developing and applying version control procedures

effectively controlling technical documentation distribution and archiving of completed documentation

using oral and written communication to convey broad and specialised information in a variety of media and formats

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

word processing spreadsheet and database software to produce technical documentation

typical sources for researching engineering and technical data for applications and discipline area

types of technical documentation

layouts for technical documentation

version and distribution control systems

archiving systems

legislative and regulatory requirements associated with technical documentation that are relevant to the organisation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

identify and establish engineering and organisation goals and requirements for the project or operation that may bear on the production of technical documentation

establish resources required for the research production distribution and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation including labour materials and equipment within budgets and procedures

identify and consult original sources of engineering and technical data

produce technical documentation and verify for technical accuracy and suitability for application

distribute technical documentation to users

arrange for handling of enquires updates and version control

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job or a combination of both on and off the job assessment based on appropriate project and simulation activities Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations Where simulation is used for this unit it is important that the simulation includes appropriate testing of the suitability of the produced documentation for user groups For example production of standard operating procedures should include testing of the standard operating procedures for ease of use by operators or other target groups and accuracy of description of the process or equipment covered by the standard operating procedures

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning engineering knowledge to technical documentation production

Assessment methods should include questioning or other assessment method on sources and extent of engineering knowledge to ensure ability interpret apply and verify engineering content for documents

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

The requirement for technical documentation

Types of technical documentation

Original sources

Version control

Distribution control

Archiving of technical documentation

Regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures