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Write reports

Write reports

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM16010
State Code
OAV01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to write technical or non-technical reports that include a basic level of analysis and/or research.The term report is used to denote any required written communication that goes beyond a simple recording of facts such as completion of a pro forma shift production schedule.Conclusions and/or recommendations where required are based on prior research or analysis of data. The analysis and conclusions should be consistent with the level of skill and knowledge of an employee working at that level.Where more than a simple level of data research and analysis is necessary to produce information for the report, Unit MEM16009 Research and analyse engineering information should also be selected.For preparation of simple technical reports, unit MEM16014 Report technical information should be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: BUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify report requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Identify requirements for a written report and confirm with appropriate persons
  • 1.3 Access information for the report according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Assess information for currency, accuracy and relevance for inclusion in the report
2 Prepare and produce report
  • 2.1 Develop a structure and outline of the report according to identified report requirements
  • 2.2 Write the report using terminology appropriate to the reader and established principles of report writing
  • 2.3 Base findings and conclusions on factual analysis
  • 2.4 Give recommendations, alternatives/suggestions and supply supporting evidence, as required
  • 2.5 Apply protocols, conventions and legal requirements related to acknowledgements and intellectual property, where necessary
3 Finalise and distribute report
  • 3.1 Check the report for accuracy and edit, as required
  • 3.2 Ensure the completed report is consistent with objectives and requirements
  • 3.3 Copy and distribute the report and store according to instructions and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5538 MEM16010A Write reports Unit of competency