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Produce and manage technical publications

Produce and manage technical publications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234029
State Code
OEW80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines engineering skills and knowledge required to develop and produce engineering-related technical publications and to manage publications for use within an organisation and by downstream users including contractors and final customers.Applications include workshop manuals, operating instructions, parts catalogues, procedures manuals and related technical publications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop technical publications
  • 1.1 Identify the requirement for technical publications
  • 1.2 Determine the required medium, style and layout
  • 1.3 Obtain or access relevant data
  • 1.4 Identify potential problems and consult relevant experts involved in product engineering design and/or production
  • 1.5 Determine resolution strategies
  • 1.6 Draft the publication using relevant guidelines and specified or selected software package
  • 1.7 Select required graphics and prepare illustrator briefs to meet requirements
  • 1.8 Observe copyright legislation
  • 1.9 Insert completed graphics into the draft and add annotations and/or labels
  • 1.10 Prepare the draft for publication and submit for editorial review
2. Produce and distribute technical publications
  • 2.1 Submit proof copy of the publication or publication amendment for client acceptance
  • 2.2 Arrange publication in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Update distribution records, as required, and arrange delivery or distribution of the completed publication
3. Manage the amendment of technical publications
  • 3.1 Identify the need for publication amendment action
  • 3.2 Initiate amendment action in line with identified need
  • 3.3 Produce or edit draft amendments
  • 3.4 Arrange production and distribution of amendments in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Manage the distribution and control of technical publications
  • 4.1 Establish a publication distribution and amendment control system
  • 4.2 Manage publications in accordance with regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor the operation of the publication distribution and control system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8124 MEM234029A Produce and manage technical publications Unit of competency