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Technical Writer

Digital, Computers & Informatics

  • Average Salary

    RM2500 - RM 5000

  • Career Trends

    -

  • Compability

What is Technical Writer?

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2500 - RM 5000

Example of a Job Position

Documentation Designer
Author of Technical Info
Narrative Writer
Requirements Analyst
Technical Writer

Task

? Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology ? Maintain records and files of work and revisions ? Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel ? Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material ? Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods

Knowledge

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, such as managing words, managing documents and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand

  • 2

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

  • 5

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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