Advanced Technical Writing for the Manufacturing Sector

This programme aims to establish a high standard of technical writing within manufacturing organisations. The programme will provide practical guidance on templates, layout, style and language to develop documentation, which is factual, coherent, succinct, and readable for an intended audience. The course will incorporate key concepts such as Corrective and Preventative actions (CAPA), deviations and root cause analysis.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Learners who wish to upskill in advanced technical writing for the manufacturing sector, particularly those who are employed in the Life Science industries of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Device (manufacturing or assembly) - where specific regulatory requirements for documentation are required. Learners will be introduced to the importance of data integrity and preparing documentation for auditors.

Learner prerequisites:

Candidates should at minimum have completed the Junior Cert with pass grades in at least five ordinary level subjects (including Maths and English).

Learning outcomes:

On completion of this programme the learner should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective technical documents for a defined target audience.
• Understand their target audience and identify the regulatory expectations for technical writing and documentation.
• Apply ALCOA (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate) principles and understand the importance of data integrity.
• Ensure all information documented presents with a logical flow and is chronologically organised.
• Apply a consistent approach to the structuring of documents and reports.
• Demonstrate the ability to write with focus and present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate an awareness of root cause analysis methodology and CAPA documentation

Course Content:

• Definition of Technical Writing, Good Documentation Practices and regulatory requirements


• ALCOA principles, the importance of data integrity and the challenges faced when developing high standard manufacturing documentation


• Characteristics of effective technical writing and document design, templates, layout, language and standardisation


• Technical writing skills required when documenting CAPA investigations and root cause analysis


• The importance of audience recognition and writing for auditors

Duration:

1 Day

Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

Short Exercise/Quiz (to check for understanding – not marked)

Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

Vendor Certificate of Completion

Progression Pathway:

Possible options for progression form this course are as follows:


Certificate in Operational Excellence (Special Purpose Award/QQI Level 6: 25 Credits: AMC22150) or


Certificate in Supply Chain (Special Purpose Award/QQI Level 6: 25 Credits AMC22151)