Unit Code: COM402.

Unit Name: Technical Communication for Engineers

Description: The course is specifically for engineering students studying at the diploma level. Students will work on realistic and contextualised tasks from their respective engineering fields or industries. Through intensive engineering activities, fieldwork and projects, students acquire competencies in interpreting and articulating experiences by presenting written/oral reports and instructions on related engineering experiences. technical tools such as video, Microsoft powerpoint presentations will be incorporated in the class assessments to encourage a more engaged and inquiry based learning process. This will boost students morale and confidence to engage and communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Write effective reports for both engineering and non-technical audiences. 2. Prepare written engineering documents using appropriate graphics, tables and illustrations. 3. Write and use bibliography/ references using the Harvard method. 4. Use proper referencing techniques/formats from journals, magazines, newspapers, brochures, books, articles, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, websites. 5. Use technical tools such as videos and Microsoft Power Point in oral presentations. 6. Articulate experiences from engineering experiences and projects to both engineering and non-technical audiences. 7. Give clear oral presentations on a range of written reports and other documentation relevant to the engineering discipline that convey information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. 8. Present work verbally in a clear and articulate manner, using visual aids appropriately in a range of contexts. 9. Improve the clarity of technical reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of engineering students. 10. Understand and use technical English jargons in engineering reports and write-ups. 11. Comprehend the structure and language of instructions. 12. Deliver clear oral instructions and steps on respective procedures relevant to engineering to both technical and non-technical audiences and others in group exercises.

Prerequisite: The student must have passed English with a minimum of 50% mark and a pass in Y12 exam or Equivalent

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1