SCF-8

Produce technical documents

Produce technical drawings, reports, instructions, and other documentation to specify designs, explain design decisions, document technical budgets, describe procedures, and record the results of testing

Proficiency levels

Level Description
Aware
  • Can describe the importance of documenting designs, decisions, and test results
  • Can interpret basic technical documents e.g. schedules, test plans, quality reports, or engineering designs.
  • Can describe standard formatting, terminology, and document control processes (e.g. versioning, sign-offs).
Practitioner
  • Can prepare basic technical drawings, reports, instructions, and test documentation to explain designs and record testing results, meeting accepted standards.
  • Can interpret and respond appropriately to technical documents provided by others (e.g. supplier specifications, customer requirements).
  • Can incorporate feedback and revisions into technical documents to address comments from stakeholders, such as design reviewers or test engineers.
  • Can apply relevant industry standards (e.g. ECSS, ISO, or company-specific requirements) when producing documentation.
Senior Practitioner
  • Can prepare complex technical documentation that effectively communicates design concepts, decisions, and test results.
  • Can review and provide constructive feedback on documentation produced by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with required standards.
  • Can manage the document lifecycle, including approval processes, version control, and traceability.
Expert
  • Can lead the development of comprehensive and large-scale documentation packages for complex systems, ensuring all design, testing, and procedural details are accurately represented.
  • Can align technical documentation with stakeholder requirements, regulatory standards, and project objectives.
  • Can mentor and train others in producing high-quality technical documents.

Other taxonomies

Equivalent or similar competencies in other taxonomies.

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Taxonomy Competency
ESCO provide technical documentation
L6 Space Apprenticeship Produce space engineering designs, specifications and drawings. For example, for tender and manufacturing stages.
L6 Space Apprenticeship Prepare and apply technical documentation. For example, schedules, test plans, test reports, quality reports, and the digital tools used for their preparation.