Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Development of professional writing, reporting, and presentation skills specific to engineering and technology sectors.
Course overview
This course focuses on the communication skills required in engineering and technology workplaces. You will learn how to write professional documents, create technical presentations, and communicate complex information clearly. The course covers report writing, email etiquette, visual data presentation, and project documentation.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective for students in the Power Engineering Technician program. It is also open to students in other engineering-technology programs who need to strengthen their professional communication skills.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Produce clear technical reports, memos, and emails for engineering audiences.
- Design effective visual aids and presentations for technical project updates.
- Summarise complex technical data into accessible executive briefs.
- Apply industry-standard documentation formats and style guides.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Technical report | 30 |
| Presentation | 25 |
| Mid-term exam | 20 |
| Final project portfolio | 25 |