Report Writing Skills

Duration

This programme is run over 1 day.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators.

Who Should Attend

This programme is recommended for candidates who wish to learn and/or improve their Report Writing skills.

Who Should Attend

Learners must be competent in Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy and Communications at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.

Unit Standards

Relate the Purpose, Content, Form, Frequency and Recipients of a Range of Reports to the Information Needs of a Selected Business. 

Learning outcomes:

•  The regular reports are identified for a selected organisation
•  The information needs of the organisation are linked to the purpose of each identified report
• A template is drawn up for each report in the company specific format including the mandatory content headings
• A table is created listing each report, its purpose, the regular recipients and frequency of distribution.

Identify Information Sources and Organisational Procedures for Obtaining and Distributing Information Relevant to a Selected Business Function

Learning outcomes:

•  A table is created listing each report and the information sources required for input to the report. The information sources are linked to specific headings within the report.
•  A table is drawn up listing each information source, from whom it is obtainable, when it is available, its level of confidentiality, and to whom it should be returned.
• Company procedures for obtaining information sources are identified for each information source and linked to the table above

Compile Reports Related to a Selected Business Function, Ensuring Content and Format are Appropriate to Information Requirements and that Reporting Deadlines are Met.

Learning outcomes:

• The identified reports are compiled using current information.
•  The created templates are used to write the reports and any necessary modifications are made and noted, to ensure compliance with business requirements
• The identified information sources are used to provide the information required by the organisation
• The report is distributed in the required manner in time to meet the specified deadline. (e -mail, postage, internal mail, courier, and delivery)

Liase with Relevant Parties and Verify that Reported Information is in accordance with Requirements and Purpose of the Report.

Learning outcomes:

• A table is compiled listing each of the relevant recipients of the reports, a space for comments and an overall rating of the report in terms of whether it meets their information requirements and purpose.
•  The form is distributed to recipients and their comments evaluated to determine the use of the report
• Possible amendments to reports are made in line with suggestions from recipients