4 Part 4: V-Modell Reference Roles
4.2 Roles
4.2.32 Technical Author
Description
The Technical Author (Technical Writer) develops and prepares the (technical) documentation and the »Training Documentation and conducts acquirer instructions within the scope of the »V-Modell Project.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Developing acquirer documentation and preparing the documentation concept,
- recording technical information and data, which are required for future use, operation and maintenance, from the logistic databases and technical archives,
- preparing technical manuals or electronic documentation in accordance with the specified documentation concept,
- cooperating in the specification and review of the acquirer instruction requirements included in offers and contracts,
- preparing training documents and CAT (computer-aided training),
- preparing (including the preparation of training documents) and conducting acquirer instructions,
- editing information and data, allocating them to various target groups.
Skill profile
- Technical understanding,
- capability to convert technical facts and connections into target group-oriented descriptions and programs of instruction,
- capability to express himself clearly in text and graphics,
- didactic/rhetoric capabilities,
- foreign language skills as required by the project,
- capability to identify and stress essential statements,
- knowledge and mastery of the processes, procedures, methods and tools required for the task,
- qualification as trainer/instructor,
- knowledge of the legal regulations and standards.
Role Allocation
The role of the Technical Author should be staffed as soon as documentation or training documents must be prepared or acquirer instructions must be conducted within the scope of the project.
Responsible for
Spare Parts Catalog, Maintenance Documentation, Repair Documentation, Training Documentation, Logistic Support Documentation, In-Service Documentation
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