SYNOPSIS

Technical Report Writing is a feature in the everyday life of an Engineer. If it is so, why then engineers face difficulties and in some cases unable to submit a technical report fit to be accepted meeting the Professional Interview (PI) requirement? The new ‘enhanced PI’ format seeks demonstration of evidence in the technical report and indeed for some to include these experiences and translated in accordance to the competencies may pose some difficulty. This course shall deal with aspects of technical report writing that will cover:

• Reasons for technical report writing
• Writing techniques
• Criteria of good technical writing
• Writing format & choosing appropriate illustrations
• Presenting your report

The trainer has been guiding numerous candidates through the process of PI and is willing to share the experience with participants in technical report writing.


SPEAKER’S PROFILE

First Admiral Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad bin Hj Omar joined the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in 1975 and graduated from UTM with a B.E Mechanical in 1982. Whilst in the Navy he pursued his Masters of Science program in Business Engineering Management a twinning UTM/Warwick UK program. After 28 years of service both in shore establishments and onboard ships he raised to the rank of First Admiral, the highest rank an engineer could be at that time. First Admiral Dato’ Ir. Ahmad Murad retired from the RMN early at the age of 49 in 2007 and ventured into the industrial world as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Motor Technology Industry Sdn Bhd dealing with micro precision machining and remanufacturing of diesel engines and 3 years later as a chief consultant for a Six Sigma Consultancy company.  Late 2010 he joined OMAHAMS Corporation Sdn Bhd till this day.

During all the years of experience, Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad covered an expanse of experience and knowledge in project management, ship building and repairs. From as early as 1984 he was already involved with the RMN’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (KD MARIKH) a 75 meter vessel and later served onboard for three years. In 1990 he was sent to Yarrows Shipyard Glasgow Scotland on a one year exchange program attached to the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate building program where shipbuilding techniques of the modern day technology was evident. Upon his return, he was later posted to KD LEKIR a German built Corvette for a three year duty. Outside the Navy, Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad has enhanced his experienced further with hands at the helm of OMAHAMS Corp Sdn Bhd a Bumiputera Marine Service & Supply company involved with the Ship Life Extension Program for KD KASTURI Class vessel, KD PERANTAU complete outfitting retrofitting, repairs of KM BUNGA MAS 5 and KD PERAK just to name a few.  

First Admiral Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad today is a fellow of IEM, fellow of IMarEST, member of SNAME (USA) and ASEAN Eng. He is also a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Marine Engineer. Recently IMarEST U.K made him an Honorary Vice President for life in recognition of his excellent and outstanding contributions in the maritime industry both local and international. Currently he is also a Vice President of Institution of Engineers Malaysia.