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Technical author apprenticeships

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Technical author apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • applying directly
  • completing specialised training courses


    • University

    You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification in a subject like: 

    • science 
    • computing
    • journalism 
    • engineering 
    • telecommunications
    • pharmaceuticals 
    You can do technical communication and writing courses at postgraduate level. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

    Direct Application
    You can apply to companies directly. Employers will expect you to have in-depth industry knowledge and experience of writing and editing in their sector. You'll need to show you can research and interpret complex information and communicate it clearly. You'll also need to know about: 

    • content planning and strategy
    • writing to brand style or other guidelines
    •  user behaviour - how people read and absorb information 
    • project management
    Other Routes
    You may be able to find work after doing short, specialised training courses in: content planning writing styles quality assurance costing project management The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators may have details of short courses like these and how to find them. 

    Technical author apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of English language 
    • excellent written communication skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • knowledge of media production and communication 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • administration skills 
    • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Technical author apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you could: 

    • collect and edit complex information 
    • produce new documents like manuals and instructions 
    • update or rewrite existing documents 
    • commission photographs or illustrations
    • work on digital or multi-channel content like blogs, e-learning or podcasts 
    • test what you've written with content users 
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or from home.

    Career path and progression - Technical author apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a technical author for a larger organisation, or move into technical editing.

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