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If you have a technical background and are interested in writing as a career there are now many opportunities to enter the technical publications field.

The increase in demand for technical publications has produced an acute shortage of technical authors. Positions are available in all parts of the country and in Western Europe for personnel with suitable technical backgrounds

The technical author is essentially a communicator of practical information relating to a particular range of products. The communication is directed towards language teachers various groups of readers who are either potential buyers of a product or who, having bought the product, require support documentation to operate and maintain the equipment.

The products range from domestic appliances to every conceivable type of industrial, commercial and military equipment. To carry out these duties professionally the author requires a range of basic skills and knowledge. The Tutortex course provides for the full development of these basic skills and all necessary information relating to the day-to-day work in a technical publications department.

Technical personnel who are experienced in the operation, maintenance and servicing of equipment will readily appreciate the value of good support documentation. The professional technical author is a valued member of a company's support personnel. A well written and presented manual will invariably reflect the quality of the associated equipment. Technical authors are recruited from many sources including:

• Computer hardware/software personnel
• Mechanical, electrical and electronic technicians
• Equipment servicing and maintenance engineers
• Scientific and medical technicians
• Equipment installation engineers
• Ex-service technicians
• Draughtsmen/women
• Technical illustrators
• Instrument technicians
• Test engineers