This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop competencies in writing technical or non-technical reports that include some level of analysis and/or research. The term report is used to denote any required written communication that goes beyond a simple recording of facts (such as completion of a pro forma shift production schedule) and which is based on a level of analysis and/or research. Where reports include technical information or details, then the writer would have the required technical knowledge/capability. Conclusions and/or recommendations where required are based on prior research or analysis of data. The analysis and conclusions should be consistent with the level of skill and knowledge of an employee working at that level. Simple analysis and research would be required.