Specification Writing

We provide a range of nationally recognised qualifications (local government specific) and council-specific non-accredited short courses as well as other professional development training options.

Who should Attend?

This is a half day course designed to provide participants with information on the key principles that need to be observed when writing good specifications. In addition, the course content will also include coverage of common mistakes made in specification writing.

It needs to be acknowledged up front that individual councils may have additional policy and procedural guidance on specification writing. This course is not designed to drill down to procedural and process level but rather to give an overview of the principles that would apply to specification writing in most organisations.

Short Course details

Short Course Topics
Introduction to Specification
What is specification?
What is not included in a specification?
Identifying Requirements Before preparing a specification?
Identifying Customer Needs
Identification of stakeholders
Obtaining stakeholder input
Expectation Management
Writing the Specification?
The structure of a specification
TSpecification writing principles
Define simple requirements simply
Different Types of Specifications
Technical; Functional; Performance
Exemplar
Common problems with Specifications
Inappropriate Customisation
Disregarding Performance Requirements
Use of brand names
Delivery
Our instructor-led training course provides participants with an interactive session including group discussions, case study reviews and Question and Answer sessions. Our trainers can customise or tailor the course to your specifications or needs and deliver in-house providing you with a cost-effective and efficient training session.
Duration & location
This is a 90 minute awareness session and can be delivered in any metropolitan or regional area of Queensland. Customisation is available based on individual council requirements.
Fees & Inclusions

Our training course will include:

  • Instructor-led training
  • Statement of Attendance
  • Course workbook

Upcoming Dates:

    4 July 2024
    Virtual Delivery or Inhouse training available
    10 September 2024
    Virtual Delivery or Inhouse training available
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