Standards & Consultancy

At Shufrans, we work according to international technical documentation standards such as S1000D, S2000M, ATA-iSpec 2200 and Shipdex, while having the flexibility to deal with your specific requirements.

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Technical Writing

An important aspect of content development is technical writing. At Shufrans TechDocs, we focus on clarity in documentation. Therefore, we ensure that language is not an obstacle for users to read and understand the information to be conveyed.

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Simplified Technical English

ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) is an international writing standard that helps to make technical documentation less ambiguous, easier to understand and faster to translate.

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Certified ASD-STE100 Training

We are the global leader in ASD-STE100 training and consultancy. Our certified Simplified Technical English training workshops are conducted by seasoned industry experts.

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  • Frans is very professional person, he's really good in handling customers/clients. When I worked with him, he always shows his enthusiasm, initiative, intelligence, and volunteered for cooperative opportunities in the business. I recommend him with the highest regard.
    Achmad Syifa Manager, Aircraft Base Maintenance Capability Development & Improvement, PT. GMF Aeroasia
  • The introduction to ASD-STE100 has offered me some helpful insights into the theoretical background of this technical language standard. The STE rules are governed a logical flow of technical information. I would certainly recommend this course to writers who are interested in changing the way of technical writing with buy-in from the company. Overall, I have enjoyed Shumin's presentation!
    Markus Burri, Project Manager ZetaVision GmbH
  • Shumin is personable and easy to work with, so it was great to work together on aviation management related events during her tenure. She is a good communicator, and a consultative manager who would often involve others in problem solving, team building, and focuses her time on more important activities while providing proper recognition, which I am appreciative of.
    Joyce Tay Senior Executive, Programme & Event Management at Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
  • Shumin is a reference in the STE field. As a neophyte, I can hardly give you an advice. I regularly check your post on YouTube and I learn a lot from the videos and articles you post on the Internet. One word–continue. The best lesson I learnt is: Never use a long word where a short one will do. This rule forces the writer to be simple, yet concise. It is the golden rule of STE.
    TCLoc Master's Student Master in Technical Communication and Localization
  • I attended a Simplified English course given by Frans in Israel. He’s an excellent presenter, making the subject relevant and interesting. Frans provided expert advice on how to implement the Simplified English standard. Following the seminar, I have a much better understanding of the topic, which is already helping me and my team in our ongoing documentation projects. Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
    Yehonatan (Yoni) Palmer Director, Documentation Solutions, ECI

  • I absolutely enjoyed participating in your course! I came away with a significantly deeper understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE). For the introduction to STE itself, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a perfect score – 10 out of 10! It truly laid a strong foundation for the concepts.

    Out of all the STE rules we covered, rule 5.1 particularly resonated with me. The emphasis on keeping sentences short and concise, with a maximum of 20 words for procedures, makes perfect sense. It definitely streamlines the instructions and improves clarity.

    The STE presentations and exercises we reviewed were also fantastic, and I would rate them a very strong 9 out of 10. They provided a great balance of explanation and practical application, solidifying the learning. Overall, this STE course has been an incredibly valuable experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to all my colleagues! They would undoubtedly benefit from the clear and concise communication techniques emphasized in the course.

    Technical Editor Grundfos
  • Shumin possesses an in-depth knowledge of the English language and of Simplified Technical English (STE). We covered a lot of ground in the area of STE within a short time!
    Berry Jansen Senior Technical Author, Triview
  • The goals and expectations of the course were laid out clearly. My favourite STE rule was rule 4.2: Do not omit words or use contractions to make your sentences shorter. I tend to shorten sentences as much as possible so I had to pay extra attention each time to ensure accuracy. I've found the course to be very interesting, and Shumin has conveyed the message very well. It would be great if we had more time to go through more assignments during class.
    TCLoc Master's Student University of Strasbourg
  • This was a great course with very useful and practical knowledge for my work. Simplified Technical English (STE) encourages users to always refer to the approved list of verbs and nouns in the STE dictionary before writing their technical documentation. The active voice is also a very useful and powerful tool in sending loud and clear instructions to our users. Starting a warning or caution with a simple and clear command is also very crucial in my line of work. Shumin's delivery of the training is highly organised, and she has been most patient with our comments, questions, and feedback the whole time.
    Abdel Alazeem Arafah Service Coordinator, NIMR Automotive
  • The introduction to ASD-STE100 seemed very relaxed at first, but there is a lot of information. Also I had some knowledge of STE, so it was quite interesting to see the responses of other participants. When it come to writing short sentences in STE and verbs like "MAKE SURE", "OBEY", "SHOW" are STE preferences that I lean towards. I've appreciated the the exercises demonstrated flexibility and offered us an opportunity to discuss alternative solutions during this training. For someone who will be confronted with STE, I highly recommend Shumin and the services of Shufrans TechDocs.
    LeAnne Platt, Principal Technical Author, Schindler Management

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