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| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Technician |
| Occupation type | Profession |
| Activity sectors | Applied science |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Mathematics, science, design, analysis, critical thinking, ethics, project management, economics, creativity, problem solving |
| Education required | Technical education |
| Fields of employment | Research and development, industry, business |
| Related jobs | Scientist, project manager, inventor |
A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.
Specialisation
The term technician covers many different specialisations. These include:
- Work safety technician
- Systems technician
- Sciences technician
- Data systems technician
- Data processing technician
- Information systems technician
- Cryptologic technician
- Sonar technician
- Engineering technician
- Laboratory technician
- Digital imaging technician
- Machinery Technician
- Machines technician
- Electricity technician
- Electronics technician
- Computer repair technician
- Automation technician
- Pharmacy technician
- Nail technician
- Theatrical technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
Campaigns
In the UK, a shortage of skilled technicians in the science, engineering and technology sectors has led to various campaigns to encourage more people to become technicians and to promote the role of technician.
See also
References
- dictionary.cambridge.org
- "Technician". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
- Report for HEFCE
- "Home". Technicians. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- "About us". Technicians. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- "About Us". UK ITSS. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
External links
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