Technician
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A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique,[1] with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.[2]
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[3][4] has led to various campaigns to encourage more people to become technicians and to promote the role of technician.[5][6][7]
See also
- Career and Technical Education
- History of technology
- Technical education
- Grey-collar worker
References
- ↑ dictionary.cambridge.org
- ↑ "Technician". http://www.dictionary.com/browse/technician.
- ↑ Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundation[1]
- ↑ Report for HEFCE
- ↑ "Home" (in en-GB). https://www.technicians.org.uk/.
- ↑ "About us" (in en). https://www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/.
- ↑ "About Us" (in en-GB). https://itss.org.uk/about-us/.
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