Technician

Technician
Systems technician checks a circuit card that delivers telecommunications services to the Cancer Information Service at the National Cancer Institute
Occupation
NamesTechnician
Occupation type
Profession
Activity sectors
Applied science
Description
CompetenciesMathematics, 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. For example:

Specific 'technician' roles also exist in the United States Armed Forces. Titles include:

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

Technical occupations with partial overlap

History and education

References

  1. ↑ dictionary.cambridge.org
  2. ↑ "Technician". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. ↑ Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
  4. ↑ Report for HEFCE
  5. ↑ "Home". Technicians. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  6. ↑ "About us". Technicians. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  7. ↑ "About Us". UK ITSS. Retrieved 2024-04-03.

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