Technician Explained

Technician
Official Names:	Technician
Type:	Profession
Activity Sector:	Applied science
Competencies:	Mathematics, science, design, analysis, critical thinking, ethics, project management, economics, creativity, problem solving
Formation:	Technical education
Employment Field:	Research and development, industry, business
Related Occupation:	Scientist, project manager, inventor

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:

1. Work safety technician
2. Systems technician
3. Sciences technician
4. Data systems technician
5. Data processing technician
6. Information systems technician
7. Cryptologic technician
8. Sonar technician
9. Engineering technician
10. Laboratory technician
11. Digital imaging technician
12. Machinery Technician
13. Machines technician
14. Electricity technician
15. Electronics technician
16. Computer repair technician
17. Automation technician
18. Pharmacy technician
19. Nail technician
20. Theatrical technician
21. 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

• History of technology
• Technical education
• Grey-collar worker

Notes and References

1. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/technician dictionary.cambridge.org
2. Web site: Technician. Dictionary.com. 7 October 2017.
3. Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundationhttp://www.gatsby.org.uk/uploads/education/reports/pdf/geoff-mason-report-2012.pdf
4. Report for HEFCE
5. Web site: Home . 2024-04-03 . Technicians . en-GB.
6. Web site: About us . 2024-04-03 . Technicians . en.
7. Web site: About Us . 2024-04-03 . UK ITSS . en-GB.