Technician

For other uses, see Technician (disambiguation).

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]

Technician

Systems technician checks a circuit card that delivers telecommunications services to the Cancer Information Service at the National Cancer Institute
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

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

• Career and Technical Education
• History of technology
• Technical education
• Grey-collar worker