Technician
Professional practitioner of technology and its subclasses
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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]
NamesTechnician
Occupation type
ProfessionActivity sectors
Applied scienceCompetenciesMathematics, science, design, analysis, critical thinking, ethics, project management, economics, creativity, problem solving
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:
- 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
