Technician
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]
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Airplane technician working on an airplane's wing
Specialisation
The term technician covers many different specialisations. These include:
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.
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Technician and Customer
gollark: <@!156021301654454272> vote gibson.
gollark: <@612084587740528640> vote gibson.
gollark: We can have MORE people vote Gibson!
gollark: Well, nobody won't vote for me, so maybe <@!330678593904443393> is the alternative iff Gibson doesn't accept.
gollark: ***V O T E G I B S O N***
See also
- Grey-collar worker
- Technical school
- Tradesperson
- Vocational education
References
- dictionary.cambridge.org
- "Technician". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
- Report for HEFCE
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