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]
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.
gollark: 😄 > that weird emoji thing
gollark: Idea: a bot to automatically update the topic whenever anyone says "is this [whatever]".
gollark: It's still late here, so bye.
gollark: Voice chat is weirdly busy now, and inconveniently just at a time when I can't really stay on very long.
gollark: You just have random CPUs lying around?
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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