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| 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 |
Atechnician is a worker in a field oftechnology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique,[1] with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.[2]
The term technician covers many different specialisations. These include:
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]
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