Systems technician checks a circuit card that delivers telecommunications services to the Cancer Information Service at the National Cancer Institute
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| 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 | Research and development, industry, business |
Related jobs | Scientist, project manager, inventor |
Atechnician 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]
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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