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A technician is a worker in a field of
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A technician is a worker in a field of technology
Technology is the application of knowledge to reach practical goals in a specifiable and reproducible way. The word ''technology'' may also mean the product of such an endeavor. The use of technology is widely prevalent in medicine, scien ...
who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.
Specialisation
The term technician covers many different specialisations. These include: *Theatrical technician
A theatrical technician (also known as a tech, technician, theatre tech, theatre technician, or techie) is a person who operates technical equipment and systems in the performing arts and entertainment industry. In contrast to performers, thi ...
* School laboratory technician
* Engineering technician
An engineering technician is a professional trained in skills and techniques related to a specific branch of technology, with a practical understanding of the relevant engineering concepts. Engineering technicians often assist engineers and eng ...
* Laboratory technician
A laboratory technician is a person who works in a laboratory performing analytical or experimental procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment and assisting scientists with their work.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first use o ...
* Electronics technician
Campaigns
In the UK, a shortage of skilled technicians in the science, engineering and technology sectorsReport foHEFCE
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See also
* Grey-collar worker *Technical school
In the United States, a technical school is a type of two-year college that covers specialized fields such as business, finance, hospitality, tourism, construction, engineering, visual arts, information technology and community work.
Associa ...
*Tradesperson
A tradesman, tradeswoman, or tradesperson is a skilled worker that specializes in a particular trade (occupation or field of work). Tradesmen usually have work experience, on-the-job training, and often formal vocational education in contrast t ...
*Vocational education
Vocational education is education that prepares people to work as a technician or to take up employment in a skilled craft or trade as a tradesperson or artisan. Vocational Education can also be seen as that type of education given to an i ...
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