{{Distinguish|Technologist (disambiguation){{!}}Technologist}} {{Short description|Professional practitioner of technology and its subclasses}} {{Other uses}} {{Infobox occupation | name = Technician | image = Technician checks circuit card.jpg | caption = Systems technician checks a circuit card that delivers telecommunications services to the Cancer Information Service at the National Cancer Institute | official_names = Technician | type = Profession | activity_sector = Applied science | competencies = Mathematics, science, design, analysis, critical thinking, ethics, project management, economics, creativity, problem solving | formation = Technical education | employment_field = Research and development, industry, business | related_occupation = Scientist, project manager, inventor }}
A '''technician''' is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique,<ref>[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/technician ''dictionary.cambridge.org'']</ref> with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Technician|url=http://www.dictionary.com/browse/technician|website=Dictionary.com|access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>
== Specialisation == The term technician covers many different specialisations. These include:
# Work safety technician # Systems technician # Sciences technician # Data systems technician # Data processing technician # Information systems technician # Cryptologic technician # Sonar technician # Engineering technician # Laboratory technician # Digital imaging technician # Machinery Technician # Machines technician # Electricity technician # Electronics technician # Computer repair technician # Automation technician # Pharmacy technician # Nail technician # Theatrical technician # Emergency Medical Technician
== Campaigns == In the UK, a shortage of skilled technicians in the science, engineering and technology sectors<ref>Report for [http://www.gatsby.org.uk/ The Gatsby Charitable Foundation][http://www.gatsby.org.uk/uploads/education/reports/pdf/geoff-mason-report-2012.pdf]</ref><ref>Report for [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.../HEFCE_technicians_in_he_2004.pdf HEFCE]</ref> has led to various campaigns to encourage more people to become technicians and to promote the role of technician.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.technicians.org.uk/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Technicians |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Technicians |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://itss.org.uk/about-us/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=UK ITSS |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== See also == *Career and Technical Education *History of technology *Technical education *Grey-collar worker
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==External links== {{Portalbar|Technology}} {{Wiktionary|technician}} {{Commons category-inline|Technicians}}
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