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A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique,<ref>dictionary.cambridge.org</ref> with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
SpecialisationEdit
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
CampaignsEdit
In the UK, a shortage of skilled technicians in the science, engineering and technology sectors<ref>Report for The Gatsby Charitable Foundation[1]</ref><ref>Report for HEFCE</ref> has led to various campaigns to encourage more people to become technicians and to promote the role of technician.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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