Technician
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A '''technician''' is generally someone in a [[technology|technological]] field who has a relatively practical understanding of the general theoretical principles of that field, e.g., as compared to an [[engineer]] in that field. They are generally much more versed in [[wikt:technique|technique]] compared to the average [[layperson]], or even the [[professional]] in that field. A mid-level of understanding of [[theory]], and a high-level of technique, is generally mastered by the technician in order to become [[expert]] in a specific [[tool]] [[Field of study|domain]]. This may be part of a larger ([[Manufacturing|production]]) [[process]]. Hence, an [[sound reproduction|audio]] technician, while not as learned in [[acoustics]] as a [[physicist]] or an [[Acoustical engineering|acoustical engineer]], will generally know more than other studio personnel, including [[performers]], and will be able to operate suitably designed [[sound]] equipment. Technicians may be classified as either [[skilled worker]]s or [[American system of manufacturing|semi-skilled workers]].
Technicians may be found working in a variety of fields, and they usually have a job title with the designation 'technician' following the particular category of work. Thus a 'stage technician' is a worker who provides technical support for putting on a [[Play (theatre)|play]], while a 'medical technician' is an employee who provides technical support in the [[medical]] industry or to the medical profession.
==See also==
*[[Engineer]]
*[[Engineering technician]]
*[[Mechanic]]
*[[Professional certification]]
*[[ICT Technician]]
[[Category:Engineering occupations]]
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