Technician (Technicus)

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A technician is a person, researcher or scientist who works within the field of engineering. The profession of technician occurs in practice at all levels from MBO level to university level. Technology is a broad concept that can relate to different fields and branches. In short, we can best describe the work of a technician as inventing, designing and enabling technical objects that have been conceived and made by man. It does not matter whether this relates to computers, telephones or buildings. However, there are different courses within technology, which can also differ per sector and discipline. Technology in all cases concerns professionals, because technology requires specific knowledge and skills. Becoming a good technician is therefore only possible by following an appropriate recognized training. The profession of technician can be regarded as a popular profession, because good technicians are indispensable within the business world. In short, we can best describe the substantive work of a technician as the design, construction and maintenance of technical devices, structures, machines or installations. Specialist knowledge is important as a technician, because repairing vehicles requires different technical knowledge than designing new installations or machines. In addition, technicians can work theoretically and practically. Theoretical technicians usually have to be regarded as scientific researchers. For example, practice-oriented technicians work as mechanics, engineers or mechanical engineers. These craftsmen work in different ways within the technique. Within technology, further training plays an important role, because innovation and renewal apply to technology every day.

A technician is therefore working within the technology, which consists of many different fields. Most people will associate a technician with an engineer or mechanical engineer, but there are more professions that can be associated with engineering. Think, for example, of a structural engineer, structural draftsman, installer, gas turbine technician, diagnostic technician and a revision technician, who can be regarded as a technician. In addition, a telephone repairer or television repairer can be regarded as a technician. It is not the case that a technician has to have a bachelor's degree or university degree in order to be classified as a technician. It is true that a professional or professional who has an MBO education within technology will not easily call herself a technician. Engineers and mechanical engineers also do not use the term technician quickly, because this name is too general. For example, an engineer is more likely to use the designation automotive engineer to indicate that it is an engineer. In this way it is clear to everyone exactly which profession is involved. The term technician is not very common in practice, because it does not immediately make clear which profession we are talking about exactly. In addition, there are major differences within the profession of technician in terms of level of education. As described earlier, anyone working in technology can call themselves a technician. The name technician also has no protection or recognition.

WORKING IN TECHNOLOGY

The technology sector is large and occurs at all levels. Think, for example, of an assembly technician, who is responsible for assembling central heating boilers or vehicles on an assembly line. An assembly technician cannot simply be compared to an assembly worker, because an assembly worker does not have to deal with technical work. The profession of assembly technician should therefore not be underestimated, because in that case technical knowledge is important. In most cases, an assembly technician must also be regarded as a mechanic. The machines or vehicles that an assembly technician assembles are conceived and developed by technicians, who have at least a technical bachelor's degree. In addition, a technician may be responsible for maintenance work. In that case, the name maintenance technician applies. Maintenance technicians are usually also working within electrical engineering.

WHAT DOES A TECHNICIAN DO:

  • Inventing and building technical objects;
  • Applying automation possibilities;
  • Maintaining technical objects and machines;
  • Carrying out preventive checks on technical machines;
  • Keeping technology reliable (preventive control);
  • Solving technical malfunctions.

WHAT DOES A TECHNICIAN DO:

TECHNICIAN TRAINING

There are no examples of specific training for the technician profession, as the technician profession can cover many different professions at different levels. For possible training, see the more specific professions. A technician can work at MBO level, HBO level or university level. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.

COMPANIES WHERE A TECHNICIAN CAN BE EMPLOYED

A technician is generally employed within technical companies, such as a drawing agency, a design agency or working within the installation industry. In addition, a technician can work within the industry. Technology plays an important role within many companies, so you actually work everywhere as a technician. Some specific professions are, for example, panel builder, electrical engineer or civil engineer.

COMPETENCES TECHNICIAN

The competencies that a technician must have can not simply be indicated, because profession of technician occurs at all levels. For example, if a technician has a university degree, he or she must have research skills. It is not the case that all technicians can be regarded as scientists, because the profession of technician is also common at MBO level and HBO level. In general, it is also important that a technician is well-versed in communication, because in many cases a technician will work together with other specialists. Generally important words are knowledge, further training, innovation, independence, insight, technology, passion, energy, planning, organizing and safety. Perseverance can also be important as a technician when you are dealing with complex work.

LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A TECHNICIAN

The job market perspective of a technician is generally very good, depending on the level of education and your own competencies. Most employers are eager for well-trained technicians at all levels. The career opportunities as a technician cannot simply be indicated because they are entirely dependent on the level of education and type of employer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY TECHNICIAN

There are no examples of the employment conditions because you can work for different types of employers in various industries. It is also not possible to give a salary indication because the salary depends entirely on the type of work and the level of education. A technician at MBO level will of course earn much less than a university technician.

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