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Technical Vocabulary: Professions-Nave 2

Centro de Industria y de la Construcción

SENA Regional Tolima
Ibagué
2017
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 Electrician: (Occupation)

An electrician is a tradesperson specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary

machines, and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new
electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
Electricians may also specialize in wiring ships, airplanes, and other mobile platforms, as well
as data and cable.

In the United States, electricians are divided into two primary categories: linemen, who work on
electric utility company distribution systems at higher voltages, and wiremen, who work with the
lower voltages utilized inside buildings. Wiremen are generally trained in one of five primary
specialties: commercial, residential, light industrial, industrial, and low-voltage wiring, more
commonly known as Voice-Data-Video, or VDV. Other sub-specialties such as control wiring
and fire-alarm may be performed by specialists trained in the devices being installed, or by
inside wiremen.

Electricians are trained to one of three levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician.
In the US and Canada, apprentices work and receive a reduced compensation while learning
their trade. They generally take several hundred hours of classroom instruction and are
contracted to follow apprenticeship standards for a period of between three and six years, during
which time they are paid as a percentage of the Journeyman's pay. Journeymen are electricians
who have completed their Apprenticeship and who have been found by the local, State, or
National licensing body to be competent in the electrical trade. Master Electricians have
performed well in the trade for a period of time, often seven to ten years, and have passed an
exam to demonstrate superior knowledge of the National Electrical Code, or NEC.

Service electricians are tasked to respond to requests for isolated repairs and upgrades. They
have skills troubleshooting wiring problems, installing wiring in existing buildings, and making
repairs. Construction electricians primarily focus on larger projects, such as installing all new
electrical system for an entire building, or upgrading an entire floor of an office building as part
of a remodeling process. Other specialty areas are marine electricians, research electricians
and hospital electricians. "Electrician" is also used as the name of a role in stagecraft, where
electricians are tasked primarily with hanging, focusing, and operating stage lighting. In this
context, the Master Electrician is the show's chief electrician. Although theater electricians

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routinely perform electrical work on stage lighting instruments and equipment, they are not part
of the electrical trade and have a different set of skills and qualifications from the electricians
that work on building wiring.

In the film industry and on a television crew the head electrician is referred to as a Gaffer.
Electrical contractors are businesses that employ electricians to design, install, and maintain
electrical systems. Contractors are responsible for generating bids for new jobs, hiring
tradespeople for the job, providing material to electricians in a timely manner, and
communicating with architects, electrical and building engineers, and the customer to plan and
complete the finished product.

Tomado de: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrician

Electronics Technician or Technologist (occupation)

Electronics technicians help design, develop, test, manufacture, install, and repair electrical and
electronic equipment such as communication equipment, medical monitoring devices,
navigational equipment, and computers. They may be employed in product evaluation and
testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
Electronics technicians may also work as sales workers or field representatives for
manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers giving advice on the installation, operation, and
maintenance of complex equipment and may write specifications and technical manuals.
Electronics technicians represent over 33% of all engineering technicians in the U.S. In 2009,
there were over 160,000 electronics technicians employed in the U.S. Electronics technicians
are accredited by organizations such as the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA), or
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET).

Most employers prefer to hire electronics technicians with an associate degree or other post-
secondary training in engineering technology. Training is available at technical institutes, at
community colleges, at extension divisions of colleges and universities, at public and private
vocational-technical schools, and in the Armed Forces. Naval electronics technicians are the
largest group of engineering technicians in the military. Many 2-year associate degree programs
accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for

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Engineering and Technology (ABET) include at least college algebra and trigonometry and one
or two basic science courses. Depending on the specialty, more math or science may be
required. About 200 ABET-accredited programs are offered in engineering technology
specialities. ABET-accredited electronics technician programs usually require at least two
mathematics courses and two physics courses in addition to the core competencies.

Electronics technician curriculum generally consists of courses in basic electricity and

electronics, including Ohm's Law, Parallel and Series Circuits, Magnetism, AC/DC Circuits,
Capacitance, Inductance, Transformers, Resonance, Filters, Semiconductors, Transistors,
Amplifiers, Integrated Circuits and Digital electronics. In addition to vocational learning
outcomes associated with the study of electronics and control systems, graduates of electronics
technician programs are also expected to have essential employability skills and meet certain
general education learning outcomes. Individual schools largely determine the specific program
structure, delivery methods, and other curriculum components to be used to assist students in
achieving the required program outcomes.

Electronic technologist' is not a commonly used job title. In many cases, an electronic
technologist might also be called an electronic engineering technologist, a worker who assists
engineers in the design process of electronic components and devices.

For employment and salary purposes, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) considers this
profession a subcategory of the engineering technician field. Engineering technicians were
projected to experience no growth in employment from 2012-2022. They might work in offices,
laboratories or manufacturing facilities, and their work schedule - working regular hours or shift
work, possibly overnight - likely depends on where they are employed.

Tomado de: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_technician

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Telecommunications Technician (Occupation)

Establishes communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data
telecommunications network circuits and equipment.

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Telecommunications Technician Job Duties:

 Plans network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and

technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and
tools, assessing installation site; preparing an installation diagram.
 Establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing
cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors,
cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems; building ironwork and ladder
racks; establishing connections; programming features; establishing connections and
integrations; following industry standards; activating remote access tools; coordinating
with contractors.
 Verifies service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; identifying, correcting, or
escalating problems.
 Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording
configuration diagrams and specifications.
 Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up
procedures; updating documentation.
 Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns; answering
questions.
 Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
 Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
 Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical
publications.
 Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
accomplishments.

Telecommunications Technician Skills and Qualifications:

Telecommunications Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Knowledge,

Telecommunications Technologies, Provisioning, Technical Understanding, Functional and
Technical Skills, Independence, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Documentation
Skills, Audiovisual Maintenance

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 Automation Technician (Occupation)

Automation technicians repair and maintain the computer-controlled systems and robotic
devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and
maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
Automation technicians perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor
automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs. If a problem occurs, the technician
needs to be able to troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical
or from the computer systems controlling the process. Once the issue has been diagnosed, the
technician must repair or replace any necessary components, such as a sensor or electrical
wiring. In addition to troubleshooting, Automation technicians design and service control
systems ranging from electromechanical devices and systems to high-speed robotics and PLCs.
These types of systems include robotic assembly devices, conveyors, batch mixers, electrical
distribution systems, and building automation systems. These machines and systems are often
found within industrial and manufacturing plants, such as food processing facilities. Alternate
job titles include field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, PLC technician,
production support technician and maintenance technician.

Automation technician programs integrate computer programming with mechanics, electronics

and process controls. They also commonly include coursework in hydraulics, pneumatics,
programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine
interfaces. Typical courses include math, communications, circuits, digital devices and electrical
controls. Other courses include robotics, automation, electrical motor controls, programmable
logic controllers, and computer-aided design. Good math and analytic skills are essential to
understand automated systems and isolate problems. In addition to programming, Automation
Technicians are expected to become proficient with various instruments and hand tools for
troubleshooting, such as electrical multimeters, signal analyzers, and frequency counters.
Employers generally prefer applicants who have completed an automation technician certificate

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or associate degree. These programs can be completed at Colleges and Universities in either
an in-class or online format. Some Colleges, such as George Brown College, offer an online
Automation Technician program that uses simulation software, LogixSim to complete
automation lab projects and assignments.

Other relevant credentials to become an Automation Technician include mechatronics, robotics,

and PLCs. Up-to-date credentials and certifications can enhance employment opportunities and
keep technicians current with the latest technological developments. In addition to Colleges and
Universities, other organizations and companies also offer credential programs in Automation,
including equipment manufacturers such as Rockwell and professional associations, such as
the Electronics Technicians Association, Robotics Industries Association and the Manufacturing
Skill Standards Council.

Tomado de: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automation_technician

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