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An Acoustics Technician measures sound waves and vibrations, including those that are too high or low for humans to hear

An Agricultural Technician maintains, repairs and operates the machinery that ensures animals and crops are well cared for

An Air Traffic Controller helps planes to safely take off and land

An Aircraft Maintenance Technician maintains aircraft from superjumbos to jet fighters and helicopters, making sure they're safe to fly

An Animation Technician creates animations to tell engaging stories

An Aquaculture Technician feeds and monitors the health of fish and their surroundings

An Archaeological Technician gets involved with archaeological investigations

An Architectural Technician builds digital models to bring planned new buildings to life

An Automation Engineering Technician installs, tests and maintains automated machines and robots on advanced production lines

A Battery Technician develops and tests energy efficient batteries for electric vehicles and machinery

A Bike Technician builds, maintains and repairs bikes

A Bioinformatics Technician collects and analyses complex biological data to support scientific innovation

A Biomaterials Technician helps to develop new materials from faux leather to plastics, which could be used in places from fashion to healthcare

A Brewing Technician creates quality beer and maintaining brewing standards

A Building Design Technician designs buildings to be more than simply its bricks and mortar

A Building Systems Technician designs energy management systems, like heating and ventilation to create comfortable environments for people

A Bus Engineering Technician inspects and repairs buses to ensure safe and reliable journeys

A Cardiology Technician prepares patients, recording results and maintaining the equipment used to monitor and treat people for heart problems

A Civil Engineering Technician works with civil engineers to plan, design and build engineering projects like bridges, roads and tunnels

A Clinical Coder translates patients' information into code to enable detailed analysis

A CNC Technician programmes machinery to make parts for manufacturing industries. Your components could go into cars, machinery or even exhibitions

A Colour and Dye Technician produces highly specialised colour and dye for fibres and fabrics

A Composites Technician combines different materials to form lighter, stronger alternatives to metal across many sectors from aerospace to rail and renewables

A Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician installs and serves compressed air and vacuum equipment in a huge range of sectors from factories to hospitals

A Concrete Technician lab-tests building materials including concrete and asphalt to ensure strength and safety

A Countryside Ranger works to protect and preserve the natural world, from woodlands to beaches

A Creative Venue Technician provides technical support for the construction, rehearsal and presentation of live stage and music events

A Crop Technician combines scientific research with new technology to grow crops that are healthier and of high quality

A Cyber Security Technician protects people and businesses from cyber criminals to keep them safe online

A Data Technician collects, analyses and presents data so it's easier to understand

A Dental Technician designs, makes and repairs dental appliances such as braces and dentures to bring a smile back to people's faces

A Design Technician gets hands on with the latest design software to produce accurate drawings and models

A Digital Imaging Technician advises on the detail of TV and film footage to ensure quality production

An Electric Vehicle Technician inspects, maintains and repairs electric vehicles to ensure safety

An Electrical Engineering Technician installs and repairs electrical appliances from ovens to TVs

An Electrician powers up electrical systems to help them work safely

An Engineering Construction Pipefitter creates and installs pipework systems to transport essential resources

An Engineering Manufacturing Technician designs, makes and tests products for sectors from aviation to materials

An Environmental Technician combats the impact of pollution and keeping our surroundings clean

A Food Maintenance Technician tests and maintains heavy-duty machinery to keep food production lines going

A Food Packaging Technician designs, develops and manufactures packaging for a range of food and drink products

A Food Science Technician ensures food and drink products are great tasting and safe

A Games Designer brings ideas, builds prototypes, creates interactive narration and develops a game's mechanics

A Gaming Audio Technician records the soundtrack for videogames to give the most immersive, realistic experiences

A Geospatial Survey Technician gathers geographical data to improve maps and plan construction projects

A Healthcare Engineering Technician services the equipment used by hospitals, GPs and ambulances to help them care for patients

A Healthcare Laboratory Technician carrys out research in the lab to help diagnose and treat diseases

A Horticultural Technician nurtures species of fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to optimise their yield so they grow at their best

A Hospital Laboratory Technician processes patients tests in a hospital lab to check their health and determine what treatment they need

An IT Technician installs and fixes problems in hardware and software to keep information technology running smoothly

A Land-Based Engineering Technician mends the equipment used by outdoor workers, from combine harvesters to diggers

A Lift and Escalator Technician installs, maintains and repairs lifts and escalators to keep people moving

A Lighting Technician lights the stages or sets used in concerts, films, theatre and TV

A Logistics Technician manages the systems and software involved in processing commercial orders, as well as fulfilling delivery requests

A Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician keeps the essential equipment that runs power stations, manufacturing and transport running

A Marine Engineering Technician attends to boats, from yachts to cargo ships, to keep them seaworthy and safe

A Mechanical Fitting Technician assembles components for complex machinery in sectors like defence and leisure

A Metrology Technician specialises in the science of measurement, and measuring everything from galaxies to hip joints

A Mortuary Technician looks after the bodies of people who have died with compassion and respect

A Munitions Explosives Technician specialises in the use of explosives in a range of settings - from fireworks to mining

A Museum and Galleries Technician makes and maintains interactive exhibits and keeping unique museum objects accessible for everyone to see

A Nuclear Technician helps to manage nuclear facilities by operating equipment to high safety standards and keeping everyone safe

An Optical Technician takes precise measurements and uses specialist tools to make new glasses and replace broken lenses and frames

A Pharmacy Technician mixes and checks life saving medicine before it's administered to patients

A Plumbing and Heating Technician plans, installs and maintains greener and more cost-effective plumbing and heating solutions

A Post Production Technician fine tunes footage for films, adverts and TV after they have been shot

A Power Networks Technician carries out emergency repairs and routine maintenance on substation and power networks, ensuring everyone has access to electricity

A Print Technician designs, produces and tests different print materials and inks to ensure you're creating the best product every time

A Propulsion Technician builds and tests engines and new hybrid and electric propulsion systems

A Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician designs, makes and fits prosthetics to help give people movement and independence

A Radiography Technician works with high-tech diagnostic equipment to provide the X-rays doctors and patients rely on

A Rail Engineering Technician improves the railway infrastructure that people rely on for reliable train journeys

A Refrigeration Engineering Technician designs, installs and repairs the refrigeration technology that is vital for places from restaurants to hospitals

A Research Laboratory Technician does the vital lab research needed to develop new products and test their safety - across sectors from pharmaceuticals to beauty

A Robotics Technician builds, programs, trouble-shoots and repairs robotic machines of all shapes and sizes

An ROV Pilot Technician operates and maintains remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to complete underwater tasks, from laying cables to inspecting shipwrecks

A School Technician supports teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons

A Science Manufacturing Technician operates high-tech equipment to precise standards, making products in industries from pharmaceuticals to biotechnology

A Security Systems Technician designs, installs and maintains security systems to protect homes and property

A Simulation Technician plans, prepares and delivers simulation-based healthcare training to medical students before they start working with real patients

A Smart Home Technician configures the smart technology that connects things at home (like blinds, heating and ventilation) to the internet so they can be easily controlled

A Software Developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs

A Software Tester tests software, looking for faults and trying to break the software, so that the final version is as perfect and unbreakable as possible

A Solar Energy Technician installs and maintains solar panels on top of buildings and in solar power farms across the country

A Sound Technician creates the sounds, effects and acoustics that give films and TV shows the right atmosphere for each story

A Space Engineering Technician develops, manufactures, assembles and tests equipment to support the UK's growing space sector

A Special Effects Technician adds the special effects to films, from dragons to snow, that create immersive experiences for audiences

A Surveying Technician surveys buildings, land and sites to understand how they comply with regulations and specifications

A Telecommunications Technician installs, troubleshoots and maintains telecommunication systems to people and business to communicate with each other

A Testing Engineering Technician finds imperfections in components and parts using equipment such as ultrasound and thermal imaging

A Textile Technician gets fashion, work wear and upholstery styles to perform at their best by understanding different fabrics and their properties

A Transport and Planning Technician plans how and where transport should go to create the infrastructure for easy journeys and reduced emissions

A University Technician works in the laboratory at a university to support students and enable important research breakthroughs

A Vehicle Manufacturing Technician works on the assembly of new vehicles, ensuring they are high-quality and safe for customers

A Vehicle Paint Technician applies coats of paint and protective finishes to vehicles such as cars, vans and motorbikes to ensure they always look their best

A Veterinary Nurse looks after the health and treatments of people's pets as well as larger farm animals

A Waste and Recycling Technician identifies, sorts and recycles waste by choosing the right processes and maintaining the equipment

A Water Process Technician carries out reactive and routine maintenance on water processing equipment, working on major water networks and treatment plants all over the country

A Water Quality Technician ensures the water we drink and wash with is clean and safe

A Welding Technician creates high-strength joints between different parts - crucial across almost every industry for safety and reliability

A Wind Turbine Technician maintains, tests and repairs wind turbines on land and at sea to provide clean, renewable energy