Occupational Information Network Key Points

2.3 Occupational Information Network Key Points

1.       The four major groups of occupations in the field of electrical engineering are:

a.       Power engineering

b.      Electrical installations engineering

c.       Communications electronics engineering

d.      Industrial electronics engineering.

2.       Across the network of technical occupations, the following personnel cadre are employed:

a.       Artisan

b.      Craftsman

c.       Technician

d.      Engineer.

3.       An artisan is an accomplished operator with a comprehensive knowledge of techniques and the tools used in his or her area of specialty.

4.       A craftsman is a skilled individual talented to perform a range of tasks in his specialty to the required standards.

5.       A technician is a highly skilled worker with both theoretical and practical backing. A technician is directly answerable to the engineer or a technologist.

6.       An engineer is the topmost head of technical teams in large organizations and he is in charge solving design related problems with his respect to his field of specialization.