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Electrical technologist
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<p> An electrical technologist is a technologist who is required to apply electrical theory on the job. Their knowledge and skill lies between that of <a href="/facts/Electrical_engineers/YYXW1KLW">electrical engineers</a> and <a href="/facts/Electrician/JWGGvdY6">general electrical trades persons</a>. In North America they train in a three-year diploma programs at colleges or universities. </p> <p>Specializations within the field include <a href="/facts/Instrumentation/znu7yF5t">instrumentation</a>, <a href="/facts/Electric_power_engineering/0EWEmAVW">power</a>, <a href="/facts/Telecommunications/vxoj1cxR">telecommunications</a>, programming and electronic controls. Electrical technologists are employed by <a href="/facts/Electrical_utility/N9UaR3PL">utilities</a>, <a href="/facts/Electrical_engineering/YYXW1KLW">engineering drafting/design companies</a>, industry, and construction companies. </p>