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What types of technical courses are there?

Technical courses can be a good option to enter the job market. Mainly because it focuses on practical knowledge. Continue reading and find out what types of technical courses are!

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Take a technical course and have more chances of success in the job market

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Learn more about how a technical course works. Source: Pexels.

Entering the job market can be a daunting task. Thinking about it, technical courses are a faster and more practical way to get a job. That's because he focuses on practical knowledge and preparing you for the market. In other words, you are ready to go to work. However, with so many types of technical courses available, it can be difficult to know which one is right. Therefore, in today's article we will introduce you to some types to help you decide. Continue reading and find out more!

What is a technical course?

First, a technical course is designed especially for students who are in high school. That is, they have already finished elementary school. In addition, the main objective of a technical course is to apply all theoretical knowledge. That way really bring everything into practice. Therefore, the courses usually last two years and can be taken together with the school.

In addition, it is worth remembering that there are also technologist courses. That is, the focus is similar to that of the technical course: application of theoretical concepts. However, in the case of the technologist, it is aimed at those who have already finished high school. In this way, it is a training that counts as higher education. 

What are the benefits of taking a technical course?

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Technical courses are a great option to enter the job market. Source: Pexels

In short, the main advantage of taking a technical course is that you leave high school with some training. For example, if you take an integrated high school course, you will already have a lot of applied knowledge when you graduate. That way, you can work at some part-time job and start college, or a technology course.. So, you already start to guarantee your income and study for the next step.

What are the technical courses that most employ?

Technical courses are mainly designed to boost people's entry into the job market. But, after all, what are the technical courses that employ the most.

What is the difference between technician and technologist courses?

At first, the technical course is more aimed at those who did not finish high school. In this sense, the technologist course is considered a higher level. That is, it is focused on those who have already finished the whole school. However, both have very similar focuses: applying theoretical concepts. 

In addition, it is common for technical courses to focus on operational functions. Meanwhile, technologist courses focus a lot on management and training of analysts, supervisors, etc. Because of this easy application, most people who take a technologist course get a job in the area. For example, the Aesthetics course is a technologist. Therefore, more and more beauticians start working in the area thanks to the technologist. 

Therefore, the tip is: if your profession does not require a college, sometimes it is worth investing first in a technologist. That way, you can enter the job market sooner. And if necessary, go on to graduate at a higher level.

What are the types of technical courses?

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See the types and choose the best option for you. Source: Pexels

According to the Ministry of Education (MEC), there are more than 185 types of technical courses available. So, here are some options to help you decide. Check out!

Environment, Health and Safety

In summary, the courses in this axis are focused on serving people, focused on the health area. For example, the function of aesthetics, which we mentioned, is within this axis. In addition, another highly sought after course in this area is radiology. That's because it's a profitable area that still retires early, due to the work condition. See all the options below:

  • Community Health Agent
  • Clinical analysis
  • Biotechnology
  • cytopathology
  • Environmental control
  • Nursing
  • Biomedical Equipment
  • Aesthetics
  • Pharmacy
  • Health Management
  • Hemotherapy
  • oral health
  • Personal image
  • Orthopedic Fixed Assets
  • massage therapy
  • Environment
  • Meteorology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • optics
  • Orthoses and Prostheses
  • podiatry
  • Dental prosthesis
  • Radiology
  • Drug Rehabilitation
  • Recycling
  • Health Records and Information
  • Workplace safety
  • Health Surveillance

Educational Support

In short, the name says by itself how educational support works. For example, to be a librarian, it is possible to take a technical course in Librarianship. As well as the school secretary! Check out all types of educational support technical course:

  • School Feeding
  • Librarianship
  • School Infrastructure
  • Didactic Multimedia
  • Community Orientation
  • School Secretary

Control and Industrial Processes

These are the technical courses for those who want to create an industrial career. See the options:

  • Chemical analysis
  • Industrial automation
  • electronics
  • Electromechanics
  • electronics
  • Electrotechnical
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Marine Machinery
  • mechanics
  • Mechatronics
  • Metallurgy
  • petrochemical
  • Chemical
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Gas Systems

Management and Business

At first, business management courses can be a great option for anyone wanting to work in the area. That is, you can start with a technical course and improve after graduating from high school. Check the types:

  • Administration
  • Business
  • Foreign trade
  • Accounting
  • Cooperativism
  • finance
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Quality
  • Human Resources
  • Secretariat
  • Insurance
  • Condominium Services
  • Public services
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Sales

Hospitality and Leisure

If you want to work in a hotel or even leisurely, taking a course in the area can help. That's because you'll already be more aware of the practice before you get the job. Keep reading:

  • Travel Agency
  • Kitchen
  • Events
  • Tour guide
  • accommodation
  • Leisure
  • Restaurant and Bar Services

Information and Communication

In principle, one of the hottest markets at the moment is information and communication. That is, a technical course in the area can be a great gateway to the world of IT. See the options:

  • Computing
  • Computing for the Internet
  • IT Maintenance and Support
  • Digital Game Programming
  • Computer network
  • Switching Systems
  • Transmission Systems
  • Telecommunications

Infrastructure

For those who want to pursue a career in architecture or civil engineering, for example, these courses can be a great option:

  • Airport Technician
  • surveying
  • Carpentry
  • Civil Construction Drawing
  • Buildings
  • roads
  • Geodesy and Cartography
  • Geoprocessing
  • Hydrology
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • ports
  • Sanitation
  • Traffic
  • Water transportation
  • Cargo Transport
  • Pipeline Transport
  • Rail Transport
  • Road transport

Military

For those wishing to pursue a military career, there are several technical courses. Look:

  • Aeronautical Communications
  • Air Traffic Control
  • military design
  • Electricity and Aeronautical Instruments
  • Flight Equipment
  • Aircraft Structure and Painting
  • Photointelligence
  • Guard and Security
  • Hydrography
  • Aeronautical Information
  • Maneuvers and Deck Equipment
  • War material
  • Dive
  • Radar Operation
  • sonar operation
  • Military Engineering Operations
  • Physical Preparation and Military Sports
  • Aviation Sensors
  • Naval Signals
  • Nautical Signaling
  • Supply

food production

For those who want to work in the food industry, technical courses are a great option. In gastronomy, what is most valuable is the work experience itself. So, you can already graduate from school and focus on the career you want to work on.

  • Foods
  • agroindustry
  • Beekeeping
  • Brewery
  • Confectionery
  • baking
  • Fish Processing
  • Viticulture and Oenology

Cultural Production and Design

In short, the courses in this axis are very good, as they are often not present in curriculum frameworks. That is, if they are, it is only in university courses. In this way, taking a technical course can be a great way to start working in the area.

  • circus art
  • Dramatic Art
  • Visual arts
  • Craftsmanship
  • Corner
  • Composition and Arrangement
  • Visual communication
  • Conservation and Restoration
  • Dance
  • Footwear Designer
  • Packaging Design
  • Interior designer
  • Jewelry design
  • Furniture Designer
  • Music Documentation
  • Manufacture of Musical Instruments
  • Musical instrument
  • Clothing Modeling
  • Multimedia
  • landscaping
  • Photographic Processes
  • Audio and Video Production
  • Fashion production
  • Advertising
  • Radio and Television
  • Regency

Industrial production

Also, get to know the industrial production options:

  • Sugar and alcohol
  • Biofuels
  • shoes
  • Cellulose and paper
  • ceramics
  • Shipbuilding
  • tanning
  • Mechanical Manufacturing
  • Graphic print
  • Offset Printing
  • Jewelry
  • Furniture
  • Oil and Gas
  • plastics
  • Graphic Pre-Pressing
  • Weaving
  • Clothing

Natural resources

Finally, those who want to work with natural resources also have good options to study. Check the types:

  • Agriculture
  • Agroecology
  • Agribusiness
  • farming
  • aquaculture
  • coffee growing
  • Fishing Equipment
  • forests
  • fruit growing
  • Geology
  • Mining
  • Fishing
  • Mineral resources
  • Fishing Resources
  • Zootechnics

So, now you already know several technical course options to decide the best one for you. Therefore, in this other article, we also talk about professional courses. Check out!

What is the best professional course?

See which are the best professional course options!

About the author  /  Leticia Maia

Journalism student at UFSC, has always been passionate about writing. In the middle of college, he met digital marketing and was enchanted. She is a content producer for blogs and social networks.

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