In calibrating, the ICRT compares a working instrument with a primary or secondary standard. Since technicians make a very lengthy and precise calibration to the highest level possible, they must have a thorough knowledge of the theory of instruments, error probability, and long-term reliability. People are trained in a broad, general field, such as electronics. Electronics will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build a lifelong educational program. The mental ability of college and technical students is about the same, but technical students prefer to work with their hands.
Technical courses are more directed.
While math and physics are required in nearly all technical institute curricula, they are slanted toward the student's field and tend to be rather less abstract than that given in college. Technical institute classes normally enjoy far more demonstrations with actual equipment or visual aids than do college classes. The student's time is more evenly balanced between theory and practice. The technical institute graduate receives an associate degree in science or engineering. The college student continues for two to four years after the technical institute student has graduated and entered industry.