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I’ve experienced both sides—I was trained as a technician, with hands-on experience repairing mechanical machines: replacing parts, troubleshooting, and fixing faults. I also hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree, which means I understand the theory, design, and simulations behind machines like generators.

But even with that, I can confidently say:
Repairing a generator is a skill that comes from real, practical training—not academic theory.

🔧 Technician

Works directly on machines: repairs, replaces parts, and tests functionality

Trained practically, often through apprenticeships or workshops

Gains skill from working on real machines over time

🛠️ I’ve done this myself—fixing machines on the field. And the truth is: you don’t need to study engineering to repair a generator. You need practical training and consistent exposure.

🧰 Technologist

Combines engineering theory with practical work

Interprets designs, supervises installation, ensures implementation is accurate

Acts as a bridge between engineers and technicians

🧠 Engineer

Designs machines using calculations, software, and theory

Specializes in areas like mechanical, electrical, thermal, or production

May understand how a generator works, but may not know how to physically repair one unless trained practically

🎓 Even Engineers Need Real-World Training

After graduating with a B.Eng, engineers still need graduate trainee programs to be trained in a specific industry.
Why? Because university teaches how to design, not necessarily how to build or repair.

🧑‍⚖️💉 Think About Other Professions

You don’t expect a medical professor to perform surgery just because they teach anatomy.
You don’t expect a law professor to walk into a courtroom and win a case unless they’ve practiced law.

It’s the same here.
An engineering professor can teach how a generator works, simulate its performance, and explain its design—
But repairing it? That’s the job of a trained technician.

✅ Final Word

To repair a generator, you don’t need an engineering degree.
You need:

Hands-on training

Experience with real machines

The ability to diagnose faults practically

As someone who is both a technician and an engineering graduate, I understand the difference clearly.
Designing, supervising, and repairing are three separate skillsets—and each deserves respect.

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i am working for a Jewish company. I will not say the name but I have been upgraded to 120 thousand . I want to learn that welding because a company i know is willing to pay 300 thousand naira. i will go for the general certificate welding for one year in pti. I thank God i haven't gone for bachelor degree in engineering yet. i will go for post hnd in the latter future. I have engineer guys dem and mathematical analysis ehn. I operate some designs and trouble shooting but we get limit na for maths same for engineers when it comes to implementation and besides i am a technologist

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