Provides job descriptions, outlines academic preparation, compares personal and job-related factors, and describes operations of a technical team for four occupations: scientists, engineers, engineering technologists, and engineering technicians. (SK)

This article seeks to guide the precollege student in considering whether s/he wishes to pursue a career in engineering technology. The nature of the occupation is discussed along with educational preparation necessary. (RE)

The 1979 agreement in the engineering industry was a watershed in British industrial relations. It seems very likely that the significance of the 39-hour week is that it is the beginning of a series of reductions in the basic working week. The authors argue that 39 hours is an awkward figure in daily or weekly schedules. (SSH)