The education and training of the professional radio and electronic engineer

The report considers the size of the radio and electronics industry and the wide application of radio and electronic engineering in scientific research and in all branches of industry, commerce and the defence services. It is concluded that radio and electronic engineering needs a special and distinctive training at all levels¿in universities, colleges of advanced technology and technical colleges. There should, however, be flexibility in curricula and in practical training schemes. The report reviews present academic and practical training facilities and makes recommendations for their development. An appendix analyses the radio and electronics content of courses available in universities and colleges. It has been thought worthwhile to add a further appendix dealing with the training of the electronic technician.