What is another word for technikon?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛknɪkən] (IPA) 
Technikon was a South African term used to describe a tertiary education institute that focused on vocational and practical training. Today, the term is no longer in use, and has been replaced by a variety of different terms. Some of the synonyms used for technikon include technical college, polytechnic, vocational college, technical school, and community college. These institutions typically offer hands-on training and industry-specific skills in fields such as engineering, information technology, health sciences, and business. While the word technikon may have fallen out of use, the concept it embodies is still very much alive and essential for equipping workers with the skills they need to succeed in the modern job market.
