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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Manufacturing cluster Maintenance, Installation and Repair pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school preferred, plus long term, on-the-job training

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required and repairers receive long-term on-the-job training to become proficient.

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Additional Information

Photography courses are offered at community colleges, and as continuing education courses. They're sometimes offered as short summer courses.

These courses are a great way to learn how to operate a camera and to learn how extra items, such as the flash and light meter, work. Some communities also offer courses in darkroom techniques. Any kind of course you can take that will help you learn about the camera and how it operates is a great idea.

Don't limit yourself to just taking pictures. "You can find older cameras at yard sales, or ask someone in the family to give you one," says Anthony Kord, a camera repair shop administrator. "Buy them and then take them apart. It's good to fool around with them and see how they work."

Another suggestion is to take a basic electronics course.

"You learn the general A to Z of electronics, and when you're on the job, you'll just concentrate on C for cameras," says technician Dave Orrell. "From then on, the company will train you as new parts come on the market."

Basic electronics courses are offered at community colleges and vocational institutes. Consult your local community college for information about courses. If they don't offer a course, they'll be able to help you find a college in your area that offers the training.

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  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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