High school diploma or GED

Trade schools or community colleges – degree / certification

On-the-job training

Some camera and photographic equipment repairers learn their skills on the job from an experienced repairer. Training may last up to two years. You usually begin as a helper. As you progress, you work on more complex tasks.

Usually work a regular 40-hour week, although some may work overtime

May work evenings and Saturdays in some shops

CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRERS will:

Work on still, video, movie, and TV cameras

May specialize in a type of camera or an area of repair

Work with customers

CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRERS frequently:

Have a medium level of social contact. They work with customers, but also spend time alone making repairs

Communicate by phone on a daily basis. They also interact with customers when they come into the shop

It is important that CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRERS be able to:

Almost always work indoors

May share work space with other repairers