Programs in electronics and various apprenticeships can give you the foundational instruction you need for digital camera repair. Continue reading to find out about training options, what you will do on the job, and salary and job outlook information.
Where Can I Receive Training in Digital Camera Repair?
You may want to consider taking post-secondary courses in electronics and electronics equipment repair. Instruction in this field can be gained through certificate and 2-year associate's degree programs. Classes in an electronics or computer electronics program offer instruction in electronics schematics and circuitry, digital technology, electronics design and assembly, troubleshooting and mathematics related to electronics. You may also be able to find coursework and training related to this career by enrolling in programs focused on communications systems repair and installation, installation and repair of electronics and electrical equipment, and business machine technologies.
According to O*Net Online (www.onetonline.org), the highest level of education for this job tends to be an associate's degree. Some prospective employers, however, may hire you if you have taken some college courses, or have a high school degree or its equal, and will train you on the job. If you are a member of the military, training is available in precision equipment repair, including cameras.
<table border="1"><tr><td><b>Program Options</b></td><td>Certificate or associate's degree</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Common Courses</b></td><td>Digital technology, electronics schematics and circuitry, troubleshooting, electronics design and assembly</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Job Training</b></td><td>Terminology, camera models, repair issues</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Job Salary</b></td><td>Mean salary of $42,740 in May 2020 for camera repairers*</td></tr>
</table><p>Source: *<i>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</i>
</p><h3 id="section---WhatDoIDoOnceIHaveCompletedMyEducation">What Do I Do Once I Have Completed My Education?</h3><p>Earning a degree in electronics or taking pertinent courses can lead to an apprenticeship or on-the-job training. This allows you the opportunity to incorporate what you have learned into performing the actual work of camera repair. You will learn the proper terminology and how the various parts of a camera operate. You will also be taught how camera models differ from one another and learn to help customers deal with repair issues. O*Net Online states that other types of apprenticeships pertinent to this profession include photographic equipment technician, photographic equipment maintenance technician, aircraft-photographic equipment mechanic and motion picture equipment machinist.
</p><h3 id="section---WhatIsTheJobOutlookInThisField">What Is the Job Outlook In This Field?</h3><p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (<i>www.bls.gov</i>), camera repair jobs are expected to grow by 3% from 2019-2029, with many camera owners purchasing new cameras in lieu of repairing the one they have. As of May 2020, however, camera repairers earned a mean salary of $42,740.</p>
