Is being a camera repairer a good fit for you?

Repairs and adjusts cameras and photography equipment, including video and film cameras.

What the work involves

Adjusts cameras and parts like viewfinders, shutters, light meters and lenses using hand tools.
Takes equipment apart to reach the fault using hand tools.
Tests how well equipment works, including lens focus, aperture alignment, lens mounts and film movement.
Cleans and oils cameras and polishes lenses.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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