PHOTOGRAPHIC RETOUCHING LEVEL 1 | Austin Community College District

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementActive Listening

Knowledge

MechanicalComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Near VisionVisualizationFinger DexterityProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessWritten ComprehensionManual DexterityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, ligh
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transpor
Adjust or repair cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
Repair and calibrate drone cameras and equipment for aerial photography and videography.

Technology

Electronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aperture testersBattery cover removal toolsBench lathesCleaning scrapersDial indicatorsDial vernier calipersDigital light metersDigital multimetersElectric soldering ironsEyepiece toolsFilter ring removersFlexi clamp wrenchesFocus testersHead loupesLens filter ring vises

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-9061.00	Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Hand tools including screwdrivers and spanner wrenches — disassemble a variety of camera models independently to gain access to defects in a production repair environment.
Range finders, view finders, and lens systems — adjust with reduced oversight using hand tools to restore proper alignment on commonly serviced camera models.
Precision gauges and timing instruments — apply routinely to test shutter speeds, diaphragm alignment, and lens mount tolerances against manufacturer specifications.
Light meters and shutter diaphragm mechanisms — calibrate and verify accuracy using timing instruments for standard repair orders processed in a shop workflow.
Processed film samples and laboratory reports — examine alongside the camera unit to diagnose recurring malfunction patterns and confirm repair hypotheses.
Spreadsheet and database software — use to log repair histories, track parts inventory, and document test results for completed camera service orders.
Engineering drawings and repair specifications — interpret independently to determine correct fabrication methods and operation sequences for familiar equipment models.
Film transport and lens carrier systems — test performance methodically using precision gauges, identifying and correcting misalignment within expected timelines.
Parts suppliers and internal procurement systems — interact with to requisition components, confirm availability, and follow up on outstanding orders for active repair jobs.
Quality control checklists and performance benchmarks — apply consistently at job completion to verify that repaired equipment meets functional and optical standards.

Course Pathway

19 courses in this program

119 courses