Compare Photonics Technicians & Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Photonics Technicians $101,800
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $49,700
Similar skills & knowledge

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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians

5 related certifications

Certification for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

0 related certifications