digital camera sensors
Types of sensors used in digital cameras, such as charged coupled devices (CCD) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensors (CMOS).
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Photographic equipment assemblers build photographic products such as cameras, film cameras, and projectors. They collect the different optical, electronic, and mechanical camera components, such as the battery, mirrors, image processor, and lenses, and piece together cameras according to specifications using hand tools or machinery.
Competences and skills
59 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesoptical manufacturing process
The process and different stages of manufacturing an optical product, from design and prototyping to the preparation of optical components and lenses, the assembly of optical equipment, and the intermediate and final testing of the optical products and its components.
Cross-sector
7 competencescameras
Types of cameras, such as single-lens reflex cameras and point-and-shoot cameras.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
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glass coatings
Coatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages and price points.
optical equipment standards
The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of optical equipment, including optical materials, optical components, optical systems, ophthalmic equipment, optomechanical equipment, optical measuring equipment, photographic equipment, and optoelectronic equipment.
optical glass characteristics
The characteristics of optical glass such as refractive index, dispersion, and chemical properties.
photographic lenses
The types of lenses used for photographic purposes, such as telephoto lenses, with a larger focal length and shallower angles of refraction for a magnified view, and landscape lenses, with a shorter focal length and sharper angles of refraction for a wider view.
quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassemble cameras
Mount the components present in the body of the camera, such as the shutter, mirror, flash bulb, image processor, display screen, battery, pentaprism, viewfinder, and image sensor, as well as the lens of the camera. Lenses are mechanically set into place using threaded retaining rings and the use of adhesive cement on the outer cylindrical edge to hold lenses in place.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply optical coating
Apply coating to optical lenses, such as reflective coating to mirrors, anti-reflective coatings to camera lenses, or tinted coatings to sunglasses.
centre lenses
Adjust optical axis and mechanical axis of lenses so that they would coincident. This process is called centring.
clean optical components
Clean optical components after every cycle in the manufacturing process.
cut glass
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
join lenses
Join the individual glass lenses together with other lenses using cement.
operate optical assembly equipment
Set up and operate optical processing or assembly equipment, such as optical spectrum analysers, power saws, lasers, die bonders, soldering irons, and wire bonders.
select camera apertures
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
Cross-sector
14 competencesensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
grind glass
Grind and polish glass or lenses smooth through the application of a range of glass grinding techniques. Glass can be ground using hand tools or glass grinding machinery. Treat the glass with abrasive chemicals during the process.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
operate optical equipment
Use specific optical machinery in order to cut, polish, adjust and refine optics.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
read assembly drawings
Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a product.
remove defective products
Remove defective materials from the production line.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
smooth glass surface
Smooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.
use precision tools
Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.
verify lenses compliance
Verify that lenses are according to the specifications.
wear cleanroom suit
Wear garments appropriate for environments that require a high level of cleanliness to control the level of contamination.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
7 competenceselectrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
glass tempering
Technique of treating glass with high temperatures to increase its durability and safety.
optical engineering
Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication, and imaging systems.
optics
The science that studies the elements and reaction of light.
optoelectronic devices
Electronic devices, systems, and components that possess optical features. These devices or components may include electrically driven light sources, such as LEDs and laser diodes, components that can convert light into electricity, such as solar or photovoltaic cells, or devices that can electronically manipulate and control light.
optoelectronics
Branch of electronics and optics dedicated to the study and use of electronic devices that detect and control light.
refractive power
Refractive power or optical power is the degree to which an optical system, such as a lens, converges or diverges light. Diverging lenses possess negative refractive power, while converging lenses possess positive refractive power.
Optional skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesinterpret circuit diagrams
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
interpret technical information for electronic repair work
Analyse and understand given technical information for electronic repair work.
maintain optical equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in optical systems, such as lasers, microscopes, and oscilloscopes. Remove, replace, or repair these systems or system components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing the equipment in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
maintain photographic equipment
Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.
operate optical measuring equipment
Operate optical measuring equipment to take client's measurements. Determine bridge and eye size, papillary distance, vertex distance, optical eye centres, etc., in order to manufacture customised eyeglasses or contact lenses.
order optical supplies
Order optical equipment and materials, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the supplies.
repair optical equipment
Identify the problem of the optical instrument, check for deterioration, and replace deficient components.
test optical components
Test optical systems, products, and components with appropriate optical testing methods, such as axial ray testing and oblique ray testing.
write records for repairs
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
Cross-sector
12 competencesadjust manufacturing equipment
Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level. Review the manufacturing process and equipment and suggest improvements.
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
assemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
maintain electronic equipment
Check and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
monitor machine operations
Observing machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.
process customer orders
Handle orders placed by customers. Receive the customer order and define a list of requirements, a working process, and a time frame. Execute the work as planned.
replace defect components
Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.
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resolve equipment malfunctions
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
use CAM software
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
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wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.