Photographic Enlarger Operator Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• cropping images and adjusting colour, brightness and contrast
• preparing exposed film for different processing batches in dark rooms and dark chambers
• adjusting settings and running automatic developing equipment
• inspecting prints and adjusting settings on print-making equipment to produce required number, size and type of prints
• scanning images onto electronic media
• checking and replenishing chemicals and water supply for chemical and water baths required to produce negative and positive prints
• monitoring and testing photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards
• may prepare chemical solutions for different techniques and effects
• may develop black and white images by separate processes and operate enlargers
• may develop motion picture film