Group
Occupation
731936 Photographic Print Processor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
731936 Photographic Print Processor
Edits, adjusts and enhances digital images, and prints photographic images from digital media using various computer software, calibration tools and other digital equipment.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Evaluates digital images for quality issues like exposure and focus
- Adjusts images by cropping and adjusting colour, brightness and contrast for optimal print quality
- Adjusts settings and runs automatic developing equipment
- Inspects prints and adjusts settings on print-making equipment to produce required number, size and type of prints
- Monitors and tests photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintains operational standards
- May develop black and white images by separate processes, and operate enlargers
- May assist customers to turn photographs into customisable products