Conservator (Occupation Code : 262103)
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Description
Plans and organises the conservation of materials and objects in libraries, archives, museums, art galleries and other institutions.Tasks
Planning, organising and undertaking the preservation and conservation of materials and objects in private and public collections, including libraries, archives, museums, art galleries, and historical and archaeological sites.
Examining and evaluating the condition of objects and confirm their identification and authenticity.
Examining artefacts using various scientific techniques and other means to determine the most appropriate method of restoring them.
Organising inspections of collections and prepare written and photographic reports.
Advising on the optimum storage and display conditions such as the correct light, relative humidity and temperature control for works of art and artefacts in their care.
Advising on the correct methods for the handling, storing, displaying and transporting of works of art and artefacts.
Conducting research into the material or technological nature of collections and of materials and techniques critical to their preservation or conservation and also undertake research into deterioration problems within collections.
Undertaking conservation and restoration procedures to correct damage or control deterioration.
Alternate Occupation Names
Art Conservator
Learning Pathways
Certificate 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Certificate Admission
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum admission requirements into higher certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Relevant Qualification
A general three-year Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in any of the following subjects provides entry to this learning pathway: History, History of Art, Anthropology, Archaeology, Latin, Languages, Library and Information Science, Public Administration. Please check the entry requirements at the institution of your choice.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.