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53100.01 – Conservation and restoration technicians

Conservation and restoration technicians assist in the conservation and restoration of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Conservation technician - museums and art galleries
  • Paintings restoration technician

Core competencies

  • Oral Communication: Active Listening to understand the specific requirements, techniques and materials to be used for successful restoration work
  • Reading Comprehension to read scholarly articles, historical records or material science research to understand the historical and material context of the objects they are working on
  • Near Vision to closely inspect artworks, artifacts and historical items to identify signs of deterioration, damage or aging
  • Finger Dexterity to repair paintings, artifacts and equipment using oils, paints and brushes and to fit objects together using hand tools
  • Attention to Detail to carefully restore artifacts as closely as possible to their original state
  • Knowledge in Library, Conservation, and Heritage to understand the heritage value, context and importance of items to treat each object with the appropriate level of care for conservation, storage or display

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.

Additional information

  • Technical museum and gallery workers may specialize in a specific type of collection.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

531 – Occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5310 – Occupations related to museums and art galleries

Unit group

53100 – Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries

Occupational profile

53100.01 – Conservation and restoration technicians

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