Conservator

Conservators work at art galleries, museums, libraries, and archive institutions preserving the integrity of artworks, photographs and paintings, historical documents, artefacts and specimens. There are three main functions of their role: inspecting and assessing artefacts, carrying out actual preservation work, logging and cataloguing artefacts and preservation activities.

As a conservator you could be inspecting a museum exhibit for insect activity or damage, measuring temperature and humidity levels in storage areas, carrying out a risk assessment for deterioration and environmental damage to important collections, submitting risk reports to museum curators and officials.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $82,160
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a conservator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA30520

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $10,220
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservator

Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

On Campus
18 months
$0 - $49,005
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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