art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Furniture restorers analyse materials and techniques in order to assess the state of an old piece of furniture and to identify and classify it according to art and cultural history. They use old or modern tools and techniques to restore the piece and give advice to customers as to the restoration, conservation and maintenance of such objects.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesconservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
Cross-sector
2 competencestechnical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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types of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedocument restoration
Record the type and state of the object to be restored as well as the restoration processes applied by means of pictures, drawings and written accounts.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply restoration techniques
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
assess conservation needs
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
do historical research
Use scientific methods to research history and culture.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
evaluate restoration procedures
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
provide conservation advice
Formulating guidelines for object care, preservation and maintenance, and providing professional advice on possible restoration work to be done.
select restoration activities
Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future options.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
create wood joints
Use the proper tools and processes to create the joints where multiple pieces of wood fit together.
join wood elements
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.
operate wood sawing equipment
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencefurniture industry
Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
Cross-sector
1 competenceengraving technologies
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescontextualise artistic work
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the field, attend events, etc.
engrave patterns
Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.
handle delivery of furniture goods
Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.
sell furniture
Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
sell household goods
Sell household devices and goods such as microwaves, blenders and kitchen supplies in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Cross-sector
14 competencesage furniture artificially
Use various techniques such as sanding, denting, painting and others to make new furniture look distressed and aged.
carve materials
Carve an object out of a materials such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.
clean furniture
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
decorate furniture
Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.
document museum collection
Record information about an object's condition, provenance, materials, and all of its movements within the museum or out on loan.
fix minor scratches
Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.
paint decorative designs
Apply designs in paint, using paint sprayers, paintbrushes or spray cans.
prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
produce copies of valuable objects
Produce exact copies of valuable objects such as paintings and pieces of furniture mainly for commercial or exhibition purposes.
produce customised tools
Elaborate the technical drawings and build special tools needed for a particular purpose such as creating traditional tools for artisanal crafting or restoration purposes.
repair furniture parts
Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.
specialise in an area of history
Specialise in a specific field of history, do research on topics relevant to collections, determine which items should be retained or acquired, and how they should be preserved and displayed.
use authentic crafting techniques
Restore old objects by means of the tools and techniques that were originally used in their production process.
use environmental friendly materials
Work with ecofriendly materials such as water based finishing materials systems or formaldehyde free adhesives.
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