museum databases
The tools and processes involved in working with museum databases.
digital
Conservators organise and valorise works of art, buildings, books and furniture. They work in a wide range of areas such as creating and implementing new collections of art, preserving heritage buildings by applying restoration techniques as well as foreseeing the conservation of literary works, films, and valuable objects.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceexamine conservation issues
Assess the nature of the object to be conserved or restored, and examine the causes of any deterioration.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassess conservation needs
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
assess museum object condition
Work together with the collection manager or restorer, to evaluate and document the condition of a museum object for a loan or an exhibition.
cope with challenging demands
Maintain a positive attitude towards new and challenging demands such as interaction with artists and handling of artistic artefacts. Work under pressure such as dealing with last moment changes in time schedules and financial restraints.
create collection conservation plan
Create a comprehensive, high-level overview conservation plan for the collection.
ensure safety of exhibition
Ensure safety of exhibition environment and of artefacts by applying safety devices.
plan measures to safeguard cultural heritage
Prepare protection plans to apply against unexpected disasters to reduce the impact on cultural heritage as buildings, structures or landscapes.
provide conservation advice
Formulating guidelines for object care, preservation and maintenance, and providing professional advice on possible restoration work to be done.
use ICT resources to solve work related tasks
Choose and use ICT resources in order to solve related tasks.
digital
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply strategic thinking
Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.
coordinate operational activities
Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
structure information
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific requirements and characteristics of the output media.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesart collections
The variety of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and other works that form collections in a museum and prospective new collections which are of interest for a museum or art gallery.
art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
art-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
cultural history
Field that combines historical and anthropological approaches for recording and studying past customs, arts, and manners of a group of people taking into account their political, cultural, and social milieu.
cultural projects
The purpose, organisation and management of cultural projects and related fundraising actions.
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
The offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshistoric architecture
The techniques and styles of various periods in history from an architectural standpoint.
history
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
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.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
estimate restoration costs of antique items
Estimate the price of the restoration process of antique products taking into consideration the time required for restoration.
evaluate art quality
Correctly evaluate the quality of art objects, artefacts, photographs and documents.
provide project information on exhibitions
Provide information on the preparation, execution and evaluation of exhibitions and other artistic projects.
respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition
Respect cultural differences when creating artistic concepts and exhibitions. Collaborate with international artists, curators, museums and sponsors.
supervise projects for the conservation of heritage buildings
Supervise protection and restoration projects of cultural heritage. Use your expertise to make sure the project runs smoothly.
Cross-sector
3 competencesinteract with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.