Conservator

Description

Investigates, documents, treats and prevents damage to material culture to facilitate access for people to whom they hold significance.

Description

This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Conservators, Meteorologists and Physicists.

Tasks include

• Examines and documents objects, including condition surveys and reports
• Recommends appropriate materials and environments for storage, display and other contexts
• Researches, tests and applies treatments to stabilise, clean, repair, restore or activate objects
• Assesses and manages physical risks to cultural heritage objects and collections
• Analyses, monitors and manages storage, display and transport of material culture