Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

GALLERY, LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TECHNICIANS prepare artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, arrange and construct gallery exhibits, and assist Librarians to organise and operate systems for handling recorded material and files.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

mounting and preparing objects for display;
designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas;
assisting in setting up lighting and display equipment;
receiving, shipping, packing and unpacking exhibits;
ordering new library materials and maintaining library records and circulation systems;
cataloguing printed and recorded material;
entering data into databases and editing computer records;
operating audiovisual and reprographic equipment;
searching and verifying bibliographic data.

Occupations:

399311 Gallery or Museum Technician
399312 Library Technician