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Unit Group

3911 Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3911 Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians

Prepare artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, arrange and construct gallery exhibits, and assist Librarians and other information managers in operational and technical aspects of library work.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

391131 Gallery or Museum Technician

Prepares artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, and arranges and constructs gallery or museum exhibits.

Specialisation

  • Taxidermist

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Mounts and prepares objects for display
  • Designs and arranges exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas
  • Assists in setting up lighting, sound systems, audio visual presentations and display equipment
  • Receives, ships, packs and unpacks exhibits
  • May undertake fabrication and painting for exhibitions and collection needs
Occupation

391132 Library Technician

Assists Librarians and other information managers in operational and technical aspects of library work. Provides access to information resources, delivers information and research services, maintains library resources and systems, and delivers customised services to users.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Provides access to library resources, records and systems through data management, cataloguing and classification
  • Maintains library and information sources throughout their lifecycle
  • Searches library and information databases to assist customers with reference and research enquiries in the physical and virtual environment
  • Operates library digital technologies and platforms
  • Arranges interlibrary loans
  • Develops, promotes and presents programs, including displays and library tours