Conservation and restoration technicians assist conservators to preserve/restore artifacts. They may specialize in a specific type of collection.

In general, you usually need a post-secondary qualification and specialized training. In some cases, you may substitute appropriate work experience for academic qualifications.

You usually need a college program in museum or conservation technology or other technical or on-the-job training program.

To be a library and archive technician or assistant, you usually need a college library technician diploma or a university degree in a social science discipline.

To be a registrar, interpreter or cataloguer, you may need a university degree in a field related to museum/gallery work. Interpreters may require specific scientific or academic credentials.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.