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Conservators preserve and restore historical objects, artworks and buildings.
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in conservation. The course you do will depend on which area of conservation you want to work in. Examples are:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. A degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You can start out by doing a cultural heritage conservation technician higher apprenticeship, then take further training to qualify. You could also apply for a cultural heritage conservator degree apprenticeship if you have the right experience and qualifications.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You may be able to move into certain kinds of conservation work if you've got relevant qualifications and experience. For example, building conservation may be suitable if you're a qualified stonemason, plasterer or roofer. If you want to specialise in conservation of crafts, like stained glass, decorative stonework or metalwork, you're more likely to build up your skills and experience through a work-based route.
Volunteering
You'll find that internships are a useful way to get practical experience after studying. You'll also have an advantage when looking for courses and jobs if you have some relevant work experience. For example with a museum collection or historic site. More Information
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You could move into a management job, although this will usually mean stepping away from 'hands on' practical conservation work.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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