Conserve, repair or restore dynamic cultural heritage objects
URN: CCSCH15
Business Sectors (Suites): Cultural Heritage
Developed by: Creative & Cultural Skills
Approved on:
30 Mar 2022
Overview
This standard is about conserving, repairing or restoring dynamic cultural heritage objects. As well as a cultural heritage value, dynamic cultural heritage objects also have moving parts including, but not restricted to, mechanical objects such as clocks, automata motorised vehicles and musical instruments.
It includes assessing the degree of repair or restoration required, carrying out restoration and repair work appropriate for each object, using appropriate tools, techniques and replacement materials and working within agreed timescales and organisational processes.
This standard is for anyone who carries out conservation, repair or restoration to dynamic cultural heritage objects.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety regulations, directives and guidelines
- assess objects and any defects and agree the extent of repair or restoration with appropriate people
- check that existing components and materials are serviceable and identify required replacement components in accordance with the needs of objects
- use conservation, repair and restoration methods and techniques that are appropriate for each object and for the desired level of repair or restoration
- obtain relevant documentation or specifications to inform conservation, repair or restoration activities
- carry out conservation, repair or restoration activities within the limits of your specialism, expertise and experience
- select tools and materials for restoration that are fit for purpose and in a safe condition, storing them appropriately after use
- handle and use tools and materials to achieve desired conservation, repair or restoration in line with health and safety requirements
- carry out conservation, repair or restoration activities in an appropriate sequence within agreed time scales
- source and obtain necessary replacement parts, materials and other consumables in line with organisational policies and procedures
- resolve problems with conservation, repair and restoration activities within the limits of your specialism, expertise and experience
- compile appropriate documentation in line with organisational and sector standards and procedures
- retain and catalogue elements removed or replaced during conservation, repair or restoration in appropriate systems
- dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the health and safety requirements related to conservation, repair or restoration activities, the responsibility they place on you and the effects of health and safety precautions on others
- hazards associated with carrying out conservation, repair or restoration activities including lifting, handling and using tools and equipment, handling and disposal of hazardous substances
- the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate safety equipment (PPE)
- restoration and conservation ethics on the repair and replacement of original components, parts and materials and the procedures for obtaining these
- where to obtain documentation or specifications for the objects you are working on
- the extent of your expertise, experience and authority and who you should consult if you have a problem that you cannot resolve or which falls outside your specialism
- how to evaluate the impact that the extent of restoration or repair will have on the appearance, function, interpretation and heritage value of objects
- methods of checking that components are serviceable, and how to identify wear and damage
- how to check that tools and equipment are in a safe and usable condition
- specialist best practice methods and techniques to be adopted for conservation, repair and restoration
- the challenges associated with conservation, repair and restoration and how they can be overcome
- which removed elements have a future historical interest and systems for cataloguing them
- organisational procedures for the safe disposal of waste
- who to liaise with and when before and during conservation, restoration and repair activities
- record keeping requirements
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
30 Mar 2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Creative and Cultural Skills
Original URN
CCSCH15
Relevant Occupations
Archaeology and Archaeological Sciences, Conservation Associate Professionals, Construction Trades, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
SOC Code
2452
Keywords
artefact; cultural heritage; conservation; conserve; repair; restore; restoration; mechanical; clocks; automata; motorised vehicles; musical instruments;