Gallery or museum technician

Jobs & Skills WA: Get the skills you need for the job you want, with fee-free and reduced-fee courses:

Gallery or museum technician

Gallery or museum technicians are responsible for designing, installing and disassembling displays for galleries and museums. This can include mounting and preparing objects for exhibitions, as well as installing and operating a variety of electronic equipment. They may also have to catalogue and organise specimens and artworks for storage. Some gallery or museum technicians are also involved in assisting with the general maintenance of the gallery or museum space, such as minor repairs, painting walls or changing the lighting.

Working conditions

Gallery or museum technicians work in a variety of spaces, including large public organisations as well as smaller private boutique galleries and community historical museums. They may spend some of their time in storage warehouses collecting items and artefacts for displays. Their hours of work depend on the operating hours of the venue, frequency of exhibitions, and special events hosted.

Tools and technologies

Gallery or museum technicians will use a variety of craft and construction materials to set up exhibition displays and adjust lighting to best suit the display. They may also need to be familiar with audio-visual multimedia, and other new technologies used in the construction of displays. This can include interactive devices such as tablets and computers.

Education and training

To become a gallery or museum technician you usually need to gain a qualification in library and information services.

The Diploma of Library and Information Services is offered at TAFE colleges and many other organisations throughout Western Australia. Browse courses through Jobs and Skills WA and search on the My Skills website to find a registered provider near you.

Related course

Jobs & Skills WA: Get the skills you need for the job you want, with fee-free and reduced-fee courses:

Apprenticeships and traineeships

As an apprentice or trainee, you are employed and get paid while you complete training towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll do a combination of on the job training - gaining hands on skills, knowledge and experience - and structured training with a registered training provider such as TAFE. 

You can do an apprenticeship or traineeship if you are a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or as an adult or mature aged person wishing to change careers. You can even begin your apprenticeship or traineeship while you're still at school.

Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships

Free support and assistance

Your local jobs and Skills Centre can provide free information, support and assistance to help you decide on the best training options to meet your goals.

Call your local Jobs and Skills Centre
Call your local
Jobs and Skills Centre
13 64 64
Find your closest Jobs and Skills Centre
Use our map to
find your closest
Jobs and Skills Centre

Disclaimer

The information presented on the occupation profiles within this website is offered as a guide only.