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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Museum Technicians and Conservators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.English Language59
2.Design57
3.History and Archeology56
Administration and Management56
5.Customer and Personal Service53
6.Education and Training51
Mathematics51
8.Clerical50
9.Fine Arts49
10.Computers and Electronics46
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
59
57
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
57
53
Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches longDraw plans for remodeling a kitchenDevelop detailed plans for a high-rise office building
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
56
52
Take a class in US historyTeach local history to school childrenDetermine the age of bones for placing them in fossil history
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
56
51
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
53
57
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
51
61
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
51
55
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
50
57
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
49
47
Attend a popular music concertPlay a minor part in a local theater playDesign an artistic display for a major trade show
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
46
52
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses