Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management

The fundamental role of the conservation professional is to preserve and conserve, as appropriate, cultural property for present and future generations. We have a lot to learn from the experiences and events of people who have gone before us. However, we can't learn much from the past if we don't have records of it. Imagine how much history is lost to us when an ancient artifact is destroyed by perfectly well-meaning people who want to save it.This two-year Ontario College graduate certificate is an intensive, fast-paced learning experience that you will undertake in four consecutive semesters. You'll start your classes in September and spend your first three semesters, during the fall, winter and summer, at the college. Following your introduction to the field of conservation, you will gain valuable, applied and skills-based experience in the care and handling of most common museum materials, including ceramics, glass, stone, metals, wooden objects, leather and proteinaceous materials, textiles, works of art on paper, books, archival materials, photographs and modern materials.

Students applying to Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management must meet the following requirements Undergraduate degree, Ontario College diploma or Ontario College Advanced diploma or equivalent, and Grade 12 (C) Chemistry Applicants who do not meet the requirements listed above who possess a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions desk for details. The Chemistry requirement for this program will not be waived.