Museum technicians and conservators need knowledge in the following areas:

• Fine Arts: The methods and concepts needed to create visual, music, or dramatic arts.
• English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
• Public Safety and Security: How to protect people and property.
• History and Archeology: Past events and the effects on people and cultures.
• Administration and Management: How to run a business or group.
• Chemistry: The properties of substances and the changes that occur when they interact.