PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION OF CONSERVATOR RESTORERS (PACR)

This DIXONTECH course provides an essential pathway for professionals preparing for the Professional Accreditation of Conservator Restorers (PACR) certification. The training equips participants with a deep understanding of conservation ethics, technical standards, portfolio development, and professional practice criteria required for accreditation by recognized conservation bodies. It focuses on demonstrating competence, reflective practice, and adherence to international conservation frameworks.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview of PACR Accreditation Standards and Requirements
• Conservation Ethics and Professional Practice Principles
• Documentation, Reporting, and Evidence Submission
• Portfolio Preparation and Reflective Writing Techniques
• Risk Assessment and Preventive Conservation
• Interview and Assessment Preparation Strategies

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand PACR accreditation criteria and process
• Prepare a complete professional portfolio
• Apply conservation ethics and decision making frameworks
• Manage documentation and reflective statements effectively
• Demonstrate professional competence confidently
• Succeed in PACR assessment and peer review

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Conservator restorers in all disciplines
• Heritage and museum professionals
• Art and object conservation specialists
• Collection managers and curators
• Independent and institutional conservators
• Professionals seeking PACR accreditation or recognition

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This course blends interactive workshops, peer review simulations, and guided mentoring sessions. Participants work on real portfolio samples, receive feedback from experts, and build confidence through mock assessments. The DIXONTECH methodology combines theoretical understanding with practical skill building for effective professional accreditation preparation.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO PACR ACCREDITATION AND CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES

• Overview of PACR framework, purpose, and eligibility
• Roles of ICON and related professional bodies
• Understanding accreditation pathways and standards
• Ethical principles in conservation restoration practice
• Defining professional competence and reflective practice
• Benefits and responsibilities of accredited professionals

DAY 2

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE AND DOCUMENTATION TECHNIQUES

• Building the PACR professional portfolio structure
• Identifying key evidence and documentation examples
• Writing effective project summaries and case studies
• Using photographs and technical reports for submission
• Aligning portfolio content with PACR competencies
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

DAY 3

REFLECTIVE WRITING AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

• Understanding reflective writing and critical self assessment
• Linking reflection to learning and improvement outcomes
• Managing ethical dilemmas and professional decisions
• Writing concise, evidence based reflective statements
• Aligning practice with PACR assessment criteria
• Workshop: analyzing sample reflective statements

DAY 4

RISK MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION STRATEGIES

• Risk assessment methodologies for conservation projects
• Environmental monitoring and condition surveys
• Preventive conservation and material preservation planning
• Decision making models in conservation ethics
• Integrating sustainability in conservation practices
• Case study: risk based conservation strategy design

DAY 5

INTERVIEW PREPARATION AND FINAL ASSESSMENT READINESS

• Understanding the PACR interview and evaluation process
• Preparing for professional discussions and case defense
• Mock interviews and self assessment exercises
• Feedback interpretation and improvement planning
• Submitting final documentation and reflective statements
• Final workshop: review, confidence building, and next steps