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ARCH9028: Conservation Methods and Practices
2026 unit information
In this unit you will develop skills in the methods and practices of conservation management at a professional level, and apply the theory taught in the course in practical, on-site projects. The unit focuses on culturally significant structures and cultural landscapes and includes: understanding the process of significance assessment; identifying, describing and analysing elements of the chosen place; reading and interpreting historic fabric; historical and archival research methods; material and stylistic analysis; and the development of conservation policies to guide future management. A range of guests from government and industry provide insights into current challenges and accepted practice. At the end of the unit the student will successfully demonstrate an understanding of the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter and the ability to prepare, in accordance with current accepted professional practice, a conservation plan of a place or places of cultural significance.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Urban and Regional Planning and Policy |
| Credit points | 12 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter
- LO2. demonstrate skill in methods and techniques of analysis, assessment, and documentation of cultural significance
- LO3. demonstrate the ability to prepare, in accordance with current accepted professional practice, a conservation management plan for a place or places of cultural significance
- LO4. demonstrate the ability to engage with a client and understand their needs and the constraints on their actions
- LO5. demonstrate the ability to develop relevant policies and strategies for the conservation of a variety places of cultural significance
- LO6. demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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