124911 v.5 Graduate Certificate in Records Management
GradCertRecMgnt(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Course Overview
Graduate certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is designed for those who work where management of an organisation's records or archives is involved. It offers an overview of record keeping and archive management practices and theory including the technologies involved.
Professional Recognition
This course does not confer eligibility for professional membership of relevant professional bodies.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.
Course Overview Note
Regular and reliable Internet access is required as is access to a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
Specifically, applicants require a three year bachelor degree in another discipline or a four year honours degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
A 3 week full time Practicum placement must be completed as part of the course.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two semesters of part-time study. External study is also available.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12157 | v.5 | Archives Concepts and Practice 523 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12158 | v.5 | Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12162 | v.6 | Management of Recordkeeping and Archives Services 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12163 | v.5 | Enterprise Content Management 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.
