Online Courses Handbook 2003

187306 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives

Introduction
This course provides a basic training in records management and archives for those who have completed a first degree and who wish to work in this field. It develops an understanding of the processes of information handling and use within organisations, assists in acquiring the basic principles of records management and archives, and application to professional practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in using word-processing, spreadsheet and database packages before commencement of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
A fieldwork component, taken during the inter semester break, allows students to put into practice, in a supervised work environment, the theory gained during the first semester.

Professional Recognition
This course is recognised by the Records Management Association of Australia.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11210 v.4 Information Studies 503 - Information Design 3.0 25.0

12157 v.4 Information Studies 523 - Archives Concepts and Practice 3.0 25.0

12158 v.4 Information Studies 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice 3.0 25.0

12442 v.3 Information Studies 501 - Information Management Technologies 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12162 v.4 Information Studies 522 - Management of Records Services 3.0 25.0

12163 v.4 Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management 3.0 25.0

OR

12161 v.6 Information Studies 525 - Conservation and Preservation 3.0 25.0

12446 v.3 Information Studies 502 - Information Behaviour 3.0 25.0

12447 v.4 Information Studies 504 - Information Environment 3.0 25.0

100.0