Appraisal and Disposal Of Records

3-DAY Skills Programme on:
Records Management: Appraisal and Disposal
(Based on US: 259458, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding of the purpose of having an effective disposal programme as an important element in ensuring effective records management.
• A basic understanding of the process of appraisal, the various techniques used, abroad and nationally, and various schools of thought on the activity.
• A basic understanding of the process of macro-appraisal, its advantages and shortfalls.
• Knowledge of and understanding disposal authorities and their relationship to various sections of   legislation associated with records.
• Understanding of the purpose and process of the office of origin determining the retention periods for records. A basic understanding of the criteria that should be used during this process.

This course is aimed mainly at: Records managers registry staff and registry clerks, work-study officials, business analysts, archivists, information managers and system administrators.