This one-day course is a mix of the ’how’ and ‘why’ of good records management, with an emphasis on the practical knowledge and skills needed by records management staff. The course covers:

1. Overview of records management in the APS
2. Records management essentials:
   • Create, capture and describe
   • Secure, store and preserve
   • Keep, destroy and transfer
3. How the Archives can assist agencies with records management.

In addition to information, advice and tips, the course includes a number of exercises to help participants develop a better practical understanding of the concepts that the course introduces.

Please note that the course content was revised in January 2008 and no longer includes detailed sentencing training. A separate half-day course, Introduction to Sentencing, is now being offered.

Date

13 November 2008

Time

9.00am

Location

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Duration

One day

Prerequisites

Some recommended background reading will be sent to all registered participants before the workshop

Audience

Records and information management staff in agencies, including contract staff and consultants

IRAPS is suited to both managers and staff new to records management and those with more experience seeking to refresh their understanding and knowledge.

Cost

$300 for Australian Government agencies, $400 for non-Commonwealth organisations (GST inclusive). 20% discount for registrations of 3 or more people from same organisation

Contact Information

Please contact the Agency Service Centre to register your interest.