| Qualification code: | 98577 |
| NQF level: | 5 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 86446 |
| APS/AS: | 15 |
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Rules: This qualification consists of 10 modules. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer and the internet. |
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| Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification will provide learners with an entry level qualification in the archival and recording keeping field with the necessary underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for them to apply the required technical expertise in the administration and safekeeping of archives and records. The need for ensuring that records are kept has become increasingly important and applies to a wide range of sectors and industries. Archiving and record keeping professionals should continue to seek out better ways to meet the ever-changing need of identifying, storing, retrieving, preserving and conserving both information and items through well-structured record classification systems and record keeping systems, while keeping pace with changes in the technological field. A learner acquiring this qualification will be able to show responsibility, and independently and effectively manage themselves in the specific culture of the archives and records management environment. In effect, the learners will ensure the effective delivery of relevant and appropriate archives and records management services within the framework of prescribed legislation. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| AIS1501 - Introducing Applied Information Science | |
| AIS1503 - Introducing Information Records and Sources | |
| ARM1501 - Introducing Archives and Records Management | |
| ARM1502 - Managing Records | |
| ARM1503 - Managing Archives | |
| ARM1504 - Preserving Records and Archives | |
| ARM1505 - Electronic Records Management | |
| ENN1504 - Practising Workplace English | |
| EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions | |
| INS1502 - Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning | |