Archives New Zealand has developed a programme of exciting courses to support recordkeeping across the state sector and local government. The courses are aimed at records and information managers, their staff, and other staff who have responsibility for recordkeeping systems.
The key aim of the courses is to:
Archives New Zealand offers five courses to support recordkeeping across the state sector.
Introduction to the Public Records Act
Everything you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
This course introduces you to the key provisions contained in the Public Records Act, provides plenty of opportunity to work through real examples, and helps you determine what your next steps should be in your organisation.
What People Have Said About the Course:
"I got a lot out of the session - it was interesting and well run."
"The best most informed records management course I have been on in a long time - thanks heaps."
"The information was really well presented and I would highly recommend this course".
Duration:1 day (9.00am– 4.00pm)
Cost: $380.00 +GST
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Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records
‘Hands on’ training in getting it right
This course introduces you to the appraisal, sentencing and disposal of records. We cover hard copy records as well as new content about records held in file shares, line of business systems and electronic records management systems.
For courses about local authority disposal see our course The Public Records Act and Local Authority Records and Archives.
What People Have Said About the Course:
"Really good course materials and presentation".
Duration: 2 days (9.00am - 4.00pm)
Cost: $650.00 +GST
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Recordkeeping Metadata
Getting to Grips with Data About Data.
This course introduces you to the requirements contained within the Metadata Standard and provides plenty of opportunity to work through real examples, and understand how you can implement the Standard in your organisation.
This course is intended for people working in public offices and local authorities who have responsibility for particular aspects of recordkeeping. This includes: recordkeeping and information management professionals and IT professionals.
What People Have Said About the Course:
"Course taught in an engaging manner with plenty of time to work on exercises. Useful for people who are beginning work on metadata projects"
"Concrete examples [made] something scary and abstract clear and achievable"
Duration: 1 day (9am - 4pm)
Cost: $380 +GST
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The Public Records Act and Local Government Records and Archives
Everything you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask- in local government!
This course introduces you to the key provisions contained in the Public Records Act as they apply specifically to local authority records and archives. It provides plenty of opportunity to work through real examples, and helps you determine what your next steps should be.
What People Have Said About the Course:
"Great practical application of theory."
"Extremely timely and useful".
"It was great environment to ask all the 'dumb' questions and knowing that I'd get an accurate answer."
Duration: 2 days (9.00am – 4.00pm)
Cost: $650 +GST
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Preparing Records for Transfer
‘Hands on’ training in getting it right
This workshop introduces you to the requirements for transfer to Archives NZ, and uses real examples to practice listing and boxing. It focuses on hands on activities and addresses legacy records as well as current material and covers how to plan a transfer project.
What People Have Said About the Course:
"Hands on approach to training and style of tutor [were] excellent".
"Great mix of practical exercise and 'theory'".
Duration: 1/2 Day (9am - 1pm)
Cost: $200 +GST
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Archives New Zealand will be running courses on the below dates in 2010:
March:
17th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
18th Preparing Records for Transfer (Wellington)
30th Recordkeeping Metadata (Auckland) COURSE FULL
April:
26th Recordkeeping Metadata (Taranaki)
May:
12th and 13th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Wellington)
19th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
26th and 27th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Christchurch)
June:
17th and 18th Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
24th Preparing Records for Transfer (Dunedin)
July:
8th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
21st Introduction to the Public Records Act (Christchurch)
22nd Preparing Records for Transfer (Christchurch)
August:
11th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Auckland)
12th Preparing Records for Transfer (Auckland)
18th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
October:
6th and 7th Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
8th Preparing Records for Transfer (Wellington)
27th and 28th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Auckland)
November:
4th and 5th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Wellington)
17th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
18th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
Archives New Zealand runs training courses regularly in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch at the below locations:
In Auckland the training course are held at the Auckland Regional Office located at 95 Richard Pearce Drive, Mangere, Manukau.
In Wellington the training courses are held at Archives New Zealand Head Office located at 10 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon.
In Christchurch the courses are held at the Copthorne Hotel located on the corner of Kilmore and Durham Streets.
In Dunedin specific course locations will be provided on registration.
In Taranaki specific course locations will be provided on registration.
If you are interested in a training course being run in your area contact the course coordinator.
Archives New Zealand runs its courses on a cost recovery basis. The cost for each course is listed below:
Introduction to the Public Records Act (1 day) $380.00 +GST
Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (2 days) $650.00 +GST
Recordkeeping Metadata (1 day) $380.00 +GST
Managing Local Government Records and Archives (2 days) $650.00 +GST
Transfer Workshop (1/2 day) $200.00 +GST
To register for one of Archives New Zealand’s courses download the Register for this course, fill it in, and either fax or email it to us (details are on the form).
We will email you confirmation of your registration and an invoice within a week of receiving your registration.
Should you be unable to attend a course, a substitute from your organisation is welcome to attend in your place, at no extra charge.
Alternatively we will refund your payment in full following receipt of written advice of withdrawal, up to 10 working days before the course. Any withdrawals after this time will not receive a refund.
Course attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation bookings.
Information Leadership Consulting has been working on the development of the courses with us and will also be working with us to deliver the courses in 2010.
What People Have Said About the Trainers:
"Great trainer! Really knowledgable, came accross clearly, and made the day interesting".
"I am impressed with Sarah's consistency in the training courses. She knows her subject, she is prepared, has a careful, considered approach and a good sense of humour".
"The trainer was very effective and made it really interesting".
"Engaging trainer with good illustrative examples and experience".
For further details on the training courses and for questions regarding registrations contact the training coordinator at:
Recordkeeping.Advice@archives.govt.nz
or
Phone: (04) 894 6076