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FURTHER EDUCATION & TRAINING CERTIFICATE: Archives and Records Management NQF Level 4 Presented by Pétria Marais – The Document Warehouse
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NQF = National Qualifications Framework: Refers to the structure that organises and classifies qualifications and competencies in SA. It consists of registered standards, units and qualifications at eight levels of learning.
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Education BandNQF LevelQualificationInstitutions Higher8+ 8 7 6 5 Doctoral, D.Phil Masters B.Tech, Honours First Degree, Diploma Higher Certificates, Associate Degrees Universities, Technikons, private providers, in-house training Further (Grade 10- 12) 432432 Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) Schools, colleges, private providers, training centres, NGO’s, in-house training General open-ended (Grade 1-9) 1General Education and Training Certificate (GETC), ABET levels 1-4, Early Childhood Development Schools, ABET providers, independent schools, NGO’s private providers
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The qualification: NQF Level 4 141 credits (1 credit is 10 notional hours) SAQA QUAL ID: 64069 Registration start date: 2009-02-18 Registration end date: 2012-02-18 Last date for enrolment: 2013-02-18 Last date for achievement: 2016-02-18
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Purpose of the qualification: Will enable learners to improve professionalism and enhance quality of service delivery. Will contribute to the further development of learners within A & RM environment by proving articulation, recognition and mobility within this dynamic and ever changing environment
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A learner acquiring this qualification will be able to: Communicate provision of Records & Archiving Support Services Use mathematics and mathematical thinking to solve problems Manage archival materials and records Provide routine frontline customer services for archive and records Administer routine Records & Archives support services
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Rationale: Addressing urgent need for provision of training in Archives & RM sector Qualification is for learners who are pursuing careers within the Archives & RM environment and indicates a clear learning pathway which can be followed
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Rationale (cntd): Provides learners with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the broader constituencies of the administrative community that will contribute to providing better Archives and RM handling services for all the people in the Republic of SA
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Rationale (cntd): Reflects the need and demand within the Archives & RM environment for people who are able to perform these administrative roles within surroundings that are more complex and demand more advanced knowledge, skills and attributes
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Rationale (cntd): Provides vehicle through which to develop competent Archives & RM Administrators and people that can stay abreast with changing & dynamic environment of the profession Creates an atmosphere for life-long learning opportunities
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International Comparability Research was conducted to benchmark this qualification against equivalent qualifications in: Australia Canada New Zealand United Kingdom USA
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The Qualification consists of: Nine CORE unit standards; Eleven Fundamental unit standards; Fifteen Elective unit standards
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The CORE unit standards: 259441 (new): Arrange, describe & compile lists of records to make them accessible to users 259442 (new): Conduct an information/records audit 259477 (new): Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, terminology and ethics applicable to archives and records management 259437 (new): Demonstrate understanding of statutory and legislative requirements which impact on records management and archives
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The CORE unit standards (cntd): 259458 (new): Interpret classification systems in order to organise, retrieve and dispose of records 259457 (new): Make records and/or information available to customers 110023: Present information in report format 242811: Prioritise time and work for self and team 259440 (new): Store, preserve, and conserve records throughout their lifecycle
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The fundamental unit standards: Compulsory in order to achieve competence needed for qualification as a whole
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The elective unit standards: To enrich qualification or specialise in subject. The specialisations to substitute the electives section are as follows: Records Management: 45 credits Archives Management: 42 credits Public Sector: 45 credits Heritage: 39 credits Business Environment: 44 credits
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Conclusion: The focus of this qualification was on people who never had opportunities for qualifications before There were no unit standards whatsoever for Archiving and RM in SA on this level Even if the qualification is not enrolled for, a learner can now demand alignment/accreditation to a unit standard of any training (short courses, workshops) in Archiving and RM It has become policy (especially in Government) to send learners on accredited training
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Conclusion (cntd): It builds bridges It fills gaps It paves the way for further education and training Gaps in the qualification can be reviewed in 3 years’ time
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