Aims:

This course will provide participants with the background knowledge and skills required to confidently compile and implement a records retention and disposal authority within an organisation. Participants will be given several opportunities throughout the course to apply the knowledge gained via useful and practical activities and exercises.

Outcomes:

By the end of this training session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the components of a retention and disposal authority.
• Define and understand the concept of 'appraisal'.
• Outline the benefits associated with using and implementing a retention and disposal authority.
• Identify the recordkeeping legislative framework.
• Identify the methodology used to compile a Functional Records Retention and Disposal Authority and be able to;
  • Analyse the functions of an organisation;
  • Identify and formulate record classes;
  • Determine retention periods and disposal actions.
• Implement a records retention and disposal authority within an organisation.
• Outline steps involved in reviewing an organisation's retention and disposal authority.

Participants are provided with a course booklet and additional handouts.

Course Duration:

1 day

Cost: Contact SSA for a quote

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