State Records has recently updated the Adequate Records Management Standard and South Australian Recordkeeping Metadata Standard and created the Contracting and Official Records Standard.Across-Government Standards for Record Management
To promotes the availability of Freedom of Information (FOI) Induction Training as an on-line module via ERNI, State Records E-Resource Network Initiative.Freedom of Information (ERNI) Induction Training
Notifying agencies that May 2007 version of the guideline for agencies making public access determinations for official records which they control is now available.Public Access Determination Guideline for Agencies
The operational accredited training courses offered by State Records of South Australia meet an immediate need for participants. For example:
How to use a Records Disposal Schedule?
How to transfer records?
How to classify records?
However, records management is more complex than the application of tools and processes. Accordingly, State Records has developed the Across-Government Records Management Accredited Training and Education Strategy which sets out a new direction for South Australian Government public servants by addressing recordkeeping training and education issues and providing a framework for change.
This strategy outlines four goals and associated actions that need to be jointly pursued by both State Records and Agencies and Authorities. As a result, records management practitioners and their respective agencies can be confident that appropriately skilled and knowledgeable people are managing their operational and strategic recordkeeping programs.
Additionally, public servants that undertake the Accredited Training and Education Programs will be aware of their responsibilities and better able to support their Agency, Chief Executive and Records Manager fulfil their organisations information management requirements.
The Accredited Operational Training courses are also available to members of the public and records management practitioners from private enterprise.
The courses outlined below are aimed at records management practitioners.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with an opportunity to achieve competency in undertaking the disposal of records, in a comfortable and practical learning environment that balances theory with practice. Along the way, participants will explore the concept of disposal and the full range of disposal tools available. Standards and legislation that impact on disposal and records management will also be discussed, along with issues related to records management in general. For More Information.
Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the application of knowledge and skills they have developed during the course.
Target Audience:
This course is for RM practitioners who are required to undertake records disposal as part of their role and would like to increase chances of obtaining work in records management within the S. Australian State Government by achieving competency.
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The aim of this course is to provide participants with an opportunity to achieve competency in undertaking disposal of records, in a comfortable and practical learning environment that balances theory with practice. Along the way, participants will explore the concept of disposal and the full range of disposal tools available. Standards and legislation that impact on disposal and records management will also be discussed, along with issues related to records management in general. For More Information.
Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the application of knowledge and skills they have developed during the course.
Target Audience:
This course is for RM practitioners who are required to undertake records disposal as part of their role and would like to increase chances of obtaining work in records management within the S. Australian Local Government by achieving competency.
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The aim of this course is to provide participants with the opportunity to achieve competency in the application of functional classification as a system for classifying and titling records. Participants will be introduced to the principals of keyword classification and the concepts of functions and activities. Ample time is given to practical exercises, which allow participants to apply what they have learnt from the theoretical sessions. For More Information.
Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the application of knowledge and skills they have developed during the course.
Target Audience:
This course is for RM practitioners who are required to classify and title records as part of their role and would like to increase chances of obtaining work in records management within the S. Australian State Government by achieving competency.
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LG_Thesaurus (LGA Thesaurus - Classify and Control Records)
There are no prerequisites for this course.
There are no related courses.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the opportunity to achieve competency in the application of functional classification as a system for classifying and titling records. Participants will be introduced to the principals of keyword classification and the concepts of functions and activities. Ample time is given to practical exercises, which allow participants to apply what they have learnt from the theoretical sessions. For More Information.
Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the knowledge and skills they have developed in classification and titling on the second day.
Target Audience:
This course is for RM practitioners who are required to classify and title records as part of their role and would like to increase chances of obtaining work in records management within the S. Australian Local Government by achieving competency.
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The aim of this course is to provide participants with the opportunity to obtain knowledge of the series system, to be used when transferring permanent records to State Records of South Australia, and apply the acquired knowledge and skills in practical exercises. Participants will be introduced to all elements of the transfer process. This will include the identification of a series, the preparation of consignment lists and all other necessary documentation associated with permanent transfers. For More Information.
Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the knowledge and skills they have developed in record series identification and transfer in the second part of the day.
Target Audience:
This course is for RM practitioners who are required to transfer permanent records as part of their role and would like to increase chances of obtaining work in records management within the S. Australian Government by achieving competency.
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FOI_Officers (Training for Designated FOI Officers)
There are no prerequisites for this course.
There are no related courses.
The course provides participants insight into the operation of the Freedom of Information Act, 1991 in order to determine a freedom of information application.
The course is designed to cover the internal administrative procedures required by S.A. Government entities. Enrolment in this course is restricted to S.A. State Government, Local Government and University staff.
The course covers the following:
General description of the Freedom of Information Act
Outlines Freedom of Information legislation in the context of other administrative law
The responsibilities of Accredited FOI Officers in determining applications made under the Freedom of Information Act
Discussion of the exemption provisions and reasons for refusing a application made under the Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information (Fees and Charges) Regulations
Discussion of the reporting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act
This course is designed to significantly advance the practical knowledge and skills of FOI practitioners in the procedural aspects of handling FOI requests according to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, 1991.
The four most common procedural aspects facing FOI requests are:
consultation with third parties
lost or non-existent documents and deferral of access
unreasonable diversion of resources
calculation of charges
The course will help the FOI practitioner become familiar with the best way of approaching the procedural aspects of the FOI Act.
This course is not formally assessed. However, a certificate of attendance is awarded.
Target Audience:
FOI Officers from State Government, Local Government and Universities in South Australia who have completed the course Training for Designated FOI Officers or have the requisite experience in FOI processing.
Participants in this advanced course will be able to apply the FOI Act and carry out processes and procedures under the Act.
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FOI and Key Exemptions in Practice
FOI_Exemptions (FOI and Key Exemptions in Practice)
This course is designed to significantly advance the knowledge and skills of FOI decision-makers and practitioners in assessing whether documents ought to be exempt from release under the Freedom of Information Act, 1991.
Four different scenarios have been written to cover in detail all exemptions commonly in issue when making FOI decisions. Each scenario focuses on one of the four themes.
documents of a particular type
the effect of release of documents
protection of essential public interests
protection of private interests
This course will help FOI decision-makers and practitioners become familiar with the best way of approaching decisions on the applicability of exemption provisions.
This course is not formally assessed. However, a certificate of attendance is awarded.
Target Audience:
FOI Officers from State Government, Local Government and Universities in South Australia who have completed the course Training for Designated FOI Officers or have the requisite experience in FOI processing.
FOI decision-makers, in particular, will benefit from attending.
Participants in this advanced course will gain a good understanding of the exemption provisions of the FOI Act and be able to identify issues and make good decisions on the applicability of exemption provisions.
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