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ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Major Combinations:
NQF Level 5: ARM1502, ARM1503
NQF Level 6: ARM2601, ARM2602, ARM2603
NQF Level 7: ARM3701, ARM3702, ARM3703, ARM3704, ARM3705

Introducing Archives and Records Management - ARM1501
Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a sound understanding of the different concepts and principles in archives and records management so that they can apply these (concepts and principles) in managing records that promote transparency, accountability and the protection of human rights. The module also provides students with an understanding of the development of the field of archives and records management and how this field contributes to the broader field of Information Science by enhancing the management of information within society. The module also aims to foster a culture within students of recognising the significance of archives and records and the importance of managing these properly.
Managing Records - ARM1502
Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: Students who complete this module will have a sound understanding of the different theories and practices involved in the management of current records. The module intends to equip students with the necessary competencies to enable them to manage records in such a way that these may be used as an organisational resource to help make decisions and to improve productivity and efficiency, and to serve as the memory of a particular organisation.
Managing Archives - ARM1503
Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a sound understanding of the different concepts and principles in the field of archival science so that they can apply these in managing archives. The module also aims to foster a culture within students of recognising the significance of archival materials and the importance of managing these properly.
Preserving Records and Archives - ARM1504
Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a sound understanding of the different theories and practices relating to the preservation of records and archives. Additionally, the student credited with this module will be able to apply the basic principles and techniques of preservation to safeguard records and archival material.
Electronic Records Management - ARM1505
Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a firm theoretical foundation of the best practices regarding the care of electronic records, essential for the management of information in contemporary society. The module also provides students with an understanding of the development of electronic records and how the management of these materials contributes to the broader field of Information Science.
Organising Records: Classification Systems - ARM2602
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: This module is part of the BA with specialisation in Archives and Records Management. The purpose of the module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the reason or motivation of a classification system. Students should be able to differentiate between different classification systems and show competency in the development of a classification system relevant to a specific organisation.
Appraisal and Disposal of Records - ARM2603
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module is part of the BA with specialisation in Archives and Records Management. The purpose of this module is to equip students with relevant and appropriate knowledge, skills and competence to explain and analyse the processes to be followed in appraisal, retention, disposal and archival acquisition of records. The module also equips students to be able to draft and compile a retention schedule with disposal instructions applicable to organisations in particular contexts.
Legislation and Standards in Archives and Records Management - ARM3701
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge to be able to identify and interpret national legislation and international standards relevant to the archives and records management environment to create an awareness of the changing legal environment in the management, preservation and access of records.
ICT Applications in Archives and Records Management - ARM3702
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with detailed comprehensive knowledge and specialised skills to enable them to examine the nature of technologies associated with the management and archiving of digital records. The emphasis is on electronic content management systems and trusted digital repositories to ensure digital records are managed and archived within secured environments.
Organising Archives: Arrangement and Description - ARM3703
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the arrangement and description of archival documents. Students will be provided with an understanding of classical and contemporary theories, methodologies, and models for arranging, describing, and providing access to archival materials. The module will also examine the necessary processes leading up to the arrangement and description of archives, namely their acquisition and accessioning.
Preservation Management of Archives and Records - ARM3704
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with theoretical and practical skills in the long-term preservation of archives and records in different media formats. The student credited with this module will be able to identify and deal with various perils that may have a negative impact on the life-cycle of archives and records related to long term preservation.
Archival Programming and Advocacy - ARM3705
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the necessary archival science knowledge and skills. Through which, they will be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders and role players in archival services in a professional and creative manner through advocacy, public programming, and outreach programmes.
Information and knowledge governance - ARM4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Qualifying students can apply, identify, evaluate and develop policies, principles, processes and control measures to govern the use of information in compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks within organisations. This module contributes towards the professionalization of archivists and record managers by equipping them with knowledge, competencies and values related to information governance. The students will use these skills, knowledge and values in business, government, civic and other organisational contexts in South Africa, Africa and beyond.
Digital Records Forensics and Archival Diplomatics - ARM4802
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The qualifying student can apply the theories of digital records forensics and archival diplomatics in determining the authenticity, reliability, integrity and functions of digital records throughout their life cycle. These competencies contribute to the management and preservation of trustworthy records for legal, administrative, financial and historical purpose. The module is critical in establishing digital records forensics and archival diplomatics in both private and public sectors in South Africa, the African continent and the globe. Students can engage with core knowledge at advanced level, imbedding skills and values. This module support further studies and applications in the Information Science sector of the discipline of archival science, as part of the Bachelor of Arts honours in Archival Science qualification. Enrolled students in this blended mode are required to engage using computers and the Internet on a weekly basis, to connect with others, to self-study, and to participate in online discussions.
Data Curatorship and Management - ARM4803
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Qualifying students can analyse, interpret and apply the curatorship and management of data, in the context of archives and records management, competently. Students can, through the understanding of different concepts and historical contexts associated with data curatorship and data management (including data storage, data sharing, archiving and preservation) perform advanced research and investigations to address the obstacles experienced in the field, understand trends and directions regarding data management and data curatorship, conduct literature searches (pertaining to data storage, data sharing, archiving and preservation), evaluate metadata standards to ensure data collection, apply discipline-based knowledge to data storage, backups and storage management, and access archival collections in digital format with an explanation of these features. The module is an international standard in archives and records management field, used in businesses and governments in South Africa, Africa and the world.
Audio-Visual Archiving - ARM2601
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module is part of the BA with specialisation in Archives and Records Management degree. The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge related to the management of audio-visual and non-textual materials in terms of creation, collection development, intellectual control, preservation and access