Training Programme Overview
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:
- Develop knowledge and skills in individual recordkeeping staff.
- Raise awareness the state sector and local government of The Public Records Act (PRA) and the key responsibilities of recordkeeping staff under the PRA.
- Support Archives New Zealand’s products and services including Continuum publications.
What Courses Do Archives New Zealand Offer?
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."
Duration:1 day (9.00am– 4.00pm)
Cost: $380.00 +GST
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.
Duration: 2 days (9.00am - 4.00pm)
Cost: $650.00 +GST
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"
"Gained costly increased understanding of the standard itself"
Duration: 1 day (9am - 4pm)
Cost: $380 +GST
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."
"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
Transfer Workshop
‘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.
Duration: 1/2 Day (9am - 1pm)
Cost: $200 +GST
Training Course Dates
Archives New Zealand will be running courses on the below dates in 2009:
May:
20th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
June:
18th Introduction to the Public Recrds Act (Christchurch)
23rd Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington) Course Full
July:
2nd and 3rd Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
7th Recordkeeping Metadata (Christchurch)
14th and 15th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Dunedin)
August:
13th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington) Course Full
14th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington) Course Full
20th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Rotorua)
September:
16th and 17th Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
18th Transfer Workshop (Wellington)
October:
8th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
14th and 15th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Wellington)
21st and 22nd The PRA and Local Government Records and Archive (Christchurch)
November
18th and 19th The PRA and Local Government Records and Archives (Auckland)
30th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
December
8th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
9th and 10th Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
Training Locations
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, Manakau.
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.
How Much does the Training Cost?
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
How Do I Register for the Training Courses?
To register for one of Archives New Zealand’s courses download the
registration form, 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.
Trainer Information
Information Leadership Consulting has been working on the development of the courses with us and the delivery of courses in 2008. They will also be working with us to deliver the courses in 2009.
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."
Contact Us
For further details on the training courses and for questions regarding registrations contact the training coordinator at:
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Phone: (04) 894 6037
