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identify, describe and analyse variation within processes,
products or services.
NRMOOl Records and Information Industry
Gives an overview of th records and information industry
and describes the functions of various branches of
information management and career prospects in the
industry.
NRM002 Records Management Principles
Gives an overview of the purposes and methods involved
in records management. It covers information flows
within an organisation and the life cycle of a record.
NRM003 Records Management Operations
Students learn to perform routine operations in records
management particularly the handling of paper-based files.
NRM004 Records Management Sohare: Usage
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform
records management functions using a range of software
packages.
NRMOO5 Multimedia Records Storage and
Usage 1
Students learn to use and maintain storage media including
microfilm, microfiche, compact disc, optical disc etc.
NRM007 Classifying Records
Provides students with a knowledge of major classification
schemes and the skills needed to classify records accurately.
NRM008 Indexing Records
Students learn the purpose of indexing systems, and the
relationship between an indexing system and the
classification process. Majcr indexing systems are covered.
NRM009 Multimedia Storage Equipment
Students learn to evaluate a range of records storage
equipment and make appropriate selections for storing a
variety of media.
NRMOl 0 Records Management Document
Abstracting
Students learn to write accurate abstracts/precis for a
variety of documents. This involves analysing documents
and developing the skills to write clearly and concisely in
both a controlled vocabulary and free text.
NW01 1 Records Management and the Law
Gives an overview of the legal and judicial system in
Australia. Students learn to interpret and apply legislative
requirements related to records management.
NW01 2 Records Retention and Disposal
Students learn to develop and maintain a records retention
and disposal system.
NRMOl3 Records Management Clent Services
This module enables students to investigate the needs of
clients, to determine their level of satisfaction with services,
and promote the services and products of a records
management unit.
NW01 4 Conservation and Storage of Non-
Current Records
Students learn the principles and purpose of archives, the
criteria for long-term storage of records, and the
partnership of records and archives.
NW01 5 Records Management Software:
Evaluation
Students learn to evaluate records management software
packages in order to select the most appropriate software
to meet specific needs.
OH200 Recruitment and Selection
The purpose of this subject is to identify the critical
strategic policy and practical issues in recruiting staff in
organisations in the current changing context of work.
QMAOl Preparing Quality System
Documentation
A module int he Certificate IV in Quality Management and
Assurance
Content
Examines the contents of each level of documentation and
develops skills in preparing quality system documentation
QMA02 Introduction to Best Practice in
Organizations
A module int he Certificate IV in Quality Management and
Assurance
Content
Identifies the principles of best practice and their
application to organizations of all sizes in the public and
private sectors.
QMA03 Organizational Culture & Change
A module int he Certificate IV in Quality Management and
Assurance
Content
Examines organizational culture and change, and transition
processes. Develops skills for dealing with change resulting
from the introduction of a quality system and quality
management.
QMA04 Organisational Communication
Systems
A module int he Certificate IV in Quality Management and
Assurance
Content
Develops effective organizational communication in order
to apply quality management practices. Examines
interpersonal communication, communication barriers,
flow and channels.
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