| Programme Title: | Diploma in Records Management and Information Technology – TVET |
| Introduction | This course is designed to equip the learner with competencies for managing records and Archives systems in institutions. It equips the learner with skills and competencies for creation/acquisition, organization and retrieval, preservation and conservation, appraisal and disposal of records.聽 It also equips the learner with skills for implementation of electronic records systems, conducting research, data analysis and reporting in institutions. |
| Programme objectives | Upon completion, the candidates enrolled in this programme will have:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Acquired the necessary knowledge and competence to make informed decisions expected of personnel in registries, record centres, archives and information centres. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Acquired the necessary attitudes and skills to work in record offices (registries), record centres, archives and other information centres. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Been adequately prepared to pursue undergraduate studies. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Acquired relevant ICT competencies and application skills required in the job market. |
| Justification / Rationale | Records emanate from businesses transactions in both public and private institutions.聽 They are an indispensable resource for evidence, information and corporate memory.聽 This resource must be managed for usability.聽 The staff entrusted with records management must possess the requisite skills.聽 The program will train the much needed human capital in the management of records. |
| Entry Requirements | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(minus) or KCE division III, KACE 1 Principal and 1 Subsidiary or General Certificate of Education (Advanced level)
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| Mode and Structure of Delivery | Regular Full-time (Main, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kitui Campus) |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
| Curriculum Highlights | The diploma has the following highlights:
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| Career Opportunities | Registry assistants, Records centre assistant, Archives Assistant.
Past Placements: Hospitals, Museum, Law courts, Government offices |
| Tuition and Fee structure | |
| Why this Programme at KU | 吃瓜头条 (KU) is a TVET centre offering TVETA accredited and approved programs. These programs have undergone strict scrutiny by the accrediting body in order to ensure that they meet the required standards. KU is also a well-recognized university internationally. |