Diploma In Records And Archives Management

Diploma In Records And Archives Management (DRAM) is offered as a DIPLOMA course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of C- in KCSE

                          OR 

  • Certificate in Archives and Records Management or it's equivalent

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 110,000.00 ($ 1,100.00)
Fees Totals KES 131,000.00 ($ 1,310.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 43,666.67 ($ 436.67)
Trimester 2KES 43,666.67 ($ 436.67)
Trimester 3KES 43,666.67 ($ 436.67)
TotalKES 131,000.00 ($ 1,310.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 43,666.67 ($ 436.67) is payable in 3 installments of KES 14,555.56 ($ 145.56)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

TRIMESTER I
  • Introduction to library and Information science                      
  • Introduction to computers                                                       
  • Introduction to database systems                                            
  • Introduction to multimedia information sources & services    
  • Introduction to Records and Archives                                    
  • Introduction to organization of knowledge
  • Internet  and Information Services

TRIMESTER 2                                           
  • Introduction to Management of Library and Information Centres
  • Records Management                                                                                               
  • Organization of knowledge: classification                                                                           
  • Organization of knowledge: cataloguing                                 
  • Information communication & mass media
  • Users Studies and Information Needs References and Information Services
  • Conservation and Restoration of Information Materials
TRIMESTER 3
  • Reference and information services
  • Automation of Libraries and Information Centres
  • Research methods in information science
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Project
  • Practicum
  • Information Communication Technologies
  • Archives management

Unit IDUnit Name
DRAM101Introduction To Library And Information Science
DRAM102Introduction To Computers
DRAM103Introduction To Database Systems
DRAM104Introduction To Multimedia Information Sources And Services
DRAM105Introduction To Records And Archives
DRAM106Introduction To Organization Of Knowledge
DRAM201Internet And Information System
DRAM202Introduction To Management Of Library And Information Centers
DRAM203Records Management DRAM
DRAM204Oganization Of Knowledge Classifications
DRAM205Organization Of Knowledge Cataloguing
DRAM206Information Communication And Mass Media
DRAM301Users Studies And Information Needs
DRAM302Conservation And Restoration Of Information Materials
DRAM303Automation Of Libraries And Information Centres
DRAM304Research Methods In Information Science
DRAM305Enterpreneurship
DRAM306References And Information Services
DRAM401Project DRAM
DRAM402Practicum
DRAM403Information Communication Technologies
DRAM404Archives Management

Course Description

Diploma in Records and Archive Management

Course Overview:

Diploma in Records and Archive Management  is an online course offered at Finstock Evarsity College in a duration of 12 months and examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued  upon completion of this course.

This Diploma in Archives and Records Management course equip the students with the requisite knowledge to set-up, implement and maintain knowledge, records, archives, and information management systems for organizations and support archivists and records management in their professional duties.

Entry requirements

  • KCSE Mean Grade C-

                         or

  • Certificate of the same

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program goals

This program aims at equipping the individual with competencies for managing information creation and collection,  managing organization records and archives, managing electronic records, preserving organization archives and records, managing archives and records unit, conducting research in archives and records management, performing archiving management and conducting records disposal.

Career opportunities

  • Records Management Assistant
  • Micrographics Technician
  • Conservator
  • IT Manager
  • Chief Archivist and Records Manager (Director of the National Archives)
  • Government Archivist (Deputy Director)
  • Government Records Manager (Deputy Director)
  • Records Centre Supervisor
  • Archivist’s Assistant

Reasons for studying

  • You’ll gain transferable skills.
  • Professional Growth Potential
  • You can work for yourself or for a company

 

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Course Instructor(s)

DOUGLAS MWANGI MAINA DOUGLAS MWANGI MAINA
EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI
JAMES MBURU KIMANI JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


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