This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake research that supports work across a wide range of recordkeeping functions.

It applies to individuals who use a range of analytical and documenting techniques to perform their work and support effective recordkeeping and governance practices across the organisation.

This unit is based on the ‘Statement of Knowledge for Recordkeeping Professionals’ jointly produced by the Australian Society of Archivists Inc. (ASA) and Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Research records and recordkeeping systems	1.1 Identify purpose of records and recordkeeping systems 1.2 Define characteristics of records 1.3 Select appropriate recordkeeping system characteristics 1.4 Research theories and principles of recordkeeping
2. Review recordkeeping context	2.1 Define environmental context of records and recordkeeping systems 2.2 Research factors which may influence present or future needs of records or recordkeeping systems 2.3 Identify needs of stakeholders, agents and users of records 2.4 Research theories and principles relating to recordkeeping environment or context
3. Document recordkeeping processes and practices	3.1 Collate, analyse and document recordkeeping processes and practices 3.2 Write report on outcomes of research 3.3 Develop recommendations for future activity

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ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Research records and recordkeeping systems	1.1 Identify purpose of records and recordkeeping systems 1.2 Define characteristics of records 1.3 Select appropriate recordkeeping system characteristics 1.4 Research theories and principles of recordkeeping
2. Review recordkeeping context	2.1 Define environmental context of records and recordkeeping systems 2.2 Research factors which may influence present or future needs of records or recordkeeping systems 2.3 Identify needs of stakeholders, agents and users of records 2.4 Research theories and principles relating to recordkeeping environment or context
3. Document recordkeeping processes and practices	3.1 Collate, analyse and document recordkeeping processes and practices 3.2 Write report on outcomes of research 3.3 Develop recommendations for future activity

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify purpose of records and recordkeeping systems
Define characteristics of records
Select appropriate recordkeeping system characteristics
Research theories and principles of recordkeeping
Define environmental context of records and recordkeeping systems
Research factors which may influence present or future needs of records or recordkeeping systems
Identify needs of stakeholders, agents and users of records
Research theories and principles relating to recordkeeping environment or context
Collate, analyse and document recordkeeping processes and practices
Write report on outcomes of research
Develop recommendations for future activity

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