Technical Education · Applied Sciences
Records Management and Information Science
Organising, storing and managing records and information in organisations.
Why study this course
Why study Records Management and Information Science?
Every organisation depends on finding the right information when it is needed. You learn to organise, store, protect and retrieve records, on paper and digitally, skills that every office, council, school and company relies on.
Records Management and Information ScienceOpportunities and careers
Where it can take you
These are examples of the kind of work graduates of this course can pursue. Opportunities depend on your level, your experience and the job market.
- Records officer or clerk
- Registry and archives assistant in government, councils and parastatals
- Library and information assistant
- Document control or data management officer
- Administrative officer or office manager
- Information officer with NGOs and companies
What you need
Levels and entry requirements
- National CertificateDuration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- National DiplomaDuration: 2 years
Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Ready to start your journey?
Learn how to apply and what you need to prepare.