Appraisal and Disposal Authorisation
Destroying records is irreversible, so the decision needs evidence and authority behind it. This course covers appraising records for value and authorising disposal properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Destruction as an irreversible decision
- 02Appraisal principles and continuing value
- 03Evidential, informational and historical value
- 04Preparing disposal recommendations with reasoning
- 05Authorisation levels and who may approve destruction
- 06Executing, witnessing and certifying disposal
- 07The disposal register and defending past decisions
What you will gain
- Appraise records for continuing value
- Distinguish evidential, informational and historical value
- Prepare disposal recommendations with reasoning
- Obtain the right authorisation before destruction
- Execute and witness disposal correctly
- Maintain a defensible disposal record
Who should attend
- Records managers and archivists
- Compliance and governance staff
- Departmental record custodians
- Auditors reviewing disposal practice
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 10 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Document & Records Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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