Physical File Tracking Systems
Paper files still carry decisions, and a file nobody can locate is functionally lost. This course covers tracking physical records through the hands they pass through.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01A file nobody can locate is a file that is lost
- 02Tracking approaches and matching them to volume
- 03Barcodes, labelling and identification
- 04Charge out, transfer, return and custody
- 05Systematic searching for missing files
- 06Location audits and accuracy measurement
- 07Files held long term by users and recovering them
What you will gain
- Design a tracking system suited to your volumes
- Apply barcodes or labels consistently
- Control charge out, transfer and return
- Locate missing files systematically
- Audit file location accuracy
- Manage files held long term by users
Who should attend
- Registry and records staff
- Administrative supervisors
- Case file handlers
- Records managers with paper holdings
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 17 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 17 to 18 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 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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