Freedom of Information Practitioners Course

Practitioner
A 1-day practical workshop to guide you through the process of handling and responding to FOI requests of varying degrees of complexity.
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Course Information

Level: Practitioner
Location: Multiple locations
School/Centre: Defence College for Military Capability Integration
Course Code: FOI
Duration: 1 day
When: Multiple dates available

About this course

Through lectures, exercises and discussions, you will build an understanding of the process of handling and responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

What you will learn

You will develop an understanding of:

  • the key provisions of the FOI Act
  • how to handle requests for information with consideration of the cost limit
  • when and how exemptions should be applied
  • how to conduct a Public Interest Test (PIT)
  • where to seek further guidance and information

How this course will help your career

You will learn how to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to FOI requests in the workplace, a key development to support the needs of your business.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military
  • MOD civil servants

Before you attend

You will be required to complete some pre-reading prior to attending this course, which will be detailed in your joining instructions.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face/Residential
  • Online (Virtual)