Oral or written communication

Crosscultural competence including gender and disability

Evaluation and decisionmaking

Networking

Negotiation

Required knowledge

Cultural context Boards are upholders of traditional and cultural values Relevant aspects of culture may include cultural protocols language both Traditional and Aboriginal English Aboriginal learning styles cultural business family and community responsibilities and local history

Community control community participation and control in decisionmaking are central to organisations and the role of Boards is to support the community in these processes

Location and resources organisations operate in diverse locations where cultural social economic and political conditions may vary widely Also acute resource shortages may also determine the options available

Legal requirements organisations operate under provisions of federal state or territory legislation as legal entities and funding recipients which influence decisionmaking

Organisation processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria and

Communicating effectively with the community

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of performing the task managing a number of different tasks coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board including working with others and transferring competency to other situations

Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

Performance of Board duties or through an accurate simulation of Board duties

Guidance information for assessment

Community forums must include:

Methods of advising the community may include:

Protocols for information sharing may include:

Individuals, groups and networks may include:

Other organisations may include: