Required skills

analytical skills to understand and interpret provisions of the constitution and how they can be applied in a variety of circumstances

communication and teamwork skills to work cooperatively with other board members management and staff of the organisation members community and key stakeholders

consultation and discussion skills to explain the constitution to others and workshop possible changes

culturally appropriate communicationskills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

evaluation and decisionmaking skills to review information presented to the board and enact decisions

oral diagrammatic or written literacy skills to be able to gather and share information

Required knowledge

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on the provisions and application of the constitution

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values and how that may impact on content and application of the constitution

federal state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that can impact on the provisions of the constitution

geographic social economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on the provisions and application of the constitution

how to put provisions of the constitution into practice in particular provisions about elections membership conduct of meetings particularly annual general meetings and reporting

organisations constitution provisions and processes

provisions of the corporation law relevant to the organisation that directly relate to the content and development of the organisations constitution

sources of support to provide advice on legality and practical operations of aspects of the constitution

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 ability to

interpret and apply provisions of the constitution

obtain appropriate advice where necessary to ensure the constitution meets legal requirements

follow the constitution when undertaking board duties

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to expert knowledge and resources relevant to constitution

access to examples of constitutions used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations

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

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBATSILC Manage a board meeting

BSBATSIL408C Manage a board meeting

BSBATSILA Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member

BSBATSIL411A Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member.

Experts may include:

Relevant law may include:

Constitutional provisions may include:

Policies and programs may include: