Required skills

communication teamwork and negotiation skills to

gather and present information

work cooperatively with other board members management and staff of the organisation members community and key stakeholders

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

facilitation and communication skills to

effectively communicate information to others

represent the board and community to others

mentoring motivation and networking skills to encourage others to participate

problemsolving skills to identify and manage real and perceived conflict of interest between parties

leadership skills required to provide direction and guidance to the community

research evaluation and decisionmaking skills to

gather information

monitor and review information presented to the board

enact decisions

Required knowledge

change management processes

characteristics of effective community leadership

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on community leadership

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values and how that might impact on community leadership

current issues that might impact on the organisation its members and community

geographic social economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on community leadership

information about the community and its needs

information on government policy and other factors that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

leadership styles

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that impact on community leadership

traditional and current leadership models and theories

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

identify community needs government policies and other factors that have an impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

evaluate ideas and opinions and make decisions based on the best interests of the community

provide direction and leadership to ensure involvement and community wellbeing

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of community issues relevant to boards of governance

knowledge and performance are 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

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

analysis of feedback from other board members staff community or other stakeholders regarding performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBATSIWC Represent your organisation

BSBATSIW514C Represent your organisation.

Community values may include:

Others may include:

Social, cultural and economic needs may include:

Protocols for information sharing may relate to:

Processes for making decisions may include: