This qualification reflects the role of individuals who contribute their skills and knowledge to leading, monitoring and guiding the activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, and who bring a wide range of knowledge, skills, talents and experience to their organisations. They provide leadership and guidance to others and have responsibility for the output of others.
Boards of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-managed organisations operate in two worlds; they have cultural obligations to their community as well as legal and financial obligations to the wider community and funding bodies.
In their special role of leading their organisations, board members would ensure that while fulfilling their duties, they are individually and collectively contributing the best value to the board, organisation and community.
Job roles
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:
board chairperson
board member
manager or senior staff member in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
senior public servant working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
7 core units plus
5 elective units
3 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
2 units may be selected from the elective units listed below, from elsewhere in this Training Package, or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at this qualification level, or Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry and/or community requirements, and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBATSIC412A Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
BSBATSIL411A Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member
NOTE 1: If candidate is selecting the unit PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations, registered training organisations should contextualise it to include situations relevant to negotiations undertaken by board members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. Suggestions for contextualisation include broadening the range statement and evidence guide to include the following:
range statement - stakeholders may include:
board members
Elders
traditional owners
community members
evidence guide - resources required:
case studies and workplace, organisational or community scenarios
evidence guide - where and how to assess evidence:
a workplace or organisational environment or one that closely resembles normal work or organisational practice...etc.
assessment methods should reflect workplace or organisational demands...etc.
assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include authenticated evidence from the workplace, organisation, community and/or training courses.
NOTE 2: This qualification is copyright to the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB41910 Certificate IV in Business (Governance) or other relevant qualifications
OR
extensive vocational experience as a member of a board of governance of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation, but with no formal qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
A range of other Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait organisations operate in a variety of environments and some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
communicating in a range of styles to suit different audiences
facilitating community participation and control in decision making
negotiating purpose of meetings and contracts using culturally appropriate strategies
representing board and network effectively
Teamwork
delegating tasks
mentoring and motivating others
working with a wide range of people, including Elders, traditional owners, community members, government workers, managers, staff and board members
Problem-solving
budgeting and evaluating costs to measure financial position
managing conflict, identifying options for resolving disputes and making decisions that reflect the wellbeing of the community
Initiative and enterprise
applying a range of options in response to workplace matters
responding to new and changing circumstances to ensure the sustainability of the organisation
translating agreed decisions into creative outcomes
Planning and organising
leading the strategic planning cycle
managing a number of tasks and coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine
researching information and disseminating it throughout the community
Self-management
applying knowledge in a self-directed manner
complying with legislation and statutory requirements as a board member
planning own work, predicting consequences and identifying improvements
Learning
identifying skills gaps and providing training opportunities as required
inducting and mentoring new staff
managing the performance of team members
Technology
using technology:
for creating, storing and distributing information
when representing the organisation
to gather information
to assist the management of information and financial records, and the planning process
