Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake responsibilities required of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, and who bring a wide range of knowledge, skills, talents and experience to their organisations.
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 member
- contact officer or secretary
- manager and senior staff member in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
- public servant working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- some vocational experience working on or with a board of governance, but with no formal qualifications
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- full attendance and participation in introductory Corporate Governance workshops, Indigenous Leadership programs or other relevant non-accredited training
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- after achieving BSB30110 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
BSB50710 Diploma of Business (Governance) and a range of other Diploma qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory 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.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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. |
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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Packaging Rules Total number of units = 12 7 core units plus 5 elective units Three elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. Two 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 III or 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 BSBATSIL413A Review and apply the constitution BSBATSIM416A Oversee organisational planning BSBATSIM417A Implement organisational plans BSBATSIM418A Oversee financial management BSBATSIM419A Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies Elective units ATSI governance BSBATSIC411C Communicate with the community BSBATSIL408C Manage a board meeting BSBATSIL412A Participate effectively as a board member BSBATSIM414C Oversee the organisation's annual budget BSBATSIM420A Oversee asset management BSBATSIM421A Support a positive and culturally appropriate workplace culture BSBATSIW416C Obtain and manage consultancy services BSBATSIW417C Select and use technology Research BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information Sustainability BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices NOTE : This qualification is copyright to the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. |
