Qualification details

Release 

Comments 

Release 2 

New release of this Qualification released with version 6 of BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

Wording in packaging rules changed ie three to 3 and two to 2.

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

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

BSBATSIL510A Appoint and work with a manager

BSBATSIL511A Lead the organisation's strategic planning cycle

BSBATSIL503C Manage conflict

BSBATSIM505C Control organisational finances

BSBATSIM506C Develop employment policies

Elective units 

ATSI Governance 

BSBATSIC511A Plan and conduct a community meeting

BSBATSIL512A Be a leader in the community

BSBATSIM511C Develop enterprise opportunities

BSBATSIM514A Recruit and induct staff

BSBATSIW514C Represent your organisation

BSBATSIW515C Secure funding

Sustainability 

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Other 

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

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.