Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with other board members to develop and implement the organisation’s operational policies to serve the organisation and the community effectively.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring and guiding activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – ATSI Governance
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Design process for developing policy |
1.1 Work with other board members to establish a policy development group and develop a procedure for policy development 1.2 Consult the community where appropriate 1.3 Determine need for expert advice 1.4 Delegate tasks to appropriate people |
2 Obtain background information needed for policy development |
2.1 Identify key areas of operation requiring policy development 2.2 Review relevant previous board decisions 2.3 Identify and review additional information required |
3 Contribute to drafting of policy |
3.1 Provide input into drafting of policy for each area of organisation activity 3.2 Check policy to ensure it reflects the vision of the organisation and cultural issues 3.3 Check policy to ensure it meets legal, constitutional and funding requirements 3.4 Provide feedback to policy development group on draft policies |
4 Approve policy |
4.1 Provide an explanation of draft policy to others 4.2 Obtain and evaluate feedback 4.3 Propose amendments to draft policy where required in response to feedback 4.4 Work with board members to approve agreed policy 4.5 Ensure procedures are in place to document and store policy in an accessible form |
5 Implement policy |
5.1 Inform others of the board decision and the final policy 5.2 Review board decision to ensure it complies with policy 5.3 Evaluate organisational procedures to confirm consistency with policy |
6 Review and amend policy as required |
6.1 Review policy regularly to ensure organisation’s vision and values are maintained 6.2 Propose amendments to policy where appropriate 6.3 Ensure policy changes are documented according to organisational procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
2.2, 2.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 |
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Writing |
1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 4.5, 5.3, 6.1-6.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1-4.4, 5.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 6.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBATSIM419 Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies |
BSBATSIM419A Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10