Unit of competency details
BSBOPS406 - Participate in organisational governance (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
1 1 (this release) |
19/Oct/2020 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 080301 | Business Management | 17/Dec/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the diverse roles, responsibilities, codes of conduct and behavioural protocols required of individuals involved in organisational governance.
The unit applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of their organisation or work area.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Business Competence – Business Operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Identify roles within an organisation
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1.1 Identify core functions and structure of organisation
1.2 Describe relationships between organisation, its stakeholders and other organisations or entities
1.3 Assess the relationships and overlapping roles between committee and board members, and staff within an organisation
1.4 Identify differences between roles of governance and management
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2. Work within structure of the organisation
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2.1 Perform designated governance duties
2.2 Follow agreed decision making processes
2.3 Manage real and perceived conflict of interest issues associated with competing roles and responsibilities
2.4 Follow confidentiality policies, procedures and requirements
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3. Follow legal requirements
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3.1 Comply with legislative requirements that apply to organisational governance duties
3.2 Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements
3.3 Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities
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4. Monitor operations
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4.1 Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area
4.2 Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy
4.3 Suggest changes to operations or policy, where required
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Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Gathers, interprets and analyses information relating to core functions of the organisation, such as organisational goals, standards and values
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Writing
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- Develops material for a specific audience using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations
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Oral communication
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- Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and clearly articulates requirements using language, tone and syntax appropriate to audience and environment
- Uses active listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding
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Enterprise and initiative
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- Understands nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities and how it contributes to the work of others in immediate work context
- Adheres to legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work
- Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role
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Teamwork
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- Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating group interaction, influencing direction and taking a leadership role on occasion
- Follows accepted communication practices and protocols, adjusting personal communication style in response to the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others
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Planning and organising
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- Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency and considering how to link to work of others
- Takes responsibility for outcomes of routine decisions related to own role
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Problem solving
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- Understands when to take responsibility for solving problems and when to consult with others
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBGOV405 Undertake the roles and responsibilities of committee or board members.
Supersedes but is not equivalent to:
- BSBGOV401 Implement board member responsibilities
- BSBGOV402 Work within organisational structure
- BSBGOV501 Review and apply the organisation's constitution
- BSBGOV502 Recruit and coordinate committee members
- BSBGOV505 Seek and apply for funding opportunities.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- participate in at least three organisational governance activities, including:
- identifying core functions and structure of organisation
- describing relationships between organisation, its stakeholders and other organisations or entities
- following legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures
- managing conflicts of interest
- monitoring operations and analysing outcomes of operational area.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- communicate with others to achieve organisational objectives
- recommend operational process improvements.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- organisational policies and procedures for addressing conflicts of interest
- confidentiality requirements related to organisational governance
- relevant corporation laws related to funding agreements
- terms and condition of funding agreements
- decision-making techniques
- governance and management roles and responsibilities within organisation
- legislation and funding arrangements or funding body requirements relevant to own role.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10