Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Business (Governance)
Diploma of Business (Governance)
BSB50710
W905
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 127 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.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4844 | BSBATSIL510A | Appoint and work with a manager | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4854 | BSBATSIM505C | Control organisational finances | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D4855 | BSBATSIM506C | Develop employment policies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4845 | BSBATSIL511A | Lead the organisation's strategic planning cycle | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4837 | BSBATSIC412A | Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4843 | BSBATSIL503C | Manage conflict | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4840 | BSBATSIL411A | Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Three (3)elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4846 | BSBATSIL512A | Be a leader in the community | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4856 | BSBATSIM511C | Develop enterprise opportunities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4838 | BSBATSIC511A | Plan and conduct a community meeting | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4857 | BSBATSIM514A | Recruit and induct staff | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4860 | BSBATSIW514C | Represent your organisation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4881 | BSBATSIW515C | Secure funding | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8037 | PSPGOV507A | Undertake negotiations | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D169 | BSB50707 | Diploma of Business (Governance) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVU2 | BSB50715 | Diploma of Business (Governance) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.