Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Governance
Certificate IV in Governance
BSB40915
AVR5
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification supports board of governance roles. Individuals undertaking this qualification will typically be a board member, a coordinator of quality governance or a committee member.
Those undertaking this qualification provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
This qualification reflects the role of operators who apply a broad range of knowledge of business or core functions of organisations and contribute their skills and knowledge to monitoring and guiding the activities of the organisation at a board level. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)- three (3) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- four (4) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- three (3) elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level
- if not listed below, one (1) unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB Business Services Training Package.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK48 | BSBGOV403 | Analyse financial reports and budgets | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ91 | BSBGOV401 | Implement board member responsibilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH60 | BSBGOV402 | Work within organisational structure | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elecitve units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D152 | BSB40907 | Certificate IV in Governance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships