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Be a leader in the community

Be a leader in the community

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIL512
State Code
AUL93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a leadership role as a board member.It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the business or core functions of organisations who contribute their skills and knowledge to monitoring and guiding the activities of the organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Lead by example
  • 1.1 Identify qualities of effective community leaders
  • 1.2 Analyse own leadership style and performance
  • 1.3 Use knowledge and skills to communicate effectively and demonstrate respect for community values
  • 1.4 Identify changes that may affect the organisation and the community and discuss their implications
  • 1.5 Implement change in a culturally-sensitive way
  • 1.6 Identify how personal actions can impact others
2 Access information about the community
  • 2.1 Gather and analyse information on social, cultural and economic needs of all sections of the community
  • 2.2 Follow protocols for information sharing
3 Encourage others to participate in the organisation’s activities
  • 3.1 Encourage involvement of members of the community in the governance of the organisation
  • 3.2 Encourage active community participation in the organisation
  • 3.3 Promote a team and community approach relating to the activities of the organisation
4 Determine the big picture on community issues
  • 4.1 Form opinions after researching background to community issues
  • 4.2 Consider and discuss regional and national issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community
  • 4.3 Consult Elders, traditional owners, government departments and others regarding community issues
5 Provide directions and make decisions
  • 5.1 Identify and document options to address community and organisational issues
  • 5.2 Present options for community discussion
  • 5.3 Consider and evaluate other points of view when making clear, rational decisions reflecting community wishes
  • 5.4 Promote consensus where there is difference of opinion
  • 5.5 Inform Elders, traditional owners and others about how and why decisions are made
  • 5.6 Implement and follow decisions made by the board
6 Negotiate with others to promote community interests
  • 6.1 Give priority to community interests in dealing with government, business and other organisations
  • 6.2 Represent the views of the board to others
  • 6.3 Negotiate and document outcomes that represent the best possible solutions for the community at the time
7 See both sides of community issues
  • 7.1 Analyse points of view expressed on an issue in terms of their impact on the community and the organisation
  • 7.2 Include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander points of view when making decisions
  • 7.3 Support decisions that promote the long-term wellbeing of the whole community
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4846 BSBATSIL512A Be a leader in the community Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODR77 BSBFNG403 Participate as a board member of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation Unit of competency