Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Governance
Certificate IV in Governance
BSB40907
D152
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake the responsibilities required of a member of a Board of governance of an organisation. They would apply a broad knowledge of the 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. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Board Member
Coordinator of Quality Governance.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)- three (3) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units
- at least four (4) of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- the remaining three (3) elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package. If not listed, one (1) unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package
1. Core units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0730 | BSBGOV403A | Analyse financial reports and budgets | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0728 | BSBGOV401A | Implement Board member responsibilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0729 | BSBGOV402A | Work within organisational structure | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG095 | BSBPMG416A | Apply project procurement procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1009 | BSBSMB305A | Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0965 | BSBREL401A | Establish networks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0552 | BSBADM502B | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1015 | BSBSMB404A | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0672 | BSBDIV301A | Work effectively with diversity | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1056 | BSBWRT401A | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVR5 | BSB40915 | Certificate IV in Governance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships