Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Business (Governance)
Certificate IV in Business (Governance)
BSB41915
AVU3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 27/09/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 09/04/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for individuals working as board members, contact officers and senior staff within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. It also applies to public servants working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.
In these roles, individuals bring a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience to the workplace with an acute awareness that they 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.
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 = twelve (12)- seven (7) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- three (3) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- two (2) units may be selected from the elective units listed below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at this qualification level, Certificate III or Diploma level.
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.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL46 | BSBATSIM419 | Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI83 | BSBATSIM417 | Implement organisational plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ18 | BSBATSIC412 | Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL31 | BSBATSIM418 | Oversee financial management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI92 | BSBATSIM416 | Oversee organisational planning | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM48 | BSBATSIL413 | Review and apply the constitution | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK97 | BSBATSIL411 | Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAE86 | BSBRES411 | Analyse and present research information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH96 | BSBATSIC411 | Communicate with the community | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK91 | BSBATSIL408 | Manage a board meeting | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK68 | BSBATSIW416 | Obtain and manage consultancy services | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUH89 | BSBATSIM420 | Oversee asset management | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH92 | BSBATSIM414 | Oversee the organisation's annual budget | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ09 | BSBATSIL412 | Participate effectively as a board member | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH24 | BSBATSIW417 | Select and use technology | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK11 | BSBATSIM421 | Support a positive and culturally appropriate workplace culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W904 | BSB41910 | Certificate IV in Business (Governance) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS1 | BSB40220 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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