Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance
BSB41021
BHK2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of 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 cultures. They have cultural obligations to their community as well as legal and financial obligations to the wider community and funding bodies.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements
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:
- at least two (2) must be from Group A
- at least one (1) must be from Group B
- up to two (2) may be from another currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen as part of this qualification, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODA14 | LGACOR011 | Analyse financial reports and budgets | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODR72 | BSBFNG409 | Comply with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation director obligations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWV81 | PSPGEN021 | Contribute to conflict management | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODR64 | BSBFNG402 | Interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation members and the community | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODR77 | BSBFNG403 | Participate as a board member of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODR71 | BSBFNG401 | Plan and chair Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board meetings | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCF14 | BSBOPS306 | Record stakeholder interactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance
At least two (2) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR75 | BSBFNG406 | Assist in developing and implementing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisational policies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR73 | BSBFNG404 | Maintain and protect cultural values in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODR62 | BSBFNG407 | Oversee asset management in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR74 | BSBFNG408 | Represent an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODR76 | BSBFNG405 | Review and apply the constitution in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Transferable Skills
At least one (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS7 | BSB50220 | Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance | Qualification |
| BFS1 | BSB40220 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil