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Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation

Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIC412
State Code
AUJ18
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 work as a board member in a way that respects, maintains and protects aspects of culture within the organisation.It applies to individuals responsible for maintaining and protecting cultural values in an organisation as part of their board role in monitoring and guiding the activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Demonstrate knowledge of your culture
  • 1.1 Outline relevant traditional and cultural responsibilities in a manner appropriate to the audience
  • 1.2 Follow accepted cultural protocols when undertaking board duties
  • 1.3 Identify the role of Elders and their relationship to the organisation
2 Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
  • 2.1 Treat individuals and groups with diverse lifestyles, backgrounds, cultures and languages with respect and sensitivity
  • 2.2 Accommodate cultural differences in dealing with other people
3 Identify impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • 3.1 Identify how changes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture since colonisation impact the organisation and its members today
  • 3.2 Recommend ways the organisation can help to restore, protect and maintain culture
4 Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices to governance processes
  • 4.1 Identify relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to effective governance of organisations
  • 4.2 Work with other board members to incorporate relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices into organisation's governance processes
5 Deal with potential and actual cultural exploitation
  • 5.1 Identify examples of potential and actual harm
  • 5.2 Work with other board members to develop strategies for responding to potential and actual damage to cultural integrity
6 Deal with potential and actual stereotyping and prejudice
  • 6.1 Identify areas of potential and actual social conflict as a consequence of stereotyping and prejudice
  • 6.2 Work with other board members to develop strategies toward reconciliation in consultation with appropriate individuals or groups in targeted areas
7 Determine effects of new legislation and policy on the organisation
  • 7.1 Assess the potential impact of new and proposed legislation and policy on the organisation and its members
  • 7.2 Develop strategies to respond to new and proposed legislation and policy
8 Determine impact of development on culture
  • 8.1 Identify relevant social, technical, economic and political changes that may impact the activities of the organisation
  • 8.2 Assess current and future impact of development on culture
  • 8.3 Develop strategies to maximise positive impact, and prevent or minimise negative impact on culture
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4837 BSBATSIC412A Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODR73 BSBFNG404 Maintain and protect cultural values in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation Unit of competency