Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:52 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:52 AM AWST
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Participate in organisational governance
Participate in organisational governance
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOPS406
BSBOPS406
State Code
OCD68
OCD68
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the diverse roles, responsibilities, codes of conduct and behavioural protocols required of individuals involved in organisational governance.The unit applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of their organisation or work area.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify roles within an organisation
- 1.1 Identify core functions and structure of organisation
- 1.2 Describe relationships between organisation, its stakeholders and other organisations or entities
- 1.3 Assess the relationships and overlapping roles between committee and board members, and staff within an organisation
- 1.4 Identify differences between roles of governance and management
2. Work within structure of the organisation
- 2.1 Perform designated governance duties
- 2.2 Follow agreed decision making processes
- 2.3 Manage real and perceived conflict of interest issues associated with competing roles and responsibilities
- 2.4 Follow confidentiality policies, procedures and requirements
3. Follow legal requirements
- 3.1 Comply with legislative requirements that apply to organisational governance duties
- 3.2 Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements
- 3.3 Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities
4. Monitor operations
- 4.1 Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area
- 4.2 Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy
- 4.3 Suggest changes to operations or policy, where required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ91 | BSBGOV401 | Implement board member responsibilities | Unit of competency |
| AWG28 | BSBGOV502 | Recruit and coordinate committee members | Unit of competency |
| AWG30 | BSBGOV501 | Review and apply the organisation's constitution | Unit of competency |
| AWG25 | BSBGOV505 | Seek and apply for funding opportunities | Unit of competency |
| AWG29 | BSBGOV405 | Undertake the roles and responsibilities of committee or board members | Unit of competency |
| AUH60 | BSBGOV402 | Work within organisational structure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEZ0 | AHC60319 | Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management | Qualification |
| BGU5 | CUA51420 | Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management | Qualification |
| BFR1 | BSB40120 | Certificate IV in Business | Qualification |
| AE527 | CUASS00095 | Community Broadcasting Committee Management Skill Set | Skill set |
| AE831 | SITSS00084 | Governance for Board Members | Skill set |
| BGU7 | CUA51020 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| BGS2 | CUA41220 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| BOH1 | CUA41225 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| BIO2 | SIS40122 | Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation | Qualification |
| BIN9 | SIS50122 | Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management | Qualification |