Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:39 AM AWST
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Work within organisational structure
Work within organisational structure
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBGOV402A
BSBGOV402A
State Code
D0729
D0729
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/07/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
09/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be an active participant in the governance activities of a Board, with an understanding of the roles and relationships to other roles on the Board and within the organisation.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and/or codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Differentiate roles and responsibilities
- 1.1. Differentiate and document governance and management issues of the organisation in the organisation's governance policy guidelines
- 1.2. Identify, document and refer to the relationships between governance issues and management issues
- 1.3. Identify and document the roles of Board members in the organisation's governance policies and procedures
- 1.4. Explain the relationship between the Board and associated entities, and their management
- 1.5. Outline the Board's decision-making processes
2. Document management roles and responsibilities
- 2.1. Document performance outcomes, with appropriate assistance, and include in position description and contract
- 2.2. Clarify and document management duties, in consultation with management
- 2.3. Ensure areas of responsibility are discussed with Board members who are also employed staff, and establish and document guidelines
3. Supervise management of the organisation
- 3.1. Receive information and advice from the manager and apply in decision making
- 3.2. Instruct the manager to implement policy decisions and to follow specific directions as required
- 3.3. Receive feedback from the manager about previous directions
- 3.4. Regularly review management performance in accordance with contract and position description
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Governance issues may include:
Board leadership
Board planning
policy formulation
Management issues may include:
day-to-day administration and decision making
management responsiveness
Organisation's governance policy guidelines may include documentation of:
Board calendar
Board evaluation
Board meeting agenda
Board meetings
Board minutes
Board papers
Board structure
chief executive officer evaluation
committees
contacts
delegation of authority
director development
director protection
director selection and induction
monitoring
role of Board
role of chairperson
role of chief executive officer
role of company secretary
role of individual directors
service/advice
strategy formulation
Associated entities may include:
commercial businesses owned by the corporation
joint owned entities held by other organisations
trusts held by the organisation
Appropriate assistance may include:
consultants
key stakeholders
other independent parties
senior government or non-government personnel
Position description may be used for:
performance review
recruitment
Management may include:
management groups
managers
supervisors
team leaders
Regular review may include:
assessment against performance outcomes
independent assessment
interview
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Governance issues may include:
Board leadership
Board planning
policy formulation
Management issues may include:
day-to-day administration and decision making
management responsiveness
Organisation's governance policy guidelines may include documentation of:
Board calendar
Board evaluation
Board meeting agenda
Board meetings
Board minutes
Board papers
Board structure
chief executive officer evaluation
committees
contacts
delegation of authority
director development
director protection
director selection and induction
monitoring
role of Board
role of chairperson
role of chief executive officer
role of company secretary
role of individual directors
service/advice
strategy formulation
Associated entities may include:
commercial businesses owned by the corporation
joint owned entities held by other organisations
trusts held by the organisation
Appropriate assistance may include:
consultants
key stakeholders
other independent parties
senior government or non-government personnel
Position description may be used for:
performance review
recruitment
Management may include:
management groups
managers
supervisors
team leaders
Regular review may include:
assessment against performance outcomes
independent assessment
interview
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of the relationship and differences between boards of governance and organisational management
providing supervision to organisational management
working with irregularities and breakdowns in communications and routine between Board members and/or organisational management.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated Board
access to office equipment and resources
examples of issues worked with by boards of governance, including community complaints, strategic decisions and internal staffing issues
examples of relevant documents.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documentation identifying the relationships between governance issues and management issues
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational constitution, codes of conduct functions, policies and procedures
observation of performance in role plays
assessment of written reports outlining the Board's decision-making processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other governance units.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of the relationship and differences between boards of governance and organisational management
providing supervision to organisational management
working with irregularities and breakdowns in communications and routine between Board members and/or organisational management.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated Board
access to office equipment and resources
examples of issues worked with by boards of governance, including community complaints, strategic decisions and internal staffing issues
examples of relevant documents.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documentation identifying the relationships between governance issues and management issues
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational constitution, codes of conduct functions, policies and procedures
observation of performance in role plays
assessment of written reports outlining the Board's decision-making processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other governance units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUH60 | BSBGOV402 | Work within organisational structure | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| AB470 | BSBSS00020 | Small Business Indigenous Corporate Governance Skill Set | Skill set |