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Implement diversity in the workplace

Implement diversity in the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLDR504
State Code
AUL76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a diverse workforce. It covers scoping workforce diversity and developing, implementing and reviewing diversity policy and procedures in the workplace. It applies to managers within a diverse workforce environment who exercise significant discretion and autonomy within a structured business context. They identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources, and deal with unpredictable problems. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope workforce diversity
  • 1.1 Establish the nature of diversity in the industry sector, community and workplace
  • 1.2 Qualify and quantify the sources of diversity in the industry sector, community and workplace
  • 1.3 Research and identify the benefits of having a diverse workforce
  • 1.4 Identify and analyse legislation, regulation and enterprise policy that impacts on workplace diversity
  • 1.5 Research and identify opportunities and barriers to inclusive engagement
2. Integrate diversity into workplace operations
  • 2.1 Develop and review workplace policies, procedures and planning in accordance with the scope of diversity
  • 2.2 Establish where diversity integration meets the needs of the enterprise and diverse persons
  • 2.3 Review existing policies, plans and procedures to identify areas where diversity can achieve positive impact
  • 2.4 Monitor and review workplace processes to guide implementation
3. Implement diversity across the workplace
  • 3.1 Consult with management and teams to champion the diversity implementation
  • 3.2 Ensure work teams incorporate diversity processes into work activity
  • 3.3 Establish and enable enterprise and individual support processes
  • 3.4 Provide for training and coaching in diversity implementation
  • 3.5 Promote and model inclusive behaviours
4. Review and evaluate diversity in the workplace
  • 4.1 Conduct regular reviews of diversity integration with relevant persons
  • 4.2 Evaluate workplace diversity against workplace policies, procedures and planning objectives
  • 4.3 Identify and recommended improvements to diversity integration
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF93 BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEA0 BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Qualification
AVU0 BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management Qualification