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Maintain and protect cultural values in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

Maintain and protect cultural values in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBFNG404
State Code
ODR73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/04/2022
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
27/04/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for members of the board of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation to maintain and protect aspects of culture in the organisation. It includes ensuring that cultural protocols are followed and addressing issues relating to culture in the organisation.The unit applies to individuals who are board members and responsible for 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. Identify and follow cultural protocols
  • 1.1 Identify traditional and cultural responsibilities relating to own role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
  • 1.2 Follow cultural protocols and organisational policies and procedures when undertaking board duties
  • 1.3 Identify role of Elders and their relationship to organisation
2. Respect cultural diversity
  • 2.1 Treat individuals and groups with diverse lifestyles, backgrounds, cultures and languages according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Take appropriate steps to accommodate cultural differences in the organisation
  • 2.3 Recommend ways that organisation can help to maintain and protect culture
3. Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices to governance processes
  • 3.1 Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to effective governance of organisations
  • 3.2 Work with other board members to incorporate required Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and protocols into organisation’s governance processes
4. Deal with potential and actual cultural exploitation
  • 4.1 Identify examples of potential and actual cultural exploitation in the community
  • 4.2 Work with stakeholders to develop strategies for responding to potential and actual damage to cultural integrity
5. Deal with potential and actual stereotyping and prejudice
  • 5.1 Identify areas of potential and actual social conflict as a consequence of stereotyping and prejudice
  • 5.2 Work with stakeholders to develop strategies toward reconciliation in consultation with appropriate individuals or groups in targeted areas
6. Determine impact of broader Australia-wide development on culture
  • 6.1 Identify relevant generational, cultural, social, technical, economic and political changes that may impact the activities of the organisation
  • 6.2 Assess current and future impact of development on culture
  • 6.3 Develop strategies to maximise positive impact of development, and prevent or minimise negative impact on culture
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUJ18 BSBATSIC412 Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation Unit of competency