Required skills

teamwork skills to

work with others

participate in discussions and decision making

communication skills to ensure culturally appropriate communication takes place in meeting environments

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

evaluation and decisionmaking skills

listening and speaking skills to participate effectively in discussions

selfmanagement skills to implement stressmanagement strategies when required

timemanagement skills to organise time effectively in order to maximise effectiveness as a board member

Required knowledge

key historical events of significance to the local community

code of conduct and organisational policies and procedures with regard to participation in board activities

provisions of relevant corporation law that relate to personal responsibilities as a board member

how to identify real and potential conflict of interest and procedures to follow if these exist

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that impact on performance as a board member

rules of the constitution

sources and signs of stress and stressmanagement strategies

timemanagement strategies

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 ability to

undertake board duties according to cultural and legal responsibilities

actively contribute to board discussions and decision making

manage time and stress effectively to participate in board activities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to examples of codes of conduct

knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance

participation on an actual or simulated board

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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBATSICC Communicate with the community

BSBATSIC411C Communicate with the community

BSBATSILA Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member

BSBATSIL411A Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member.

Local history may relate to:

Community protocols may relate to:

Legal responsibilities under corporation law may relate to:

Code of conduct may relate to:

Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues may include:

Other groups may include: