Required skills

analytical skills to review current organisational services and existing plans

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

evaluation and decisionmaking skills to monitor and review information presented to the board and enact planning decisions

numeracy skills to understand relevant numerical data

oral or written communication skills to be able to gather and share information

organisational and planning skills to ensure that plans that meet the vision goals and objectives of the organisation are developed in a timely manner

problemsolving skills to deal with planning information which is contradictory ambiguous inconsistent or inadequate

research skills to identify and access planning information

teamwork skills to develop plans cooperatively with other board members management and staff of the organisation members community and key stakeholders

Required knowledge

board processes for decision making

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on organisational planning

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values and how that could impact on organisational planning

geographic social economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on organisational planning

methods for community consultation and engagement

methods for setting vision goals and objectives

organisation review processes such as a SWOT analysis

potential funding sources to support organisational goals and objectives

principles of risk management relevant to organisational planning

provisions of federal state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that influence decisionmaking and may impact on organisational planning

relevant organisational planning concepts

relevant principles of sustainability

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities with respect to planning

roles and responsibilities of board and management in organisational planning

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

develop plans that are consistent with community needs cultural requirements and organisational directions

identify and access information relevant to planning activity

identify risk management and sustainability strategies

oversee organisational planning

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to examples of organisational plans

knowledge and performance is 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 planning information and documentation

direct questioning combined with reflection practical board performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning processes

observation of performance in role plays

performance of board duties or an accurate simulation of board duties

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

BSBATSIMA Implement organisational plans

BSBATSIM417A Implement organisational plans

BSBRESA Analyse and present research information

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information.

Community may include:

Relevant planning information may include:

Review may involve:

Planning activity may include:

Cultural identity may include:

Cultural requirements may include:

Protocols that promote cultural respect may include:

Plan development process may include:

Resources may include:

Legal and compliance requirements may include:

Financial targets and funding requirements may include:

Sustainability may include: