Required skills

communication teamwork and negotiation skills to work cooperatively with other board members management and staff of the organisation members community and key stakeholders

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

evaluation and decisionmaking skills to

develop and review staffing policies

monitor and review information presented to the board and enact decisions

literacy skills to review documentation and communicate information to others

Required knowledge

boards responsibilities in relation to duty of care with respect to staff

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on employment policies

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values and how that might impact on employment policies

effective communication and negotiation strategies to disseminate information and negotiate policies and procedures

equity and diversity principles in relation to employment policies

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

organisationalpolicies and procedures in relation to staffing

policy and procedure development processes

provisions of federal state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that may influence employment policies including industrial relations occupational health and safety and equal employment opportunity laws

relevant awards and employment conditions

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that might impact on employment policies

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

work with others to developand review employment policies and procedures

follow policies and procedures in relation to staff

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of legislation and policy affecting the employment of staff

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

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

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

direct questioning combined with reflection of practicalboard performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBATSILA Appoint and work with a manager

BSBATSIL510A Appoint and work with a manager

BSBATSIMA Recruit and induct staff

BSBATSIM514A Recruit and induct staff.

Employer's responsibilities may include:

Staffing policies may relate to:

Industrial relations advice may include:

Enterprise agreements may include:

Review body may include:

Industrial influences may include:

Audits may include: