BSBFNG403 — Participate as a board member of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

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What an assessment for BSBFNG403 must cover

63 assessable components: 7 elements (26 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Work within structure of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

1.1Identify core functions and structure of organisation
1.2Describe and document relationship between organisation, stakeholders and other organisations or entities
1.3Identify individual responsibilities of board members
1.4Identify designated board duties as per role description
1.5Follow board's decision- making processes

2 Manage competing roles and responsibilities

2.1Identify differences between roles of governance and management
2.2Identify relationship between board and staff and overlap in roles
2.3Identify and manage real and perceived conflicts of interest due to competing roles and responsibilities
2.4Follow policies and procedures on confidentiality of information

3 Participate in board matters

3.1Plan for own participation in board activities
3.2Attend board meetings and other board activities as required
3.3Make constructive contributions to board discussions
3.4Undertake assigned follow-up actions

4 Interpret financial reports

4.1Confirm financial information is received from management within required timeframes
4.2Clarify purpose of financial reports and their key features with board members
4.3Identify income shortfalls and expenditure overruns

5 Follow legal requirements when carrying out board duties

5.1Determine legal obligations relating to organisation's operations
5.2Apply legal requirements relating to governance of organisation
5.3Comply with required aspects of corporations law and terms and conditions of funding agreements
5.4Adhere to constitution of organisation while undertaking board responsibilities

6 Monitor organisational operations

6.1Monitor trends and outcomes of organisational activities in the community
6.2Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policies
6.3Suggest changes to operations or policies if necessary

7 Receive and act on community and stakeholder feedback

7.1Gather and evaluate feedback from community and stakeholders about operations of organisation, and share with other board members
7.2Action feedback according to policies and procedures, and in consultation with organisation's management
7.3Support majority decisions of board and management where applicable

Performance evidence

contribute to at least two decisions on issues affecting board and organisational performance.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
work in accordance with organisational constitution, legislation and policies and procedures
contribute to analysis of issues
contribute to board discussions
manage conflicts of interest
consult with broader community on matters of relevance to board
maintain open channels of communication between board and staff members.

Knowledge evidence

key aspects of cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate, including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values
organisational decision-making processes
geographic, cultural, social, economic and political contexts in which different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations operate
key aspects of governance roles and responsibilities of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board member and of key board positions
key aspects of management roles and responsibilities, including:
monitoring trends and outcomes of organisation's activities
methods of identifying organisational policies and activities requiring change
differences in elected arms and administrative arms of organisation
techniques in balancing the two worlds of Indigenous culture and mainstream Australia
features and informing context to organisation's operations, including:
history
structure
core functions
code of conduct
constitution
policies and procedures
processes to monitor operations
reporting processes
provisions of legislation and funding body requirements influencing board's responsibilities and decision making
key features and functions of financial statements, information and reports; and risks associated with incorrectly interpreting them
protocols and cultural responsibilities relating to participate on a board of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Interprets a range of financial information to contribute to decisions regarding organisational finances
Reading: Gathers, interprets and analyses information relating to core functions of the organisation, such as organisational goals, standards and values
Writing: Develops material for a specific audience using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations
Oral communication: Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and clearly articulates requirements using language, tone and syntax appropriate to audience and environment Uses active listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding
Self-management: Follows protocols and meets expectations associated with own role Identifies nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities and how they contribute to the work of others in immediate work context
Teamwork: Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating group interaction, influencing direction and taking a leadership role on occasion
Planning and organising: Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency and considering how to link to work of others Takes responsibility for outcomes of decisions related to own role
Problem solving: Identifies when to take responsibility for solving problems and when to consult with others

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What does an assessment tool for BSBFNG403 need to cover?

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