The Certificate IV in Business (Governance) is suitable for individuals working as board members, contact officers and senior staff within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. It also applies to public servants working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards of governance.

In these roles, individuals bring a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience to the workplace with an acute awareness that they operate in two worlds. They have cultural obligations to their community as well as legal and financial obligations to the wider community and funding bodies.

Course Units

Total Number of Units: 12

Core Units: 7

• BSBATSIC412 Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
• BSBATSIL411 Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member
• BSBATSIL413 Review and apply the constitution
• BSBATSIM416 Oversee organisational planning
• BSBATSIM417 Implement organisational plans
• BSBATSIM418 Oversee financial management
• BSBATSIM419 Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

Elective Units: 5

• BSBATSIC411 Communicate with the community
• BSBATSIL408 Manage a board meeting
• BSBATSIL412 Participate effectively as a board member
• BSBATSIM414 Oversee the organisation's annual budget
• BSBATSIM420 Oversee asset management
• BSBATSIM421 Support a positive and culturally appropriate workplace culture
• BSBATSIW416 Obtain and manage consultancy services
• BSBATSIW417 Select and use technology
• BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information
• BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Course delivery

The course is either delivered online using the Moodle platform with new courseware or can be delivered face-to-face for groups.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is available to any learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the qualification.  Please contact us for more information on this process and how to apply.