BSB40220
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance
What is this course?
Students who undertake the BSB40220 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance will learn a variety of hands-on practical skills, including the roles and responsibilities of board members, strategic planning, protecting culture, working with management, organisational finances, policy development and community leadership, which can be applied to the day-to-day management and governance of an organisation.
Who is this course suited to?
The course provides graduates with the competency and skills to become effective members of boards and management committees of Indigenous community organisations. The course will also interest those who are working in or are members of a community organisation or are interested in a management career.
This training is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 18 years of age.
Tranby receives funding from the Federal Government to support Indigenous non-NSW residents and from the NSW Government to support Indigenous NSW residents. This means that you do not need to pay tuition fees or travel and accommodation expenses if you live outside Sydney and are eligible for subsidised travel and accommodation. The availability of ABSTUDY support is based on individual circumstances.
Course Delivery
Tranby’s student support team is here for you on your learning journey. The team includes your trainer for academic support, dedicated IT support and Student Services for general assistance. You can also book time with one of Tranby’s Elders is Residence for cultural support and connection.
The course is divided into five consecutive study blocks with their associated assessments such as virtual meetings, case studies, written reports and short answer questions. Each study block runs for approximately two months and is followed by a study break of about two weeks. The entire course runs over a one-year duration.
Students can work through the study blocks at their own pace but must submit their assessments by the due dates. The study load is typically 20-25 hours per week during study blocks.
Once we receive your Expression of Interest, we will contact you before the next course begins.
You will need access to a computer or tablet or mobile phone. If you do not have access to a suitable device, please let us know as we may be able to help.
If using a computer, you will need internet access, a PDF reader and software to view videos. Tranby will provide access to Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) as well as an individual Tranby student email address.
If using a tablet or mobile phone, you will need internet or mobile phone access and you will need to download and install apps including a PDF reader, a video viewer and Microsoft Office 365, if you do not already have them.
Course structure
Block Theme
Being a Board member
Work and culture
Implementing policy
Organisational planning and finances
Working with the organisational constitution
Units of Competency
BSBATSIC412 Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
BSBATSIL411 Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member
BSBATSIW514 Represent your organisation
BSBATSIM421 Support a positive and culturally appropriate workplace culture
BSBATSIC411 Communicate with the community
BSBATSIL503 Manage conflict
BSBATSIM419 Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies
BSBATSIW416 Obtain and manage consultancy services
BSBATSIM417 Implement organisational plans
BSBATSIM418 Oversee financial management
BSBATSIM416 Oversee organisational planning
BSBATSIL413 Review and apply the constitution
