Residential Workshop 1
6 - 15 September 2009
Canberra, ACT

Residential Workshop 2
2 – 9 November 2009
Canberra, ACT

Note: attendance at both workshops is compulsory

Only 24 Positions Available. Applications close: 31st July 2009

About the Program

The course establishes pathways to further education, and is an entry point to tertiary studies.

This course equips current and emerging Indigenous leaders with an array of competency based tools to address policy, management and administrative issues including quality service deliver and capacity development of groups, organisations and communities.

Major client and/or career groups

•    Public Servants
•    Corporate Australia
•    Community management
•    Committee and Board Members
•    Coordinators of community organisations, Indigenous Centres etc

Who should apply for the courses?

The Certificate IV course is designed for aspiring Indigenous leaders who are assuming leadership positions or who are currently engaged in Indigenous community organisations, government departments, and corporations who:

•    want to help shape the future of their community and region;
•    wish to develop the capacity and prospects to lead;
•    are committed to developing and sharing a vision for Indigenous Australians;
•    aspire to connect with other emerging Indigenous leaders to build networks; and
•    are able to meet AILC language and literacy requirements.

Units

20 core units of competency

From Business Services Training Package:

• BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment
• BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
• BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
• BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
• BSBCUS201A Deliver a service to customers
• BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
• BSBATSIC403B Maintain and protect culture
• BSBATSIL503A Manage conflict
• BSBATSIL410A Manage stress
• BSBREL401A Establish networks
• BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

From Community Services Package:

• CHCAD1C Advocate for clients
• CHCCD7B Support community resources
• CHCCS5B Identify and address specific client needs
• CHCGROUP2C Support group activities
• CHCNET1C Participate in networks
• CHCCD13C Work within specific communities
• CHCINF7B Meet information needs of the community
• CHCCD1B Support community participation

From Sport Industry Training Package:

• SRSCOP002B Plan for and participate in a media interview

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