Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service relevant to the telecommunications industry. It includes creating a relationship with customers, identifying their needs, delivering services or products and processing customer feedback.
It applies to technicians who perform a range of tasks in a defined context under supervision or as part of a team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Workplace effectiveness
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish contact with customers |
1.1 Greet customer in a professional, courteous and concise manner according to enterprise requirements 1.2 Maintain personal presentation according to enterprise requirements 1.3 Communicate using appropriate interpersonal skills to facilitate accurate and relevant exchange of information 1.4 Respond appropriately to customer requests and use effective communication strategies that reflect customer support needs 1.5 Establish rapport with customer by expressing a genuine interest in customer requirements |
2. Identify telecommunications installation requirements |
2.1 Use active listening and questioning techniques to clarify installation requirements 2.2 Identify details of existing and proposed telecommunications and/or cabling work 2.3 Establish intended uses of equipment and associated cabling requirements 2.4 Discuss benefits and disadvantages of alternative cabling or equipment as required 2.5 Convey information respectfully and clearly |
3. Identify installation locations |
3.1 Assess potential locations to ensure accuracy of installation 3.3 Propose locations and confirm with customer 3.4 Review existing plans and verify that proposed locations match enterprise preferred locations 3.5 Scope activities to avoid work, health and safety (WHS) hazards |
4. Deliver service/s to customers |
4.1 Establish availability, security, safety and other constraints on use of existing systems 4.2 Communicate information according to enterprise code of conduct 4.3 Implement enterprise procedures to install equipment and/or cabling according to industry standards and manufacturer specifications |
5. Work as a team to provide customer service |
5.1 Acknowledge workplace team in providing customer service 5.2 Agree on and establish a set of team goals and procedures in providing customer service 5.3 Contribute to and support other team member goals to achieve quality customer service outcomes 5.4 Review team goals and processes, as part of the team, to ensure continuous improvement of services provided to customers |
6. Process customer feedback |
6.1 Seek, recognise and acknowledge customer feedback in order to improve personal performance and/or behaviour 6.2 Respond according to enterprise procedures and legislative requirements 6.3 Identify unmet needs and evaluate suitable ways to action feedback 6.4 Assist customers to contact other services according to enterprise policies and procedures |
7. Finalise customer interaction |
7.1 Complete all required documents promptly and accurately according to enterprise policies and procedures 7.2 File completed documentation according to enterprise policies and procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit. New unit.
Links
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