Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Y/506/2152
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concepts and practices underpinning customer service delivery.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the value of customer service as a competitive tool.

  • 1.2

    Explain the process of mapping the customer journey and its importance in delivering effective customer service.

  • 1.3

    Describe techniques used to identify service failures.

  • 1.4

    Explain the concept and importance of the service profit chain.

  • 1.5

    Describe methods of measuring organisational effectiveness in the delivery of customer service.


2

Understand the relationship between customer service and a brand.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the importance of a brand to customers and to an organisation.

  • 2.2

    Explain how branding can influence customers’ perception of an organisation and its products and/or services.

  • 2.3

    Explain the potential impact of good and poor customer service on a brand.


3

Understand the structure of customer service.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the features of different customer service models and customer service standards.

  • 3.2

    Explain the relationship between customer service and operational areas of an organisation.

  • 3.3

    Explain the relationship between customer service and continuous improvement processes.

  • 3.4

    Explain the costs and benefits of customer service to an organisation.

  • 3.5

    Explain the impact of organisational values on how customers create their expectations.

  • 3.6

    Explain how organisational values impact on meeting customer expectations.


4

Understand the implications of legislation on customer service delivery.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain the implications of consumer-related legislation on customer service delivery.

  • 4.2

    Explain the implications of confidentiality and data protection legislation for the collection, storage and use of customer information.