Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Customersmay be:
Board members
clients, purchasers of services
coworkers, peers and fellow frontline managers
members of the general public who make contact with the organisation, such as prospective purchasers of services
potential funding bodies
supervisors
suppliers of goods and services and contractors providing goods and services.
Qualitymay refer to:
characteristics of a product, system, service or process that meet the requirements of customers and interested parties.
Products and servicesmay include:
either products or services
goods
ideas
infrastructure
private or public sets of benefits.
Strategiesmay refer to:
databases and other controls to record and compare data over time
electronic feedback mechanisms using intranet, internet and email
feedback forms and other devices to enable communication from customers
longterm or shortterm plans for monitoring achievement and evaluating effectiveness
policies and procedures
questionnaires, survey and interviews
training and development activities.
Resourcesmay include:
buildings/facilities
equipment
finance
information
people
power/energy
technology
time.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans, policies or procedures for delivering quality customer service
demonstrated techniques in solving complex customer complaints and system problems that lead to poor customer service
knowledge of techniques for solving complaints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
assessment of written reports
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
evaluation of leadership, supervision, coaching and mentoring used to assist colleagues to overcome difficulty in meeting customer service standards
review of strategies developed and used to monitor progress in achieving product and/or service targets and standards
review of records, reports and recommendations about managing customer service.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.