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ICTWOR306
Resolve technical enquiries using multiple information systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remotely support the resolution of complex technical enquiries related to a product or service.

It applies to individuals in a call centre environment with a background in telecommunications and experience in client access networks and client infrastructure, including equipment and cabling, who use multiple information systems to both obtain and record client information.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Initiate contact with client

1.1 Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in resolution process

1.2 Receive and analyse enquiry to efficiently select initial course of action

1.3 Engage effectively with client to confirm initial referral details and propose initial course of action

2. Obtain information from multiple information systems

2.1 Identify information needs and sources of this information

2.2 Log on to and navigate relevant information systems efficiently

2.3 Record details of informant and enquiry in information systems according to enterprise requirements

2.4 Identify and verify information relevant to enquiry and its resolution with informant

3. Develop plan to resolve enquiry

3.1 Review critical information with informant and apply technical expertise to develop options for resolving enquiry

3.2 Consider all inputs and recommend course of action, including escalation

3.3 Negotiate suitable course of action with informant

3.4 Record details of course of action as required by enterprise information systems

4. Implement plan to resolve enquiry

4.1 Confirm negotiated course of action with informant prior to initiating actions and seek agreement on schedule of actions for longer term resolutions

4.2 Identify and initiate actions to be taken by technical support operator, informant or other parties

4.3 Contact informant to confirm success of planned actions

4.4 Record outcomes of resolution as required by information systems

Evidence of the ability to:

apply efficient computer usage to efficiently navigate relevant systems for the required information

use effective interpersonal skills to develop a plan of action to deal with the enquiry

develop agreement to resolve the enquiry

accurately document all dealings for future reference and follow up resolution effectively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain a range of conflict resolution approaches

identify database and spreadsheet concepts

describe enterprise escalation policies and procedures

identify enterprise information systems

identify legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on resolution processes

outline typical issues and challenges that occur when dealing with clients in a telecommunications environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to:

a client contact centre

current client contact technologies

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Initiate contact with client

1.1 Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in resolution process

1.2 Receive and analyse enquiry to efficiently select initial course of action

1.3 Engage effectively with client to confirm initial referral details and propose initial course of action

2. Obtain information from multiple information systems

2.1 Identify information needs and sources of this information

2.2 Log on to and navigate relevant information systems efficiently

2.3 Record details of informant and enquiry in information systems according to enterprise requirements

2.4 Identify and verify information relevant to enquiry and its resolution with informant

3. Develop plan to resolve enquiry

3.1 Review critical information with informant and apply technical expertise to develop options for resolving enquiry

3.2 Consider all inputs and recommend course of action, including escalation

3.3 Negotiate suitable course of action with informant

3.4 Record details of course of action as required by enterprise information systems

4. Implement plan to resolve enquiry

4.1 Confirm negotiated course of action with informant prior to initiating actions and seek agreement on schedule of actions for longer term resolutions

4.2 Identify and initiate actions to be taken by technical support operator, informant or other parties

4.3 Contact informant to confirm success of planned actions

4.4 Record outcomes of resolution as required by information systems

Evidence of the ability to:

apply efficient computer usage to efficiently navigate relevant systems for the required information

use effective interpersonal skills to develop a plan of action to deal with the enquiry

develop agreement to resolve the enquiry

accurately document all dealings for future reference and follow up resolution effectively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain a range of conflict resolution approaches

identify database and spreadsheet concepts

describe enterprise escalation policies and procedures

identify enterprise information systems

identify legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on resolution processes

outline typical issues and challenges that occur when dealing with clients in a telecommunications environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to:

a client contact centre

current client contact technologies

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in resolution process 
Receive and analyse enquiry to efficiently select initial course of action 
Engage effectively with client to confirm initial referral details and propose initial course of action 
Identify information needs and sources of this information 
Log on to and navigate relevant information systems efficiently 
Record details of informant and enquiry in information systems according to enterprise requirements 
Identify and verify information relevant to enquiry and its resolution with informant 
Review critical information with informant and apply technical expertise to develop options for resolving enquiry 
Consider all inputs and recommend course of action, including escalation 
Negotiate suitable course of action with informant 
Record details of course of action as required by enterprise information systems 
Confirm negotiated course of action with informant prior to initiating actions and seek agreement on schedule of actions for longer term resolutions 
Identify and initiate actions to be taken by technical support operator, informant or other parties 
Contact informant to confirm success of planned actions 
Record outcomes of resolution as required by information systems 

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