List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify client service standards. | 1.1 Access and interpret client service standards for the workplace. 1.2 Contribute to the development, refinement and improvement of service policies, standards and processes. 1.3 Match staff to service client needs, as required. |
2. Implement and evaluate client service systems. | 2.1 Monitor implementation of client service systems by staff members. 2.2 Develop improved work practices after analysis of client feedback. 2.3 Evaluate client service activities to match organisational quality standards. 2.4 Take corrective action where necessary as part of continuous improvement strategy. 2.5 Organise training for staff members where necessary. 2.6 Maintain records of training undertaken and achieved service levels. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
develop, evaluate and review practices in at least three of the following client service activities:
quality or delivery of services
quality or delivery of products
hours of operation
equipment provision
facility provision
monitor the delivery and effectiveness of client service systems over three service periods
develop comprehensive policies and procedures for client service standards relating to at least five of the following:
complaint procedures
organisational report forms
quality systems, standards and guidelines
procedures manuals
product or service manuals, labels and instructions
staff appearance and presentation requirements
continuous quality improvement
product quality
response times
staff training for:
customer service
technical skills.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
principles of quality customer service
the specific industry sector:
professional service standards for service industry personnel
attitudes and attributes expected by the service industries to work with customers
roles and responsibilities of management, supervisors and operational personnel in providing quality client service
sources of information on current service trends and changes that affect service delivery
methods of implementing quality service provision:
developing, implementing and monitoring customer service policies and procedures
involving staff in the development of client service practices
evaluating staff and customer feedback
methods of monitoring, measuring and evaluating:
customer satisfaction
business performance
objectives, components and comprehensive details of consumer protection laws that relate to client service activities, and the business’ responsibility for:
nominating and charging cancellation fees
providing information on potential price increases
providing refunds
supplying products as described or substituting suitable products when unable
a range of formats for and content of policies and procedures.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a client service delivery environment. This can be a workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
staff, colleagues and/or clients to be involved in the process of providing client service activities; these can be:
staff, colleagues and/or clients in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process or
individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.
Assessment must ensure access to:
current plain English regulatory documents distributed by government consumer protection regulators
codes of practice and standards issued by industry groups
sources of information on client service needs, complaints and feedback.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.