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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Collect customer service performance information
  2. Analyse performance data and report outcomes
  3. Determine action required
  4. Implement action plan

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped communication skills to

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening techniques

liaise with others share information listen and understand

write clear and accurate reports

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications word processing spreadsheet database specific purpose computer systems to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access webbased information services

welldeveloped literacy skills to read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

interpersonal skills

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

auditing skills

data analysis and interpretation skills

Required knowledge

organisation policies and procedures

industry compliance requirements

industry market position relative to productline of business

Evidence Required

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 ability to

perform high level analysis and effective decision making

conduct timely performance reviews

analyse service results and recommend appropriate actions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment technology software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples in combination are appropriate for this unit

evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

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.

Service performance data may include:

claims rejected

client feedback

client files

complaints

cost

outstanding claims

portfolio results

premium collection

profitability

program lapses

records

renewal rate

response times.