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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan to meet internal and external customer requirements
  2. Customer needs are researched, clarified, assessed and included in the planning process
  3. Provision is made in plans to achieve the quality, time and cost specifications agreed with customers, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  4. Ensure delivery of quality products/services
  5. Products/services are delivered to customer specifications in accordance with the organisational business plan
  6. Individual/team performance is monitored to ensure it consistently meets quality, safety, resource and delivery standards
  7. Colleagues are coached and mentored to assist them to overcome difficulty in meeting customer service standards
  8. Resources are used effectively and efficiently to provide quality products/services to customers
  9. Monitor, adjust and report customer service
  10. Organisational systems and technology are used to monitor progress in achieving product/service targets and standards
  11. Customer feedback is sought and used to improve the provision of products/services
  12. Decisions to overcome problems and make improvements to products/services are taken in consultation with designated individuals/groups
  13. Adjustments are made to products/services, and those who have a role in their planning and delivery are informed of changes

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating and consulting with others to ensure excellent customer service is modelled to staff and that customer issues are resolved

dealing effectively with unplanned events such as a change in the volume of customer inquiries

developing, implementing and revising contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule, particularly in line with agreed time and quality standards

preparing reports to develop and disseminate information on customer service performance.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

organisational performance management systems

organisational policies, principles, codes and performance standards

quality management systems

relevant sections of national and state/territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice such as consumer protection legislation

requirements for completing relevant documentation such as reports of customer complaints and resolutions

risk management as it relates to dealing with customers and managing consequences of poor customer service

steps involved in planning work activities.