Diploma of Customer Contact

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.

Job Roles

Analyst

Campaign Manager

Project Manager

Quality Assurance/Compliance Officer

Scheduler

Subject Matter Expert/Coach

Team Leader (experienced)

Team Supervisor/Manager.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

6 core units plus

4 elective units

The 4 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

Contact Centre Operations

add topic BSBCCO601A Optimise customer contact operations

Information Management

add topic BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system

Innovation

add topic BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Management

add topic BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement

Workplace Effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

Imported Units

add topic FNSICORG515B Provide mentoring and coaching within the workplace

Elective units

Compliance

add topic BSBCOM404B Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues

add topic BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements

add topic BSBCOM502B Evaluate and review compliance

add topic BSBCOM503B Develop processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements

add topic BSBCOM601B Research compliance requirements and issues

add topic BSBCOM602B Develop and create compliance requirements

add topic BSBCOM603B Plan and establish compliance management systems

Contact Centre Operations

add topic BSBCCO401A Administer customer contact telecommunications technology

add topic BSBCCO402A Gather, collate and record information

add topic BSBCCO501A Develop business continuity strategies

add topic BSBCCO602A Manage customer contact information

add topic BSBCCO603A Design and launch new customer contact facilities

add topic BSBCCO604A Develop and maintain a service level strategy

add topic BSBCCO605A Develop and maintain a customer contact marketing strategy

add topic BSBCCO606A Forecast and plan using customer contact traffic information analysis

add topic BSBCCO607A Manage customer contact centre staffing

add topic BSBCCO608A Manage customer contact operational costs

add topic BSBCCO609A Integrate customer contact operations within the organisation

Customer Service

add topic BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

Diversity

add topic BSBDIV601A Develop and implement diversity policy

General Administration

add topic BSBADM407B Administer projects

Human Resource Management

add topic BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

add topic BSBHRM503A Manage performance management systems

add topic BSBHRM505A Manage remuneration and employee benefits

add topic BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes

add topic BSBHRM507A Manage separation or termination

add topic BSBHRM509A Manage rehabilitation or return-to-work programs

add topic BSBHRM604A Manage employee relations

IT Analysis and Design

add topic BSBITA601A Configure and optimise customer contact technology

Learning and Development

add topic BSBLED502A Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness

add topic BSBLED701A Lead personal and strategic transformation

Management

add topic BSBMGT405A Provide personal leadership

add topic BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation

add topic BSBMGT615A Contribute to organisation development

add topic BSBMGT618A Develop a contact centre business plan

Marketing

add topic BSBMKG610A Develop, implement and monitor a marketing campaign

Occupational Health and Safety

add topic BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

Project Management

add topic BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

add topic BSBPMG502A Manage project scope

add topic BSBPMG503A Manage project time

add topic BSBPMG504A Manage project costs

add topic BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

add topic BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

add topic BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

add topic BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

add topic BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Public Relations

add topic BSBPUB504A Develop and implement crisis management plans

Quality Auditing

add topic BSBAUD501B Initiate a quality audit

Risk Management

add topic BSBRSK501A Manage risk

Sales

add topic BSBSLS502A Lead and manage a sales team

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Workplace Effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace

Imported Units

add topic ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

add topic ICAA6149B Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions

Selecting Elective Units for Different Outcomes

The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate elective units for a particular outcome follows.

Campaign Manager

6 core units plus

4 elective units

add topic BSBCCO605A Develop and maintain a customer contact marketing strategy

add topic BSBMKG610A Develop, implement and monitor a marketing campaign

add topic BSBSLS502A Lead and manage a sales team

add topic THHGCS06B Plan and implement sales activities

Project Manager

6 core units plus

4 elective units selected from:

add topic BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources

add topic BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

add topic BSBPMG502A Manage project scope

add topic BSBPMG503A Manage project time

add topic BSBPMG504A Manage project costs

add topic BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

add topic BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

add topic BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

add topic BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

add topic BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects


Pathways...

    Qualification Pathways

    Entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:

    BSB40307 Certificate IV in Customer Contact or other relevant qualification/s

    OR

    with vocational experience assisting in a range of support roles without a formal business qualification.

    Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

    Scheduler

    Subject Matter Expert/Coach

    Quality Assurance Coordinator or Manager

    Team Leader/Manager/Supervisor.

    This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

    BSB60307 Advanced Diploma of Customer Contact.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

having the ability to transfer information centre's operational plan, goals, new products and services to team/project members

presenting information in a variety of formats

reading and interpreting a range of reports and information

writing team/project plans, documents and reports

Teamwork

developing a team culture and identity

managing a team and applying knowledge of one's own role to achieve team goals

working in cross organisational teams

working with diverse persons and groups

Problem-solving

analysing information, statistics and reports

identifying quality and process improvements

Initiative and enterprise

implementing improvements, systems and processes

implementing operational plan to support organisation's goals

Planning and organising

developing team/project plans

managing learning and development plans for team members

planning team resources, targets and performance levels

Self-management

managing own performance and motivating others

managing own time and work priorities

managing stress in the workplace

Learning

learning new ideas, skills and techniques

providing appropriate information on systems, products and services to team members

Technology

using electronic communication devices and processes i.e. internet, intranet, telephony equipment, software packages, enterprise systems and email to support team management

using technology to assist the manipulation of information and to maximise performance

(Technology requirements may be modified for people with a disability)