AUMGCA001
Provide customer service


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to meet the needs and expectations of customers when delivering a service.

It applies to those working in a range of contexts.

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


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Identify customer needs

1.1 Types of customers and their expectations and needs are identified through consultation and negotiation

1.2 Information on customers is used to identify required services

1.3 Customer needs are regularly monitored through formal and informal communication channels

1.4 Current products and services are assessed against customer needs to determine the ability of the enterprise to meet them

2. Respond to customer needs

2.1 Customer requests are responded to in a timely and efficient manner

2.2 Workplace services and products are promoted to customer in a manner that assists the development of a positive and professional relationship

2.3 Customer dissatisfaction is promptly addressed according to workplace procedures

3. Evaluate service provided

3.1 Customer service is evaluated and appropriate action taken to resolve any complaints

3.2 Feedback is sought from customers on the product or service provided

3.3 Customer feedback is documented according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

draw on prior knowledge to identify customer needs.

Reading skills to:

identify workplace procedures relating to required customer service

identify customer requests and instructions.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete workplace customer feedback and survey sheets.

Oral communication skills to:

speak clearly and directly when presenting customer service problems or issues to appropriate personnel.


Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Workplace procedures must include:

customer service and continuous improvement processes

workplace customer service practices.

Appropriate action must include:

handling customer needs in a courteous, discreet and sensitive manner

addressing customer complaints and escalating where necessary.


Sectors

Sales and Marketing


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer