Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Customer Contact
Certificate IV in Customer Contact
BSB40311
D692
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who typically undertake complex customer interactions, often as a team leader and with significant authority to delegate.
Duties at this level may include using multi-channel communications; receiving and responding to complex customer requests or enquiries; handling customer complaints; applying key performance indicators; leading a team; coaching staff; scheduling and organising; and gathering, interpreting and organising data capture.
Candidates undertaking this qualification require sound communication and interpersonal skills.
They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job roles
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:
contact centre team leader
quality assurance coordinator
customer contact coach
analyst
scheduler
complex enquiry customer contact operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)Three (3) core units plus
Ten (10) elective units of which:
- four (4) units must be from Group A elective units
- the remaining six (6) units may be from Group A or Group B elective units, or from qualifications at the same level or one higher in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- up to two (2) units may be from a Certificate III level qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8073 | BSBCUS401B | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0797 | BSBLED401A | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0901 | BSBOHS407A | Monitor a safe workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units to be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8074 | BSBCUS402B | Address customer needs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8055 | BSBCCO407A | Administer customer contact technology | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S8052 | BSBCCO404A | Collect, analyse and record information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1032 | BSBWOR403A | Manage stress in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S8051 | BSBCCO403A | Schedule customer contact activity | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0841 | BSBMGT401A | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S8053 | BSBCCO405A | Survey stakeholders to gather and record information | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining six (6) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0924 | BSBPMG404A | Apply quality management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1030 | BSBWOR401A | Establish effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0843 | BSBMGT403A | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0634 | BSBCOM402B | Implement processes for the management of a breach in compliance requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0754 | BSBINM401A | IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2583 | CHCINF505C | Meet statutory and organisation information requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| D0633 | BSBCOM401B | Organise and monitor the operation of compliance management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0845 | BSBMGT405A | Provide personal leadership | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D146 | BSB40307 | Certificate IV in Customer Contact | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J349 | BSB40312 | Certificate IV in Customer Contact | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 20/12/2011.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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