FIELD                        SERVICE SECTOR

 

Review and Reclassification of Call Centres unit standards - unit standard 19443

 

This review report was first published in July 2005.  However, the new title for unit standard 19443 was incorrectly shown in the Summary of Main Changes table in the final report.  That error has now been corrected and 19443 has been re-issued on the Framework.

 

New classification

Subfield

Domain

Id

Contact Centres

 

Contact Centre Management

19443

 

 

Date version re-issued                        August 2005

 

Comments by date                        July 2009 (unchanged)

 

Expiry date of the unit standard                        December 2010 (unchanged)

 

The following report now shows the correct title for unit standard 19443.

 

Existing classification

Subfield

Domain

Id

Call Centres

Call Centre Management

16785, 17382, 19441-19443

 

Call Centre Operations

16774-16784, 18510, 18511

 

New classification for standards being re-registered

Subfield

Domain

Id

Contact Centres

Contact Centre Management

16785, 17382, 19441-19443

 

Contact Centre Operations

16774-16784, 18510, 18511

 

The ElectroTechnology industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in February 2000, October 2001, and May 2002.

 

Date new versions published                        July 2005

 

New comments by date                        July 2009

 

Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards                        December 2010

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review was carried out by the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation in conjunction with the Contact Centre Advisory Group.  The reviewed unit standards reflect the experience of several years' training and assessment.

 

In line with current industry trends resulting in the use of an increasing variety of communication methods, which range from the traditional telephone to text messaging, including letters, facsimile, email, and interactive web pages, the Contact Centre Industry requested that the names of classifications and qualifications be changed from 'Call Centres' to 'Contact Centres'.  As a result, the subfield and domain names have been changed and the titles of the unit standards have been amended.

 

The Call Centre qualification names will be changed as follows:

-     National Certificate in Call Centre Operations [Ref: 0643] to National Certificate in Contact Centre Operations;

-     National Certificate in Call Centre Management (Team Leader) [Ref: 0739] to National Certificate in Contact Centre Management (Team Leader); and

-     National Diploma in Call Centre Management (Level 5) [Ref: 0974] to National Diploma in Contact Centre Management (Level 5).

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The review process resulted in the following changes to the unit standards.

·        Title changes to all the unit standards to reflect the subfield and domain name changes.

·        All references to the term call centre changed to contact centre.

·        All subfield and domain references amended.

·        Minor changes to special notes to reflect updates to reference material.

·        Unit 16774, Follow occupational safety and health principles in a contact centre - credit value increased from 2 to 3 to better reflect the time needed to learn, practise, and assess the outcomes of the unit standard; and level increased from 2 to 3 to reflect the depth of knowledge and skill that is covered by the unit standard.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Subfield

Call Centres

Any

Subfield

Contact Centres

Same

Domain

Call Centre Management

Any

Domain

Contact Centre Management

Same

Domain

Call Centre Operations

Any

Domain

Contact Centre Operations

Same

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation qualifications are affected by this review.  They are either under review, or scheduled to be reviewed.

 

Qualification title

National Certificate in Call Centre Operations [Ref: 0643]

National Certificate in Call Centre Management (Team Leader) [Ref: 0739]

National Diploma in Call Centre Management (Level 5) [Ref: 0974]

 

The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that they require revision.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Tourism and Travel (Core Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 0876]

Call Centre Operations

Aviation, Tourism and Travel TO

National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Taxi Operations) [Ref: 0970]

16775

NZ Road Transport and Logistics ITO

National Certificate in administration of revenue law (Introduction) (Level 4) [Ref: 0950]

Call Centre Management

Public Sector Training Organisation

National Certificate in administration of revenue law (Introduction) (Level 4) [Ref: 0950]

Call Centre Operations

Public Sector Training Organisation

 

Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits

 

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review.  All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield            Call Centres

                        Contact Centres

Domain            Call Centre Operations

                        Contact Centre Operations

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16774

Follow occupational safety and health principles in a call centre

Follow occupational safety and health principles in a contact centre

2

 

3

2

 

3

B

16775

Use and explain call centre equipment and systems

Use and explain contact centre equipment and systems

3

3

B

16776

Communicate with customers from a call centre

Communicate with customers from a contact centre

3

3

B

16777

Seek, evaluate, and organise information for action in a call centre

Seek, evaluate, and organise information for action in a contact centre

3

8

B

16778

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a call centre

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a contact centre

3

4

B

16779

Assist customers with account inquiries in a call centre

Assist customers with account inquiries in a contact centre

3

4

B

16780

Respond to in-bound calls relating to marketing campaigns in a call centre

Respond to in-bound calls relating to marketing campaigns in a contact centre

3

4

B

16781

Conduct out-bound telemarketing campaigns from a call centre

Conduct out-bound telemarketing campaigns from a contact centre

3

5

B

16782

Conduct telephone surveys from a call centre

Conduct telephone surveys from a contact centre

3

4

B

16783

Receive and action reports of faulty products or services in a call centre

Receive and action reports of faulty products or services in a contact centre

3

4

B

16784

Receive and resolve customer complaints about products or services, in a call centre

Receive and resolve customer complaints about products or services, in a contact centre

3

5

B

18510

Process emergency service calls at an emergency response call centre

Process emergency service calls at an emergency response contact centre

3

5

B

18511

Dispatch resources from an emergency response call centre in response to emergency service calls

Dispatch resources from an emergency response contact centre in response to emergency service calls

3

5

B

 

Subfield            Call Centres

                        Contact Centres

Domain            Call Centre Management

                        Contact Centre Management

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16785

Plan and allocate work to individuals in a call centre

Plan and allocate work to individuals in a contact centre

4

6

B

17382

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of call centre technology in the management of a call centre team

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of contact centre technology in the management of a team

4

5

B

19441

Prepare business plan and budget for a call centre

Prepare business plan and budget for a contact centre

6

10

B

19442

Manage the operation of a call centre

Manage the operation of a contact centre

5

8

B

19443

Demonstrate awareness of recent and emerging technology developments relevant to call centres

Demonstrate knowledge of emerging and recent technology developments relevant to contact centres

5

6

B