FIELD                 SERVICE SECTOR

 

Review of Contact Centres standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Contact Centres

Contact Centre Management

16785, 17382, 19443

Contact Centre Operations

16775, 16784

 

The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          October 2008

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The National Certificate in Contact Centre Management (Team Leader) (Level 4) [Ref: 0739] and its component Contact Centre standards were reviewed in consultation with industry.  The review reflected the experience of several years of training, assessment, and industry experience.  It also took into account the future skill requirements of the industry.

 

During the review of the Level 4 qualification and standards, the technology standards within the National Certificate in Contact Centre Operations (Level 3) [Ref: 0643] and the

National Diploma in Contact Centre Management (Level 5) [Ref: 0974] were also reviewed to ensure they were fit for purpose for the industry for the next five years.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·         Standards 16775, 16784, 17382, have had minor changes to special notes.

·         Standards 16775, 16785, 17382, 19443 have had minor changes to performance criteria.

·         Standard 19443 has had a range statement added.

·         Two new standards have been registered.

·         All standards have undergone formatting updates.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

None.

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

 

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             Contact Centres

Domain              Contact Centre Management

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16785

Plan and allocate work to individuals in a contact centre

4

6

B

17382

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

4

5

B

19443

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

5

6

B

25305

Demonstrate knowledge of quality monitoring in a contact centre

4

3

New

25306

Monitor quality in a contact centre

4

4

New

 

Domain          Contact Centre Operations

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16775

Use and explain contact centre equipment and systems

3

3

B

16784

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

3

5

B