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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Identify and respond to customer needs in a Contact Centre 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10348  Identify and respond to customer needs in a Contact Centre 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Marketing 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard forms part of the qualification, National Certificate in Contact Centre Support at NQF Level 2. Learners working towards this unit standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be working within a Contact Centre environment, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner`s job. This unit standard is intended to enhance the provision of entry level service within the Contact Centre Industry.

The qualifying learner is competent of:
  • Identifying customer needs in a Contact Centre.
  • Responding to customer needs in a Contact Centre. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Numeracy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.
  • English, verbal and written communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Computer operating skills at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Customer needs include but are not limited to customer queries, customer demands, customer direct requirements, sales requests and customer questions.
  • This standard applies to Contact Centres that are in-bound and/or out-bound within a commercial or emergency context and will include appropriate subject matter and in the area in which the learner chooses to operate. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify customer needs in a Contact Centre 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Customers' needs are correctly identified through appropriate questioning and listening techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.A correct understanding of customers' needs in demonstrated by applying industry special responses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Customers' needs are identified within company specific timeframes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Company specific prompts and procedures are consistently followed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Respond to customer needs in a Contact Centre 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Customer needs are responded to accurately according to company specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Accurately defines the correct choice of action to be taken.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Customers are responded to in accordance with company specific time limits and Service Level Agreements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Responses comply with company specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Accuracy is confirmed by the customer. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Learning programmes leading to the acquisition of these credits will be accredited by the relevant Education, Training, Quality Assurance Body (ETQA). 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A basic understanding of Contact Centre telephone methods and techniques.
  • A comprehensive understanding of products and services in industry specific contexts.
  • A general understanding of Contact Centre procedures, guidelines and policies (on-the-job
    and written).
  • A basic understanding of customer service principles.
    An all rounded understanding of communication and listening techniques. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems directly related to the identification and response to customer needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage one`s activities when attending to customers so that responses are delivered in a professional manner according to requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the identification of customer needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when responding to customer requirements so that informed, accurate advice is provided. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where relevant product and industry specific information is provided in relation to customer needs. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  67466   National Certificate: Contact Centre Support  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-05  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  71490   National Certificate: Contact Centre Support  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  36233   National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  21791   National Certificate: Contact Centre Operations  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-05  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  21792   National Diploma: Contact Centre Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  20183   National Certificate: Banking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2015-06-30  BANKSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nedbank Ltd 



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