Course Code: WP00044 Customer Service Specialist - Advanced Apprenticeship Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration Anytime Employer's Premises Apply now Anytime Employer's Premises Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary The main purpose of a customer service specialist is to be a ‘professional’ for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types. You are an advocate of Customer Service who acts as a referral point for dealing with more complex or technical customer requests, complaints, and queries. You are often an escalation point for complicated or ongoing customer problems. As an expert in your organisation’s products and/or services, you share knowledge with your wider team and colleagues. You gather and analyse data and customer information that influences change and improvements in service. Utilising both organisational and generic IT systems to carry out your role with an awareness of other digital technologies. This could be in many types of environment including contact centres, retail, webchat, service industry or any customer service point. Entry Requirements All apprenticeships require an initial assessment, interview and employment in the industry. Level 3 applicants are required to hold a GCSE Grade 4 (formerly grade C) or above in Maths and English or be prepared to work towards Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills. Learning and Teaching Methods Industry Placement and Field Trips There are no field trips. The skills and behaviours will be assessed through a portfolio of work based evidence, portfolio building and professional discussions. Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to complete an end-point assessment. For this apprenticeship standard the end point assessment is: Practical observation with Q&As Work based project supported by an interview Professional discussion supported by portfolio evidence Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Industry Placement and Field Trips There are no field trips. Learning and Teaching Methods The skills and behaviours will be assessed through a portfolio of work based evidence, portfolio building and professional discussions. Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to complete an end-point assessment. For this apprenticeship standard the end point assessment is: Practical observation with Q&As Work based project supported by an interview Professional discussion supported by portfolio evidence Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment Methods 1-2-1 assessment and support to evidence the behaviours, skill and knowledge elements will take place in your workplace, at mutually convenient times and dates with your assessor. Other Costs and Equipment Needed No additional costs will be incurred by apprentices or employers, unless specified within the commitment statement. Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. Career Options and Progression Progression opportunities include: A clearly defined and progressive career path Professional accreditation Advancement to business specialisms Further apprenticeship study