Focus Awards Entry Level Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service (Entry 3) (RQF)
(QRN – 601/8684/7)
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Entry Level Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service (Entry 3) (RQF) is aimed at those learners who have an interest in a range of sectors where customer service is important.
The Focus Awards Entry Level Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service (Entry 3) (RQF) will help to develop skills in basic customer service whilst also equipping learners with knowledge on the customer service process. Learners will also be able to
Qualification Structure
To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must complete the two mandatory units achieving 4 credits and a minimum of 9 credits from the optional units.
Learner Entry Requirements
Focus Awards does not set any entry requirements but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines.
Progression Routes
Upon completion of Focus Awards Entry Level Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service (Entry 3) (RQF) learners can progress onto the following qualifications:
Age Ranges
This qualification is accredited for learners at least 16 years old.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
| Unit Title | Unit Ref | Level | Credit | TQT | GLH |
| Mandatory Units | |||||
| Legislation, regulation and procedures to follow in customer service | A/508/3401 | Entry 3 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Introduction to customer service | F/508/3402 | Entry 3 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Optional Units | |||||
| The importance of appearance and behaviour in customer service | J/508/3403 | Entry 3 | 2 | 35 | 15 |
| Understand how to deal with queries and requests | L/508/3368 | Entry 3 | 3 | 50 | 20 |
| Communicate customers’ problems with others | L/508/3371 | Entry 3 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| The customer service job role | Y/508/3373 | Entry 3 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Handling telephone calls from customers | K/508/3376 | Entry 3 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Communicate effectively with customers | T/508/378 | Entry 3 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Effective relationships with customers and colleagues | M/508/3380 | Entry 3 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Working in a customer focused way | J/508/3384 | Entry 3 | 2 | 36 | 16 |
| Create a good impression to customers | L/508/3385 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Apply legislation, regulation and organisational procedures for customer service | R/508/3386 | 1 | 3 | 54 | 24 |
| Deal with queries and requests | Y/508/3387 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 22 |
| Record and communicate customer problems | D/508/3388 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Working in customer service | Y/5083390 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Contribute to sales activities in a contact centre | D/508/3391 | 1 | 2 | 18 | |
| Answer telephone calls from customers | R/508/3405 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Positive communication with customers | H/508/3392 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Contribute to effective customer service | K/508/3393 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| The customer service experience | M/508/3394 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Work in a customer-friendly way | L/508/3404 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Working in customer service | Y/5083390 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Contribute to sales activities in a contact centre | D/508/3391 | 1 | 2 | 18 | |
| Answer telephone calls from customers | R/508/3405 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| Positive communication with customers | H/508/3392 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Contribute to effective customer service | K/508/3393 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| The customer service experience | M/508/3394 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 20 |
| Work in a customer-friendly way | L/508/3404 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 18 |