Certificate IV in Customer Contact

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who typically undertake complex customer interactions, often as a team leader and with significant authority to delegate.

Duties at this level may include using multi-channel communications; receiving and responding to complex customer requests or enquiries; handling customer complaints; applying key performance indicators; leading a team; coaching staff; scheduling and organising; and gathering, interpreting and organising data capture.

Candidates undertaking this qualification require sound communication and interpersonal skills.

They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Job roles

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

contact centre team leader

quality assurance coordinator

customer contact coach

analyst

scheduler

complex enquiry customer contact operator.


Subjects

Total number of units = 13

3 core units plus

10 elective units of which:

4 units must be from Group A elective units below

the remaining 6 units may be from Group A or Group B elective units, or from qualifications at the same level or one higher in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course

up to 2 units may be from a Certificate III level qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

add topic BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals

add topic BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Elective units

Group A

add topic BSBCCO403A Schedule customer contact activity

add topic BSBCCO404A Collect, analyse and record information

add topic BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information

add topic BSBCCO406A Run a multicentre

add topic BSBCCO407A Administer customer contact technology

add topic BSBCUS402B Address customer needs

add topic BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards

add topic BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace

add topic BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets

add topic BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace

Group B

add topic BSBCOM401B Organise and monitor the operation of compliance management system

add topic BSBCOM402B Implement processes for the management of a breach in compliance requirements

add topic BSBCOM403B Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems

add topic BSBCOM404B Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues

add topic BSBHRM405A Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

add topic BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system

add topic BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

add topic BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic BSBMGT405A Provide personal leadership

add topic BSBPMG411A Apply project quality management techniques

add topic BSBPMG415A Apply project risk management techniques

add topic BSBPMG522A Undertake project work

add topic BSBSLS501A Develop a sales plan

add topic BSBSLS502A Lead and manage a sales team

add topic BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

add topic CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

add topic CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities

add topic ICASAS305A Provide IT advice to clients


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Preferred pathway for candidates considering this qualification include:

    BSB30211 Certificate III in Customer Contact or other relevant qualifications

    vocational experience assisting in a range of support roles without a formal business qualification.

    Pathways from the qualification

    BSB50311 Diploma of Customer Contact or a range of other Diploma qualifications.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.


Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

communicating with team members and management to ensure open communication channels and to clarify issues

resolving conflict and disputes in the work team

Teamwork

being a role model for other team members

consulting and developing objectives with the work team

Problem-solving

developing risk management approaches

developing techniques to address faults and inefficiencies

Initiative and enterprise

identifying and developing opportunities for improved work practices

Planning and organising

monitoring and adjusting operational performance by producing shortterm plans, planning and acquiring resources and reporting on performance

preparing work plans and budgets

Self-management

actively seeking feedback on own performance from clients and colleagues

prioritising tasks

Learning

coaching and mentoring colleagues and team members to support the introduction of change

Technology

using business technology such as computer programs and telecommunications to collect and manage information