Customer Service

Businesses are increasingly recognising that the way its customers are treated is crucial to its success. A satisfied customer will continue to buy the goods or services that the business provides and will also recommend the company to other potential customers. A dissatisfied customer will take business elsewhere, along with a number of business contacts, friends and acquaintances. Staff training is the key to outstanding customer service and Quest offers the following courses to meet the needs of local businesses:

Qualifications in Customer Service
City & Guilds qualifications in Customer Service are designed for companies and individuals who want to make a difference to the way they work with both internal and external customers and who have the commitment to bring about changes in the systems and culture of their organisations. Assessment, carried out by a qualified Quest assessor, occurs in the workplace and is based on activities regularly performed by the candidate as part of the normal working day.

Apprenticeships in Customer Service
Apprenticeships are aimed at school and college leavers and include a City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service, key skills in Communication and Application of Number at Level 1 and an EDI Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service.

Advanced Apprenticeships in Customer Service
Aimed at higher ability and motivated young people, the advanced apprenticeships lead to a City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service and provides the opportunity for the candidate to achieve key skills in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2 and an EDI Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service.

Short Courses in Customer Care
One day or half day courses, tailored to individual company requirements, designed to raise awareness of the importance of customer service to a company's success.

Free IT Training and Short Courses
All young people working towards an NVQ with Quest are offered the opportunity to attend Quest's commercial IT Training and other Short Courses free of charge.

 


Occupational Areas

Business & Administration
Customer Service
Hairdressing
Information Technology
Management
Motor Vehicle
Retail
Warehousing

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Institute of Customer Service

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