Customer Service Practitioner

Apprenticeship , Level 2
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What Our Students Say

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

“I’m working really well with my tutors – they’re really supportive and we just have a laugh. It’s like a really nice atmosphere. I think the facilities are really fantastic.”

Dan

I think I’ve really enjoyed the fact that I’ve had to make new friendships, especially because I didn’t know anyone coming in – but after the first few weeks I think I’ve adapted to it really well.

Dan

Did you know!

  • 89% of businesses compete through the level of customer service that they deliver.
  • Three quarters (75%) of apprentices who had never worked before starting remained in paid work after completing their apprenticeship.
  • More than half of all people who have a single negative experience with a company will never buy from that business again.

Course Information

Introduction

This programme allows students to develop their skills as a customer service practitioner. The role of a customer service practitioner is to deliver high-quality products and services to the customers of their organisation.

Overview

With this apprenticeship, your core responsibility will be to provide a high-quality service to customers within the workplace, digitally or by going out into the customer’s premises. Typical customer service tasks include dealing with orders and payments, offering guidance and support, meeting and greeting customers, driving sales, fixing problems and gaining insight through measuring customer satisfaction. You may be the first point of contact and work in any sector or organisation type.

Benefits and skills

  • Developing interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Communicating effectively
  • Understanding personal organisation
  • Dealing with customer conflict and challenges
  • Working as part of a team
  • Utilising systems and resources
  • Entry requirements

    The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.

    Please check that you meet all essential criteria before applying for a position, you can find the details of these on the full vacancy description (links below). If you are unsure about this please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 0113 284 6464.

    Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

    Customer Service Advisor

    As a customer service advisor you will assist customers with enquiries on accounts and orders. In addition, you will take ownership of customer issues, call new customers to welcome them to the service and use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage data.

    Customer Service Apprentice

    As a customer service apprentice you will host guests and network at events. In addition, you will liaise with clients via email and telephone, assist the business development team with admin and be the first point of contact for the company.

    Progression opportunities

    Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:

  • Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship Level 3
  • Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3
  • Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Level 3
  • Course details

    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 71805-01

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