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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship helps employers working in contact centres or customer service. It’s aimed at employees with little or no experience, or those looking to progress to roles with more responsibility. The apprenticeship is for those working in customer service, relations or support roles across public, private and third sector. The qualification helps them build high-level customer service skills, so that they’re well prepared to work with the public.
Qualifications
SCQF level 5
Your employee will study for a qualification in Customer Service at SCQF level 5.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing the apprenticeship at this level, your employees will be prepared for roles including customer service assistant, customer service administrator, customer service representative, customer service agent, customer service officer, customer liaison assistant, customer service operator, trainee agent, help desk operative, sales advisor, customer service advisor, telesales operator or telephone banking advisor.
They could progress on to:
- A Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 6
- An enhanced job role
- A sector specific role which includes transferrable contact centre or customer service skills
- Into employment in local councils
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a qualification in Customer Service at SCQF level 6.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing the apprenticeship at this level, your employees will be prepared for roles including customer relationship manager, customer support agent, customer support officer, customer service executive officer, customer service delivery coordinator, customer service operator, customer service team leader, customer service supervisor, customer service manager, senior customer service advisor, customer relations officer.
They could progress on to:
- An enhanced job role
- A sector specific role which includes transferrable contact centre or customer service skills
- Into employment in local councils
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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