Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

Course Code

N/A

Course Type

Course Duration

7 months

Location

Cradley Heath Skills Campus

Start Date

17 November, 2025
Customer service agents with headsets

The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Principles of Customer Service, based at our brand new Cradley Heath Skills Campus, is designed to give you an introduction to the knowledge and attitudes required for working within a customer service environment.

This short introductory qualification gives learners who have little or no experience or training in customer service, a better understanding of the sector, to support you in your career choices.

It gives you the opportunity to:
● develop knowledge of the role and importance of customer service and the different ways in which customer service may be delivered
● develop knowledge of the requirements for working in a customer-facing job role, including the standards of professionalism, effective team working and the use of organisational procedures and practices in delivering customer service.

Level 1 English and Maths

  • Customer Service Principles
  • Understanding How to Work in a Customer Service Role
  • Communicating with Customers
  • Understanding How to Manage Personal Performance and Development
  • Career Progression
  • Principles of Social Media for Business Use
  • Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
  • Using a CV and Covering Letter to Apply for a Job
  • Understanding How to Deal with Customers’ Requests, Queries and Problems
  • Health and Safety at Work
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Each unit has specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. To pass an internally assessed unit, you must meet all of the unit’s learning outcomes.

You could progress to Level 2 qualifications in Customer Service.

Potential job roles for those working towards this qualification are:
● Customer Service Assistant
● Telesales Operative
● Help Desk Assistant
● Call Centre Operative.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 1

Exam Board

Pearson BTEC

Study Mode

Part Time

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