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Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and managing complaints.
As a customer service advisor you could be taking phone calls and answering emails (or chat), advising a customer on the status of their order, inputting customer data into a CRM (Customer Relationship Management software), or referring a high-end complaint to the appropriate manager or team leader.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Customer Service Representative. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business prepares you for an administrative role. You’ll gain essential communication and teamwork skills, then specialise in an area that supports your career aspirations. Specialty areas include: technology and IT, business competence, teamwork and relationships, customer service, accounts, medical administration, records management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216) is perfect for students seeking roles in places like shops, specialty retailers, supermarkets, and department stores. Student begin their studies with the safety aspects of the retail workplace, learning how to identify and respond to security risks. This course has a strong focus on interpersonal skills and selling, so students graduate confidently able to engage with customers, sell products and services, assist with customer complaints, and be an effective member of a sales team. The Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package. Learn more.
Get the skills you need to take care of customer service with the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement). This nationally recognised qualification delivers communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills as well as customer specific competencies in marketing, social media, sales, and complaint resolution. Graduate ready for work on the help desk or better able to support your own work team. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
Enrol in the Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality) (SIR20216) if you want to work in a coffee shop, deli, supermarket, or food retail outlet. This nationally recognised course teaches you the fundamentals of food safety, storage, and handling — as well as how to sell food and process financial transactions. Graduate job-ready, with the confidence to join the workforce in food retail. Enquire now for the latest training dates and your eligibility for subsidised training. Learn more.
Get started in retail with this entry-level Certificate II in Retail Services (SIR20216). This course delivers a range of job skills essential for working in a service environment including communication, personal presentation, time management, as well as identifying and responding to security risks. You’ll graduate able to confidently engage with customers and help them choose different products and services. Enquire now for funding opportunities and how to enrol. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Customer Service Representative generally earns $1,196 per week ($62,192 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.
There are approximately 33,900 Customer Service Representatives employed in Australia right now, and the job role is steadily growing. Customer Service Representatives are employed by corporate enterprise, private businesses, government departments, and community service organisations across all industries and employment sectors.
Source: *Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
To get started as a Customer Service Representative you’ll need outstanding interpersonal skills and a Certificate III in Customer Engagement. This course takes 12-18 months to complete. If your job role has a strong sales focus, you might also consider the Certificate III in Retail.
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Here are some potential career pathways within customer engagement and retail operations. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Customer Engagement
Customer Service Officer
$960 weekly pay
Customer Service Representative
Account Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Customer Service Manager
Retail Operations
Cashier
Customer Service Assistant
Retail Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Car Salesman
$1,250 weekly pay
Retail Supervisor
Retail Team Leader
$1,050 weekly pay
Department Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Retail Manager
Store Manager
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