CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETAIL • LEVEL 3

Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)

Develop advanced customer service skills, use feedback and support consistent service delivery.

Study the Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF) with HHF Training for £395. Develop advanced customer service skills, use feedback and support consistent service delivery.

Awarded by Focus Awards, with online learning resources, assessment guidance and tutor support.

Qualification number 601/6780/4
Awarding organisation Focus Awards
Credits / TQT 55 / 550 hours
Guided learning 310 hours
Study mode Online learning + workplace evidence
Assessment Evidence portfolio
DEVELOP YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BUSINESS SKILLS

Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service: Course Overview

Develop advanced customer service skills, use feedback and support consistent service delivery.

The Focus Awards qualification provides a structured route through the unit requirements. Experienced customer service staff who organise service delivery, resolve more complex issues and contribute to improvements.

You need access to a suitable customer service workplace where you can demonstrate the practical unit criteria. Agree observation, work products and suitable witness evidence with your assessor. Written answers alone cannot replace required evidence of competence.

Explore HHF Customer Service and Retail courses or speak with a course adviser about the route that fits your goals.

Who Is This Course For?

Experienced customer service staff who organise service delivery, resolve more complex issues and contribute to improvements.

Choose the level and qualification size that suit your goals. HHF will discuss your experience, study skills and assessment arrangements before confirming suitability.

For employers, the programme can support staff development in customer-facing roles. Match the selected units to the learner’s responsibilities and opportunities to practise.

What You Will Learn: Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service

Service coordination, customer retention and complaints.

Your learning follows the units listed below. Develop the knowledge and skills to understand customers, communicate professionally and contribute to effective working practices.

Assessment activities connect learning to the unit outcomes. Use relevant examples, explain your decisions and respond to assessor feedback where further evidence is needed.

Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service: Units and Credits
Unit Reference Unit Title Type Credits GLH
L/506/2150 Organise and deliver customer service Mandatory 5 27
Y/506/2152 Understand the customer service environment Mandatory 5 40
R/506/2165 Understand customers and customer retention Mandatory 4 35
F/506/1819 Manage personal and professional development Mandatory 3 12
K/506/2169 Resolve customers’ problems Mandatory 4 19
D/506/1942 Principles of business Mandatory 10 74
Y/506/2166 Develop resources to support consistency of customer service delivery Optional B 5 21
R/506/2151 Resolve customers’ complaints Optional B 4 22
D/506/2170 Gather, analyse and interpret customer feedback Optional B 5 24
T/506/2160 Support customer service improvements Optional B 3 12
H/506/1912 Negotiate in a business environment Optional C 4 18
T/506/1820 Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace Optional C 3 15

Complete six mandatory units (31 credits), four selected Group B units (17 credits) and two selected Group C units (7 credits). This twelve-unit pathway totals 55 credits.

Qualification summary: 55 credits; 310 Guided Learning Hours. Total Qualification Time: 550 hours.

Guided learning for an optional-unit pathway may differ from the qualification summary. The table shows each selected unit’s hours. Agree your unit selection and assessment plan with HHF.

Read the official awarding organisation information for the qualification rules.

Entry and Practical Access Requirements

Learners should be aged 16 or over. You should have the reading, writing and communication skills needed for study and assessment at this level.

You need access to a suitable customer service workplace where you can demonstrate the practical unit criteria. Agree observation, work products and suitable witness evidence with your assessor. Written answers alone cannot replace required evidence of competence.

You will need internet access, a suitable device and the identification requested for registration. Tell HHF about additional learning needs so support and reasonable adjustments can be considered. Check your eligibility before enrolment.

Assessment and Evidence Requirements

Build a portfolio of evidence against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Your assessor may use written tasks, questioning and professional discussion. Practical assessment also includes observation, work products and suitable witness testimony from the workplace.

At induction, agree a unit-by-unit assessment plan. Organise your own work against the criteria and use assessor feedback to address gaps. Successful assessment and the required quality assurance precede certification.

When using workplace examples, follow your employer’s confidentiality requirements. Anonymise personal or commercially sensitive information and submit evidence through approved HHF channels.

Online Learning, Duration and Tutor Support

HHF provides online learning resources, assessment guidance and tutor support for the Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service. Plan study around your commitments while working through the unit requirements.

The qualification specifies 550 hours of Total Qualification Time. This is a learning-time measure, not a fixed calendar duration. Completion depends on prior learning, study time, assessment progress and any workplace evidence required. Agree your timetable and course access period with HHF before enrolling.

Your tutor can help with learning and assessment preparation. Your assessor reviews evidence and explains where further work is needed.

Read HHF learner FAQs or contact HHF about course access and study arrangements.

Course Fees and Payment Options

The current course fee for the Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF) is £395. The live fee card shows the current product price.

Contact HHF if you wish to discuss instalments or employer-funded enrolment. Confirm what is included, any additional charges and your agreed access period before making payment.

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VERIFY YOUR QUALIFICATION

Certification and Recognition

Successful learners achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF), qualification number 601/6780/4.

Certification follows successful assessment, internal quality assurance and the awarding organisation’s required checks. The certificate uses the registered qualification title.

Requirements for employment or further study are determined by the employer or receiving organisation. Confirm their requirements when planning your next step.

Focus Awards

Qualification Number 601/6780/4
Verify this regulated qualification on the official Ofqual Register.
SUPPORT YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Why Study with HHF Training?

Study with clear course requirements, flexible online resources and tutor guidance as you prepare your evidence. HHF supports learners in connecting their study to the responsibilities of their intended role.

Learn more about HHF Training and read our learner FAQs before enrolling.

Clear Qualification Details

Check the awarding organisation, unit requirements and exact Ofqual qualification number.

Tutor Guidance

Receive guidance with learning, evidence preparation and assessor feedback.

Flexible Online Study

Organise study around your work and commitments within the stated course period.

Progression After Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service

Consider further study in team leading, management or business, and roles involving customer service coordination or supervision.

Compare HHF Customer Service and Retail courses or discuss your next step with HHF.

Confirm entry requirements with the receiving provider. Prior learning or credit transfer is considered only where qualification rules and evidence checks permit it.

GET ANSWERS

Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service FAQs

Answers about units, entry requirements, online learning, assessment, fees and progression.

Focus Awards awards this qualification. Its qualification number is 601/6780/4.

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