2 Be able to deal with customers’ problems

2.1 Confirm the nature and cause of customers’ problems

2.2 Explain when customers’ problems should be treated as complaints

2.3 Explain the benefits to customers and the organisation of the options available to solve problems

2.4 Explain the drawbacks to customers and the organisation of the options available to solve problems

2.5 Explain to customers the options for resolving their problems

2.6 Agree solutions that meet customers’ and organisational requirements within their own levels of authority

2.7 Inform colleagues of the nature of problems and actions taken

2.8 Evaluate the effectiveness of the resolution of customers’ problems

2.9 Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements when dealing with customers’ problems