How you’d get it

How you’d get this certificate

  1. Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
  2. You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer City & Guilds Limited has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
  3. The centre assesses, and City & Guilds Limited awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from City & Guilds Limited.

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01What it is

A vocationally-related qualification, it focuses on developing skills for operational delivery roles within public services. Learners will study verifying calculations, investigating non-compliance, performance management, interviews, and safety and security. Successful candidates will gain a broader understanding of operational delivery.

These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.

Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with City & Guilds Limited. It does the teaching and the mapping. City & Guilds Limited sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.

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02The units

What each unit actually teaches you to do

Customer service in partnership Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers effective customer service principles within partnership contexts, focusing on identifying customer needs, communication with partners, and resolving service issues. You'll learn to build and maintain positive relationships in collabourative settings.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the principles of effective customer service in a partnership context.
  • Identify the needs and expectations of customers in a partnership.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and partners.
  • Resolve customer service issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and partners.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of customer service strategies in a partnership.
Investigate suspected non-compliance in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of compliance regulations and procedures for investigating suspected non-compliance in operational delivery. You'll identify indicators, gather evidence, and report findings while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organisational policies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the importance of adhering to compliance regulations in operational delivery.
  • Describe the procedures for investigating suspected non-compliance in operational delivery.
  • Identify potential indicators of non-compliance within operational processes.
  • Outline the steps involved in gathering evidence related to suspected non-compliance.
  • Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality and impartiality during investigations.
  • Describe the reporting procedures for suspected non-compliance.
Manage team and individual performance against set objectives Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop skills in managing team and individual performance by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and addressing performance issues. The unit emphasises principles of effective performance management within organisational contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the principles of effective performance management.
  • Set clear and measurable objectives for team members and individuals.
  • Monitor team and individual performance against set objectives.
  • Provide constructive feedback to team members on their performance.
  • Identify and address performance issues within the team.
  • Implement strategies to improve team and individual performance.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of performance management strategies.
Managing debt in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll explore the principles of managing debt within operational delivery, recognising different debt types and applying relevant policies. The unit includes effective communication with customers and monitoring the impact of debt management practices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the principles of managing debt in operational delivery
  • Identify the different types of debt encountered in operational delivery
  • Apply relevant policies and procedures for managing debt
  • Communicate effectively with customers regarding debt management
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of debt management strategies
Operational delivery interviews Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare for and conduct operational delivery interviews using appropriate questioning techniques. You'll document and analyse information gathered, understanding the purpose and importance of interviews in decision-making processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the purpose and importance of operational delivery interviews.
  • Prepare for and conduct operational delivery interviews effectively.
  • Use appropriate questioning techniques to gather relevant information during interviews.
  • Document and analyse information obtained from operational delivery interviews.
  • Adhere to legal and ethical requirements when conducting interviews.
  • Communicate interview findings clearly and concisely.
Operational delivery visits Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to plan, conduct, and analyse operational delivery visits. You'll observe, document relevant information, and identify areas for improvement to support effective monitoring and performance enhancement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the purpose and importance of operational delivery visits.
  • Plan and prepare for operational delivery visits effectively.
  • Conduct operational delivery visits in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Observe and document relevant information during operational delivery visits.
  • Analyse findings from operational delivery visits to identify areas for improvement.
  • Communicate visit findings clearly and concisely.
Principles of equality and diversity in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll explore the principles of equality and diversity within operational delivery, recognising discriminatory practices and promoting inclusive behaviours. The unit emphasises treating individuals with respect and dignity and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of equality and diversity in operational delivery
  • Recognise the importance of treating all individuals with respect and dignity
  • Identify and challenge discriminatory practices in operational delivery
  • Promote inclusive behaviours and practices within the operational delivery team
  • Understand relevant legislation and regulations related to equality and diversity
  • Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Principles of researching the labour market to respond to customer needs Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the principles of researching the labour market to identify and respond to customer needs. You'll identify relevant data sources, analyse labour market trends, and apply research findings to inform service delivery strategies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the principles of researching the labour market
  • Identify relevant sources of labour market information
  • Analyse labour market data to identify customer needs
  • Interpret labour market trends to inform service delivery
  • Apply research findings to respond effectively to customer needs
Resolving customer service problems in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand how to monitor and resolve customer service problems within operational delivery. The unit includes identifying common issues, analysing root causes, and applying organisational procedures to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify customer service problems within operational delivery
  • Analyse the causes of customer service problems in operational delivery
  • Evaluate different approaches to resolving customer service problems
  • Implement solutions to resolve customer service problems effectively
  • Review the effectiveness of implemented solutions in resolving customer service problems
Safety and security in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge of safety and security principles in operational delivery, including secure data retrieval and use. The unit covers legal and ethical responsibilities, potential hazards, and procedures to maintain safety and security standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of safety and security in operational delivery
  • Identify potential safety hazards and security risks within operational delivery environments
  • Implement appropriate safety procedures and security measures to mitigate risks
  • Respond effectively to safety and security incidents in operational delivery
  • Understand relevant legislation and regulations related to safety and security in operational delivery
  • Promote a culture of safety and security within the operational delivery team
Technical advice in operational delivery cases Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand the principles of providing technical advice in operational delivery cases, including the importance of accuracy and up-to-date knowledge. The unit addresses communication methods and resources to ensure effective advice provision.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the importance of providing technical advice in operational delivery cases
  • Identify sources of technical information relevant to operational delivery cases
  • Apply technical knowledge to analyse operational delivery cases
  • Communicate technical advice clearly and accurately to relevant parties
  • Evaluate the impact of technical advice on operational delivery outcomes
Verify the calculation/entitlement Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand how to verify the accuracy of entitlement calculations, including relevant legislation and guidance. The unit covers verification techniques and the use of appropriate tools to ensure correct calculation and entitlement assessment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the process for verifying entitlement calculations
  • Apply verification techniques to ensure the accuracy of entitlement calculations
  • Identify discrepancies and errors in entitlement calculations
  • Investigate the causes of errors in entitlement calculations
  • Correct errors and update entitlement records accordingly
  • Document the verification process and findings accurately
Working in operational delivery Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit introduces learners to the operational delivery profession, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and the importance of understanding individual contributions. You'll develop effective verbal communication skills relevant to operational delivery contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in operational delivery
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills in an operational delivery environment
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational delivery goals
  • Adhere to organisational policies and procedures in operational delivery
  • Manage own time and workload effectively in operational delivery
  • Maintain a professional attitude and behaviour in the workplace
03The standards

The national standards these units are built against

What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

  • Communicate Information Effectively: Understand Audiences and Adapt

    Standard
  • Deal with gaps in information provided

    Standard
  • Design and Test Effective Operational Delivery Processes

    Standard
  • Designing PSG Policies: Ensuring Legal and Best Practices

    Standard
  • Develop working relationships with staff from other agencies

    Standard
  • Establish the Nature of Corporate Non-Compliance

    Standard
  • Identify, investigate and resolve non-compliant activity within your organisation

    Standard
  • Identify, investigate and resolve non-compliant activity within your organisation

    Standard
  • Investigate Suspected Non-Compliant Individuals

    Standard
  • Investigate suspected non-compliance

    Standard
  • Invoke sanctions against customer non-compliance

    Standard
  • Make informed management decisions through analysis

    Standard
  • Not provided (not applicable)

    Standard
  • Resolve Customer Issues, Improve Customer Satisfaction

    Standard
  • Secure Additional Finance for Organizational Activities

    Standard
04Where it leads

The jobs these credits are mapped to

A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.

Showing 6 roles, drawn from 19 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.

Where this can lead

Associate Compliance Coordinator

This work can lead to senior compliance coordinator, lead compliance analyst, or operations compliance manager roles.

See the whole journey
05The credits

The credits, and who awards them

Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by City & Guilds Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.

What you would be collecting

Customer service in partnershipInvestigate suspected non-compliance in operational deliveryManage team and individual performance against set objectivesManaging debt in operational deliveryOperational delivery interviewsOperational delivery visitsPrinciples of equality and diversity in operational deliveryPrinciples of researching the labour market to respond to customer needs

Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.

How you’d practise it

You don’t watch this. You do it.

You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.

The Coach The Coach · your practice partner Illustration
The Coach You have to open the conversation in “Operational delivery interviews”. Say the first line to me, exactly as you would say it to them.
You I wanted to have a quick chat about how things have been going recently.
The Coach That is the warning shot, and they will spend it worrying. Try the version that says what this is about in the first sentence.
The same lesson on the real thing: the conversation in the middle, the thinking ladder on the left, and the criteria each answer is evidencing on the right.
  • Rehearse the conversation Apply

    “Operational delivery interviews” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.

  • Pitch it Evaluate

    “Principles of researching the labour market to respond to customer needs” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.

  • Map a live decision Analyse

    “Principles of equality and diversity in operational delivery” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.

  • Lead it Apply

    “Manage team and individual performance against set objectives” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.

What you leave holding

The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them

Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.

See Your Progress Grow Illustration
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Operational Delivery (VRQ)
  • Communicate Information Effectively: Understand Audiences and Adapt
  • Deal with gaps in information provided
  • Design and Test Effective Operational Delivery Processes
  • Designing PSG Policies: Ensuring Legal and Best Practices
  • Develop working relationships with staff from other agencies
  • Establish the Nature of Corporate Non-Compliance
  • Identify, investigate and resolve non-compliant activity within your organisation
  • Investigate Suspected Non-Compliant Individuals
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Customer service in partnership, one of this qualification's own units.

Customer service in partnership Level 3

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

This unit covers effective customer service principles within partnership contexts, focusing on identifying customer needs, communication with partners, and resolving service issues. Learners will develop skills to build and maintain positive relationships in collabourative settings.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

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Your Plan Illustration

Built for City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Operational Delivery (VRQ)

13 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.

  1. Customer service in partnership
  2. Investigate suspected non-compliance in operational delivery
  3. Manage team and individual performance against set objectives
  4. Managing debt in operational delivery
  5. Operational delivery interviews
  6. Operational delivery visits

and 7 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.

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