City and Guilds of London Institute · RQF Level 3
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in IT Services - Customer Systems Support
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Units in this qualification16
Awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
The Level 3 NVQ in IT Services targets customer systems support roles. Individuals will develop skills in providing technical expertise, managing customer relationships, and installing and testing hardware systems for customers.
These are the units City and Guilds of London Institute 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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Contribute to the Development of Teams and IndividualsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand team development theories, including stages of team development and factors that influence team performance.
- Know individual learning styles and how to adapt communication and support to meet individual needs.
- Contribute to team goals by participating in team activities and supporting team members.
- Support individual development through coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.
- Understand performance management processes, including setting objectives, monitoring performance, and providing constructive feedback.
Diagnose Technical Problems with IT SystemsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand a range of diagnostic techniques used for identifying problems within IT systems
- Diagnose technical problems with IT systems, using appropriate tools and methodologies
- Know common IT system faults and their associated symptoms
- Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and analyse technical issues
- Understand escalation procedures for unresolved technical problems
Facilitate Individual Learning Through CoachingReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of coaching and mentoring in a learning environment
- Plan coaching sessions, setting objectives and selecting appropriate techniques
- Facilitate individual learning through coaching, providing support and guidance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of coaching, measuring progress and identifying areas for improvement
Improve the Performance of IT SystemsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various factors that can affect the performance of IT systems
- Identify performance bottlenecks within IT systems, using monitoring tools and techniques
- Know a range of methods and techniques to improve the performance of IT systems
- Implement performance improvements, following best practise and documented procedures
- Understand the potential impact of changes on IT system performance and stability
Install Hardware Systems for CustomersReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standard hardware installation procedures and safety regulations.
- Prepare for hardware installation, including gathering necessary tools and documentation.
- Install hardware systems safely and correctly, following manufacturer's instructions.
- Test hardware systems after installation to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Troubleshoot hardware installation problems and implement effective solutions.
Install Software Systems for CustomersReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standard software installation procedures and best practise
- Prepare the environment and resources required prior to software installation
- Install software systems correctly, following documented procedures and manufacturer's guidelines
- Configure software systems according to customer requirements and specifications
- Troubleshoot common software installation problems, using appropriate diagnostic techniques
Integrate IT Systems with Customers' SystemsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of IT system integration and interoperability
- Integrate IT systems with existing customer systems, ensuring compatibility and functionality
- Know the security considerations for IT system integration, including data protection and access control
- Test integrated systems thoroughly to verify functionality, performance, and security
- Understand different data transfer methods and protocols used in IT system integration
Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve ObjectivesReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand team dynamics, including the different roles within a team and how they interact.
- Set clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) team objectives.
- Delegate tasks effectively, considering individual skills and workload.
- Monitor team performance against agreed objectives and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide constructive feedback to team members to support their development and improve performance.
Manage Customer Relationships and InteractionsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of customer relationship management (CRM) and its importance.
- Manage customer interactions across various channels to ensure a positive experience.
- Build rapport with customers to establish trust and long-term relationships.
- Resolve customer relationship issues promptly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Understand the importance of customer feedback for service improvement and business development.
Manage Own Capability to Support the OrganisationReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand organisational goals and objectives and how own role contributes to their achievement.
- Prioritise own workload effectively to meet deadlines and organisational requirements.
- Identify own development needs and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage own time effectively to maximise productivity and efficiency.
- Understand the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) and its benefits for personal and organisational growth.
Monitor Procedures to Control Health and SafetyReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety regulations relevant to the workplace.
- Monitor health and safety procedures to ensure compliance.
- Identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Report health and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Understand risk assessment principles and their application in the workplace.
Provide Technical Expertise to Resolve Technical Problems with IT SystemsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the architecture and interdependencies of complex IT systems.
- Analyse technical problems to identify root causes and potential solutions.
- Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve technical issues effectively.
- Provide expert technical advice and guidance to colleagues and customers.
- Document solutions clearly and accurately for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Supply Technical Expertise to Support ColleaguesReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the level of technical expertise required to support colleagues effectively
- Support colleagues effectively by providing technical assistance and guidance
- Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to colleagues with varying levels of technical understanding
- Troubleshoot technical issues reported by colleagues, using appropriate diagnostic techniques
- Understand escalation paths for complex or unresolved technical issues
Supply Technical Expertise to Support CustomersReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the specific technical expertise required to effectively support customers.
- Support customers effectively by providing appropriate technical assistance.
- Communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to customers.
- Troubleshoot customer issues efficiently and effectively to identify and resolve problems.
- Understand fundamental customer service principles and apply them when interacting with customers.
Support Customers to Improve Their Technical SkillsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different customer learning styles and how to adapt support accordingly.
- Assess customer technical skills and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide technical support to customers in a clear, patient, and effective manner.
- Explain technical concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate language for the customer's level of understanding.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training and support provided to customers.
Test IT SystemsReal unit · City and Guilds of London Institute
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of IT system testing, including different testing methodologies and their purposes.
- Plan IT system tests, including defining test objectives, scope, and resources.
- Execute IT system tests according to the test plan, using appropriate testing tools and techniques.
- Document test results accurately and comprehensively, including any defects or issues identified.
- Analyse test results and identify issues, providing recommendations for resolution.
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Where these credits take you
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- Examine Technical Support Items and Interpret Findings
- Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in technical disciplines
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of services and initiatives to protect health, wellbeing and safety
- Provide post Technical Surveillance Counter Measures inspection support
- Provide solutions to, and advise on, complex technical support problems
- Provide solutions to, and advise on, complex technical support tasks
Where this can lead
Technical Support Engineer
Your career path here isn't a rigid ladder; it's more like a tree with many branches. We're committed to helping you find the path that best suits your strengths and ambitions, whether that's becoming a deep technical expert, a people leader, or even moving into a different function altogether.
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
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Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit introduces team development theories and individual learning styles. Learners will contribute to team goals, support individual development, and understand performance management processes within a work environment.
- Remember
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- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in IT Services - Customer Systems Support
16 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute.
- Contribute to the Development of Teams and Individuals
- Diagnose Technical Problems with IT Systems
- Facilitate Individual Learning Through Coaching
- Improve the Performance of IT Systems
- Install Hardware Systems for Customers
- Install Software Systems for Customers
and 10 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
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Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
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- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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