Hospitality, Tourism & Service Industries
Foundation Certificate

Customer Service

This programme develops practical entry-level skills in customer service for service-industry environments, focusing on operational procedures, customer experience, hygiene and safety, teamwork and professional standards.

Level
Foundation Certificate
Duration
4 Months
Modules
6
Delivery
Blended & practical
Overview

How the programme works

The four-month programme combines instructor-led learning, demonstrations, guided practice, workplace scenarios and competency-oriented activities. Learners progress from essential concepts to practical application in customer service, with emphasis on safe working methods, correct use of tools or systems, basic problem solving, documentation and professional workplace behaviour.

Delivery approachBlended theory, demonstrations, guided practical work, case/scenario activities, workplace documentation and competency-oriented assessment.
Curriculum

Modules

  1. 01
    Service Industry Fundamentals

    Hospitality/service structure, roles, standards and guest expectations.

  2. 02
    Core Operational Skills

    Foundational procedures relevant to customer service.

  3. 03
    Tools, Systems & Workplace Practice

    Operational equipment, systems, checklists and documentation.

  4. 04
    Guest / Customer Experience

    Professional communication, service recovery and customer care.

  5. 05
    Safety, Hygiene & Quality

    Hygiene, occupational safety and quality standards.

  6. 06
    Practical Service Simulation

    Scenario-based practice for customer service.

Learning outcomes

By the end, you will be able to

  • Explain key principles and terminology associated with customer service.
  • Apply basic procedures and techniques relevant to customer service under appropriate supervision.
  • Use relevant tools, systems, documentation or workplace resources safely and correctly.
  • Identify routine problems or risks and take appropriate first-level action or escalate when required.
  • Demonstrate professional communication, teamwork, safety and quality awareness.
  • Apply learning in realistic workplace or enterprise scenarios.
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