Pearson BTEC level 1 Award in Principles of customer services: May 2025

“Excellent customer service is the number one job in any company! It is the personality of the company and the reason customers come back. Without customers there is no company!” – Connie Elder

This course will provide you with knowledge on customer service principles and skills on how to work in a customer service role.

This includes communication with customers and dealing with customers’ requests, queries and problems.

On this short, introductory course, you will learn why customer service is important to any business. It will provide you with the knowledge and attitudes required for working in a customer service environment. You will then be able to make an informed decision about working in this sector.

How to enrol

You need to enrol through our job club.

Induction day

The induction on 23 May is 10am to 1pm.

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required for learners to register for this qualification.

This course is also suitable (and highly recommended) for those thinking of starting their own business.

Material required for the course

Your tutor will discuss requirements on the course induction day that will be advised when you enrol.

Teaching method

Learning will take place in a classroom, with independent learning in the form of homework. 

You will work individually or as part of a group, depending on requirements of the task. 

Visual aids, discussion, debates and practical tasks will be used throughout the programme.

Assessment

You will be supported by a tutor in a classroom and will need to do independent work for homework. 

The qualification will be assessed by means of a portfolio of evidence. 

You will be provided with support for the duration of the course.

Next steps

On successful completion you will receive a Pearson - BTEC Level 1 qualification

Learners can progress to other accredited courses;

  • Pearson Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service, 
  • Pearson Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Business,
  • Pearson Level 1 Introductory Award in  Hospitality and Tourism
  • Pearson Level 1 Work Skills

More information

Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

Course details

Start date: Friday 23 May 2025
When:
Friday 9:30am - 3:00pm
Monday 9:30am - 3:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration: 4 week
Full fee: Free
Concessionary fee: Free
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220