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          If you’re considering a new          Frequently asked questions           What else should I know?                                                             City and Guilds Level 2              - Principles of equality and
          qualification there are some steps                                                                                                                             Operational Delivery Principles.       diversity in operational delivery
          you can take to help you select the  How long will my qualification       By enrolling in a qualification,                                                                                          - Principles of providing face-to-
          right level for you. Consider the    take?                                you will be able to join an online                                                   You can do a Level 2 qualification     face customer service
          questions below and use your                                              community of learners.                                                               at the following levels:             - Principles of providing customer
          answers to support a discussion      How long it takes depends on the                                                                                                                                 service in writing
          with your line manager:              learning you choose and the level    Is there a cost involved?                                                            - Award                              - Principles of providing customer
                                               of qualification you take.                                                                                                - Certificate                          service by telephone
          1 - What would you like to gain                                           Yes, but it’s not as much as you                                                     - Diploma                            - Principles of providing customer
          from your qualification? Identify    It also depends on your              might think.                                                                                                                service using technology
          what skills you already have         experience, the length of time                                                                                            To achieve the Level 2 Award,        - Principles of calculating liabilities
          and what gaps you feel you would     you’ve been in your role and         Our qualifications represent                                                         learners need to pass a total of     - Principles of calculating
          like to improve on.                  any prior learning you may have      great value for money when                                                           three units.                           entitlements
                                               completed.                           compared with other professions’                                                                                          - Principles of dealing with
          2 - Why you think an ODP                                                  formal qualifications. The costs                                                     To achieve the Level 2 Certificate,     customer's financial transactions
          qualification will benefit you? Is it   For City & Guilds qualifications,   range from £118.24 to £455.87                                                      learners need to pass a total of
          for professional accreditation at    you’ll be registered as a candidate   depending on the qualification you                                                  five units: four mandatory and one   Assessment
          the level you’re currently working   for three years. You will be         choose.                                                                              optional.                            There will be one multiple choice
          at, or would you like to progress    expected to complete your chosen                                                                                                                               test for each unit completed.
          and are looking for something to     qualification within 12 months, but  Further details can be found on                                                      To achieve the Level 2 Diploma,
          stretch you?                         you’ll also be able to take any      our website.                                                                         learners need to pass a total of
                                               subsequent qualifications                                                                                                 seven units; four mandatory and
          3 - What level would you like to do   (Certificate to Diploma) during this   Please discuss the cost of                                                        three optional.
          and why?                             registration period.                 the qualification with your line
                                                                                    manager before you apply.                                                            Aim
          4 - Have you considered the time     As a Chartered Management                                                                                                 The Level 2 qualification gives
          commitment required to complete      Institute candidate, you’ll have                                                                                          learners the knowledge required
          a qualification and how you plan     12 months to complete a CMI          More information can be found                                                        for employment and/or career
          on fitting this in around your work   Certificate Award and up to 18      online on the Profession's                                                           progression within ODP.
          and personal life?                   months for a Diploma.                website.
                                                                                                                                                                         Units available
          Discuss your answers with your                                                                                                                                 - Principles of working in
          line manager and identify the best                                                                                                                               operational delivery
          level for you based on what you                                                                                                                                - Principles of providing customer
          want to achieve. An introduction                                                                                                                                 service in a team
          to each level can be found on the                                                                                                                              - Principles of protecting data
          next few pages.                                                                                                                                                  security in in own area of
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