Week 1 T&L Activities:

P2.1 Types of communication methods applied to digital support services:

• written – formal and informal

• verbal – formal and informal

• non-verbal (for example body language)


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Awarding Organisation Criteria:
Maths:
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E&D / BV
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ILT
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Week 2 T&L Activities:

P2.2 Types of communication formats and techniques applied to digital support services:

• formats:

o telecommunication

o email

o incident tickets

o notifications (for example system updates)

o instant messenger

o forum

o face-to-face conversation

o digital conferencing

o presentation

• techniques:

o troubleshooting

o active listening

o reading of body language and facial expressions

o use of open questioning

o negotiation

o conflict handling/de-escalation

o use of clear and concise language (for example terminology based on audience)


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Learning Outcomes:
Awarding Organisation Criteria:
Maths:
Stretch and Challenge:
E&D / BV
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ILT
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Week 3 T&L Activities:

P2.3 Factors to consider when communicating to an audience in a digital support services context:

• target audience

• size of audience

• level of digital knowledge, literacy and experience of the audience

• requirements of audience:

o communication format

o level of detail


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Learning Outcomes:
Awarding Organisation Criteria:
Maths:
Stretch and Challenge:
E&D / BV
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ILT
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Week 4 T&L Activities:

P2.4 The relation and interaction between digital support services and technical and non-technical

customers/clients/end users:

• verbal support in person or over the phone

• written updates by email or added to a support ticket or system which the user can view

• classroom or individual training and support

• remote support

• screen sharing

• messaging technology

• pre-recorded topic-based e-learning


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Learning Outcomes:
Awarding Organisation Criteria:
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Stretch and Challenge:
E&D / BV
Homework / Extension:
ILT
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Week 5 T&L Activities:

P2.5 The relation and interaction between digital support services and technical and non-technical

managers:

• providing direction, support and route for escalation

• written progress reports

• escalation of issues through a support ticketing system or via email

• verbal updates on progress

• presentation given for a project proposal

 


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Learning Outcomes:
Awarding Organisation Criteria:
Maths:
Stretch and Challenge:
E&D / BV
Homework / Extension:
ILT
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Week 6 T&L Activities:

P2.6 The relation and interaction between digital support services and technical and non-technical

peers/colleagues:

• support and knowledge sharing (for example best practice)

• information, advice and guidance:

o technical training and resources (for example user guides)

• digital conferencing for collaborative working


Files that support this week

English:

Assessment:


Learning Outcomes:
Awarding Organisation Criteria:
Maths:
Stretch and Challenge:
E&D / BV
Homework / Extension:
ILT
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