Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £20,000 to £30,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

Enter with no formal qualifications; the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship is the recognised qualification, progressing to team leader or manager.

Courses for this career

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Level 2

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