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Debt collectors compile debt owned to the organisation or third parties, mostly in cases when the debt is past its due date.

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Competences
28
Groups
4
Essential
19
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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credit control processes

The various techniques and procedures applied to ensure that credit is given to the suitable customers and that they pay on time.  

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debt classification

The different classifications of debt such as public and publicly guaranteed debt, private non-guaranteed credits, central bank deposits, etc.

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debt collection techniques

The techniques and principles used to collect overdue debt from customers.

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debt systems

The processes needed to obtain goods or services before payment and when a sum of money is owed or overdue.

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Essential skills and competences 15 competences

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assess customers

Evaluate customers’ personal circumstances, needs and preferences.

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calculate debt costs

Calculate the amount of money owed by applying basic numeracy principles.

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secure sensitive customer's information

Select and apply security measures and regulations related to sensitive customer information with the aim of protecting their privacy.

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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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enforce customer's debt repayment

Monitor customers to pay all debts and amounts due; negotiate return of merchandise.

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facilitate official agreement

Facilitate an official agreement between two disputing parties, ensuring that both parties agree on the resolution which has been decided on, as well as writing the necessary documents and ensuring both parties sign it.

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have computer literacy

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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maintain client debt records

Preserve a list with the debt records of clients and update it regularly.

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perform debt investigation

Use research techniques and tracing strategies to identify overdue payment arrangements and address them

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pose questions referring to documents

Revise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.

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process payments

Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.

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show diplomacy

Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.

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use communication techniques

Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

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product comprehension

The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
civil process order

The legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.

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consumer protection

The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.

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law of obligation

The legal procedures that regulate the rights and duties arising between individuals.

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office software

The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.

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organisational structure

Framework of the different departments within the organisation, as well its people, their roles and responsibilities.

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Optional skills and competences 3 competences

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counsel clients

Assist and guide clients to overcome their personal, social, or psychological issues.

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meet deadlines

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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