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telephone switchboard operator

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Telephone switchboard operators establish telephone connections by using switchboards and consoles. They also answer customer inquiries and service problem reports.

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Competences
15
Groups
4
Essential
7
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

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electronic communication

Data communication performed through digital means such as computers, telephone or e-mail.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
redirect callers

Answer the phone as first contact person. Connect callers to the correct department or person.

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Sector-specific

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maintain telephony system

Prevent telephone faults. Report to the electricians for changing of the equipment and manage telephone installations and moves. Maintain voice-mail system which includes adding, deleting mailboxes and managing security codes and provide voicemail instruction for staff.

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use computer telephony integration

Utilise technology that allows interaction between telephone and computer in order to enable call services directly within a desktop environment.

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answer incoming calls

Respond to customers' inquiries and provide customers with appropriate information.

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communicate by telephone

Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.

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use communication devices

Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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concepts of telecommunications

The telecommunication principles, theories, models, equipment and processes such as transfer rate, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error ratio and C/N ratio, as well as the effect of the qualities of the transmission path on the operation and quality of telecommunications.

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ICT communications protocols

The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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implement a virtual private network

Create an encrypted connection between private networks, such as different local networks of a company, over the internet to ensure that only authorized users can access it and that the data cannot be intercepted.

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install electronic communication equipment

Set up and deploy digital and analogue electronic communications. Understand electronic diagrams and equipment specifications.

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monitor communication channels' performance

Search for possible faults. Perform visual checks. Analyse system indicators and use diagnostic devices.

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greet guests

Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.

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handle helpdesk problems

Investigate what causes problems, test and improve solutions in order to reduce number of calls to the helpdesk.

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respond to customers' inquiries

Answer customers' questions about itineraries, rates and reservations in person, by mail, by e-mail and on the phone.

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