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Education & Training

Client Complaint Resolution for Education & Training

Receives, investigates, and resolves student complaints through a structured escalation and resolution process.

Trigger: Student submits a formal academic appeal
Total: 1-10 business days
5 stages
Compliance Note

Supports compliance with the ESOS framework, CRICOS requirements, ASQA standards, and state education department reporting.

Workflow Stages

1

Academic appeal Intake

Receive and document the academic appeal, acknowledge it to the student, and assign an owner.

Inputs

  • Student academic appeal submission
  • Student account information
  • Academic appeal classification guide

Outputs

  • Logged academic appeal record
  • Acknowledgment sent to student
  • Academic appeal owner assigned
Customer Service Representative
1-2 hours
2

Investigation

Research the academic appeal by reviewing relevant records, speaking with involved parties, and identifying root causes.

Inputs

  • Academic appeal record
  • Service program delivery logs
  • Team member statements

Outputs

  • Investigation findings
  • Root cause analysis
  • Recommended resolution options
Customer Service Supervisor
1-3 days

Decision Points

  • Is the academic appeal valid?
  • Is this a systemic issue or isolated incident?
3

Resolution Proposal

Develop and present a resolution proposal to the student, including corrective actions and any compensation offered.

Inputs

  • Investigation findings
  • Resolution authority limits
  • Student relationship context

Outputs

  • Resolution proposal document
  • Compensation offer if applicable
  • Student communication prepared
Customer Success Manager
1-2 days

Decision Points

  • Does the resolution require management approval?
  • Is compensation warranted?
4

Resolution Implementation

Execute the agreed resolution including any service corrections, process changes, or compensation.

Inputs

  • Approved resolution plan
  • Resource allocation
  • Implementation timeline

Outputs

  • Resolution actions completed
  • Compensation delivered
  • Process corrections applied
Service Delivery Manager
1-3 days
5

Follow-Up and Closure

Confirm the student is satisfied with the resolution and close the academic appeal record.

Inputs

  • Resolution completion confirmation
  • Student contact details
  • Satisfaction survey

Outputs

  • Student satisfaction confirmed
  • Academic appeal record closed
  • Improvement recommendation logged
Customer Success Manager
1-2 days

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the student is not satisfied with the proposed resolution?

The academic appeal is escalated to a senior manager who will work directly with the student to find an acceptable alternative resolution.

How quickly will the student receive an acknowledgment?

Complaints are acknowledged within 4 business hours of receipt, with an assigned owner and expected resolution timeline communicated to the student.

Are complaints tracked for trend analysis?

Yes, all complaints are categorized and analyzed monthly to identify systemic issues and drive process improvements.

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