Provide customer service for emergency motor vehicle operators

URN: IMIRR11
Business Sectors (Suites): Roadside Assistance
Developed by: IMI
Approved on: 2023

Overview

This standard is about providing assistance to customers in emergency situations including the ability to co-ordinate the post-emergency situation.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 assess the emergency situation accurately and promptly and develop a suitable plan of action, prioritising needs 
P2 take control of the emergency situation in a calm, professional manner and in a way that prevents the situation escalating further 
P3 issue prompt, clear and relevant instructions to others assisting with the situation, if necessary 
P4 inform all relevant emergency services promptly 
P5 refer any situations outside of your personal authority or control promptly to the correct authorities 
P6 take suitable immediate action to minimise danger or distress to your customers who are in the immediate vicinity 
P7 ensure your responses comply with organisational procedures and any local requirements 
P8 minimise any inconvenience to customers and maintain customer morale and goodwill 
P9 brief and reassure customers affected by the emergency situation
P10 make suitable arrangements for those customers unable to continue with their original plans 
P11 give on-going support to those directly affected 
P12 maintain and process full and accurate records of the situation and your actions in the required format to meet current local, legal and your organisation's requirements


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1 the steps to take to contain the types of emergency situations 
K2 the possible courses of action available to handle the emergency situations 
K3 how to assess emergency situations and factors that must be considered in order to arrive at the most suitable course of action 
K4 the factors affecting customer morale and goodwill in emergency situations 
K5 the consequences of failure to take appropriate action in the emergency situations 
K6 where to find emergency contact numbers and the nature of the help available 
K7 why prompt help and good communications with customers, colleagues and other affected parties is so important 
K8 the role taking the correct action plays in maintaining good customer relationships and its value to your organisation 
K9 the importance of giving on-going support to those closely affected by the emergency 
K10 why different approaches may have to be used when considering the local situation and organisational policy 
K11 the types of arrangements that can be made for customers unable to continue with their plans and how to instigate these


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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

IMI

Original URN

RR11

Relevant Occupations

Engineering, Roadside Assistance Senior Technician, Roadside Assistance Technician, Vehicle Trades

SOC Code

5231

Keywords

Customer; service; motor; vehicle; roadside;