Business Management & Leadership, Marketing Administration & Service
Debt Collector Short Course
Being a debt collector is a challenging role that involves contacting individuals or businesses who owe money and working to secure payment on behalf of creditors or collection agencies.
In this course, you’ll acquire debt recovery skills, portfolio management expertise, and an understanding of legal and ethical aspects. You’ll also gain knowledge in customer service, administration, and accounting principles, along with proficiency in using various Windows-based applications.
This Short Learning Programme can serve as a foundation for pursuing admission to a Boston Higher Certificate if you wish to continue your studies in the future.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Dept Collector
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
1 Year (full-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Keyboarding**
- Introduction to PC*
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Spreadsheets*
- Outlook*
- Business English*
- Principles of Customer Service*
- Administration and Accounting Practice*
- Legalities and Ethics*
- Call Centre Operations*
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Keyboarding and Typing modules require the Learner to achieve a stipulated word-per-minute (wpm) typing speed (as stipulated for each module) and in some instances require an additional Summative Assessment. Word-per-minute targets are practice-led assessment formats whereby the Learner continues until the required wpm speed is maintained. Where an additional Summative Assessment is prescribed, the final grade is based on the Summative Assessment as well as the attainment of the wpm typing speed requirement. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for these Summative Assessments, which will be charged for.
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Understanding of the debt recovery process, administration and portfolios
- Knowledge of the key legislation, codes of conduct and ethics in the debt recovery context
BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme Debt Collector
Ito RPL, on successful completion the Learner may apply for admission to a Boston Higher Certificate Programme or an Occupational Qualification. Each submission is individually evaluated, hence neither admission nor advanced placement is assured.