Maricopa Community Colleges  UCS105   20014-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/01
UCS105 20014-20076 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to Public Utility
Introduction to public utility customer service operations. Emphasis on public utility workstation components and usage procedures. Covers customer service, documentation, and confidentiality policies. Also includes ergonomic, service area geography, hazardous material, and emergency procedure information.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
UCS105   20014-20076 Introduction to Public Utility
1. Explain the role of an energy provider. (I)
2. Explain service commitments. (I)
3. Explain operation and customer confidentiality policies surroundi use of company information and records. (II)
4. Determine required actions in a general and nuclear emergency. (I
5. Demonstrate correct ergonomic postures. (IV)
6. Explain how to identify hazardous materials in the workplace. (V)
7. Identify and access computer information essential for the docume and provision of customer service. (VI)
8. Locate statement information. (VII)
9. Enter comments and notes on the appropriate computer screens. (VI
10. Analyze quality standard requirements. (IX)
11. Locate cities and towns throughout a service territory. (X)
12. Explain acceptable conduct when working with a direct access cust (XI)
13. Describe the use of automated pop-up screens. (XII)
14. Explain workload documentation procedures. (XIII)
15. Explain the on-line statistical reporting system. (XIV)
16. Demonstrate the use of on-line mail, appointment and directory facilities. (XV)
17. Summarize back-up systems. (XVI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
UCS105   20014-20076 Introduction to Public Utility
    I. Energy Provider
        A. Role
        B. Service Commitments
      II. Confidentiality
          A. Policy
          B. Access and Information Sharing
        III. Emergency Procedures
            A. General
            B. Nuclear
          IV. Ergonomics
              A. Health and Safety Benefits
              B. Employee Responsibilities
            V. Hazardous Materials
              VI. Computer Information Access
                  A. Sign-On and Sign-Off Procedures
                  B. Information Systems Work Areas
                  C. Help System
                  D. Information Search Methods
                VII. Statement Retrieval
                    A. Computer Statement Screen Access
                    B. Statement Information Location
                  VIII. Account Notations
                      A. Notation Creation
                      B. Notation Modification
                    IX. Call Quality Standards
                        A. Communication Tools
                        B. Customer Contact Expectations
                        C. Customer Service Processes
                      X. Service Area Familiarity
                          A. Service Area Municipality Locations
                          B. Nuclear Power Plant Location
                        XI. Deregulation Explanations
                            A. Electric Service Provider vs. Utility Distribution Company
                            B. Competitive Services Definition
                            C. Scripted Responses to Customer Deregulation Inquiries
                          XII. Automated Account Searches
                              A. Usage Procedures
                              B. Benefits
                            XIII. Call Center Calendar
                                A. Time Off Requests
                                B. Exception Time Input
                              XIV. On-Line Statistical Reporting System
                                  A. Access
                                  B. Information Interpretation
                                XV. Inter-Office Communication
                                    A. On-Line Mail System
                                    B. Appointment Facilities
                                    C. Directory Facilities
                                  XVI. Back-Up Systems
                                      A. Worksheet Completion
                                      B. Microfiche
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