List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Advise customers on features of Keno. | 1.1.Provide information to customers about Keno games. 1.2.Advise customers on Keno promotions as required. 1.3.Respond to customer queries, requests and complaints according to organisational standards. |
2. Process bet types. | 2.1.Identify and confirm verbal and standard entry bet types. 2.2.Process bet types according to designated procedures. |
3. Pay out prizes. | 3.1.Check tickets through card reader, scanner or by serial number. 3.2.Process cash and cheque payouts according to pre-set limits. 3.3.Perform cash and cheque transactions according to agency and system limits and according to organisational procedures. 3.4.Refer large payouts, bets, cash ins and cash outs to the appropriate person. |
4. Cancel tickets. | 4.1.Cancel tickets through card reader or scanner, by serial number, or when not available, through arranging a claim for cancellation through appropriate measures. 4.2.Re-issue tickets where required according to organisational procedures. |
5. Operate general functions of software and machines. | 5.1.Use general functions when necessary according to authorised limitations. 5.2.Seek authorisation from the appropriate person where required. |
6. Clean and maintain terminals. | 6.1.Clean card readers as required by organisational procedures. 6.2.Change new paper rolls and ribbons as required by organisational procedures. 6.3.Check paper feed and reset card readers as required by organisational procedures. 6.4.Identify maintenance problems promptly and take appropriate measures. |
7. Monitor security of Keno operations. | 7.1.Follow Keno rules according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures. 7.2.Use the terminal disable function when appropriate. 7.3.Handle and balance cash and float according to organisational procedures. 7.4.Where appropriate, call the Keno Hotline for assistance. 7.5.Observe players and onlookers and note and report unusual practices and behaviours accurately and promptly. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
operate Keno games over a minimum of two service periods, and:
explain the rules of each of the different Keno game types listed in the knowledge evidence to customers and provide instructions for how to play each game
demonstrate use of each of the general functions listed in the knowledge evidence in line with organisational requirements
perform each of the general maintenance activities for Keno machines listed in the knowledge evidence
use Keno equipment within commercially-realistic timeframes and according to organisational standards and procedures to process each of the different bet types listed in the knowledge evidence, and demonstrate ability to:
respond to typical Keno customer game enquiries
coordinate multiple transactions and activities
process payouts
process cancellations
note and report unusual practices and behaviours.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
key requirements of relevant state and territory legislation and relevant codes of practice:
responsible provision of gambling services
licensing requirements for gaming personnel:
managers and employees
machine technicians
service consultants
machine managers, manufacturers and sales personnel
penalties for non-compliance in providing responsible gambling service
general player rules of Keno and lotteries
general customer information about Keno games:
bet types
collection of payments
completion of entry forms
display of winning numbers
explanation of receipt tickets
lodgement of forms
player rules, conditions and limits
prize schedules
verbal entries
types of Keno games and their rules:
Heads or Tails
Mystery Pick
Quick Pick
Set Bets and Superplay
standard game
system bets
Way Bets
general functions use of Keno equipment:
balancing procedures
cash high or cash low
previous game results
sign-on or sign-off
organisational procedures for cancelling Keno tickets
rules relating to Keno promotions:
benefit selling
re-play numbers
features of Keno equipment
general maintenance procedures for Keno machines:
check machine is serviceable
checking paper feed
resetting card feeder
unusual practices and behaviours of customers:
false claims to machine credit
magnets on side of machine
syndicate play
gambling on behalf of others
placing loyalty cards in machine to earn points from other people playing
aggression towards machines
collecting residual credit
searching for unclaimed funds.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational gaming environment. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
Keno terminal, facilities and equipment:
online Keno terminal and display medium
Keno betting stationery
industry-realistic range of customers playing Keno with whom the individual can interact; these can be:
customers in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or
individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:
have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.