Assessor Resource

SITHGAM014
Manage gaming activities

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage various aspects of gaming, including development of new activities, and venue design, promotion, security and compliance.

The unit applies to all gaming venues with gaming machines, Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) or Keno services, and to gaming managers who operate independently and with significant operational management responsibilities. The unit does not cover the development and management of table games.

In many states and territories, legislation stipulates that all gaming workers must receive training in the responsible conduct of gambling. This is covered in SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling services.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop gaming activities.

1.1.Research gaming requirements based on customer preferences, budget, location and organisational objectives.

1.2.Identify and research information on potential gaming activities and products.

1.3.Select gaming products suited to the venue and purpose.

1.4.Establish and monitor gaming policies, systems and procedures according to legislative and organisational requirements.

1.5.Investigate computer applications for gaming, and set up and implement appropriate systems and records.

1.6.Research, plan and set up data systems for safety, security and accounting purposes and put monitoring procedures in place.

1.7.Establish resource requirements, including staffing, furniture, equipment and fittings, and training.

2. Develop and maintain a gaming venue.

2.1.Design a plan for the gaming floor according to venue capability.

2.2.Analyse and select appropriate furniture, machines, equipment and fittings based on key considerations.

2.3.Analyse appropriate systems where required.

2.4.Plan pre-installation, including staffing and training, and location and operation of equipment and service design.

2.5.Negotiate terms for appropriate equipment and fittings to achieve agreed budget and requirements.

2.6.Procure and install furniture, equipment and fittings.

2.7.Monitor gaming location for effective operation and modify as required.

3. Monitor gaming activities.

3.1.Summarise and analyse gaming data and prepare recommendations.

3.2.Develop reports on gaming activities and submit to appropriate personnel.

3.3.Analyse gaming operations problems and develop strategies for enhanced performance.

3.4.Match data against key performance indicators and benchmarks.

4. Develop promotional activities for gaming.

4.1.Conduct research to determine suitable promotional activities.

4.2.Formulate promotional activities based on business and customer needs.

4.3.Develop action plans and evaluation mechanisms for promotional activities.

5. Organise and monitor security for gaming venue.

5.1.Develop, implement and monitor gaming security policies and procedures according to legislative requirements, and confidentiality and privacy provisions.

5.2.Ensure that appropriately trained security personnel are employed.

6. Ensure business compliance.

6.1.Identify and meet legal obligations for gaming activities.

6.2.Make information and signage on organisational gaming activities and responsible gambling policies available to customers and employees.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

research and develop a plan for a gaming venue, featuring at least three of the gaming activities listed in the knowledge evidence and taking into account:

customer needs and business objectives

available products and technologies

promotional strategies

compliance with gaming legislation and regulation, and work health and safety requirements

venue design and layout (where venue is a physical amenity)

organisational policies and procedures

resource requirements including staffing

security policies and procedures

reporting processes and procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

current gaming environment, trends and market in which the gaming organisation operates

factors to consider when determining a business or customer’s needs with regard to a gaming venue:

budget

demographics of potential customers

legislative requirements

player loyalty

responsible gaming

themes

variety of gaming systems:

cashcades

central monitoring

communication

data retrieval and promotion systems

linked progressive jackpot systems:

random jackpots

combination specific jackpots

membership reward systems

gaming activities:

electronic gaming machines

internet gaming

Keno

linked progressive jackpot systems

multi-terminal gaming machines (MTGMs)

sports betting

Totalisator Agency Board (TAB)

factors to consider when designing a gaming facility:

customer considerations:

accessibility

gaming preferences

player comfort

decor

furniture, equipment and fittings

legislative requirements

noise levels

theming

traffic and work flow

information and signage on gaming activities and responsible gambling:

available games and game rules

available problem gambling support services

complaints resolution processes

self-exclusion and exclusion provisions

hours of gambling services

policy and mission statement on responsible gambling

information on odds, win rates or return rates to player

venue code of conduct

common promotional activities for gaming venues:

cross-promotional activities with other operational areas

member reward systems

player reward systems

promotional events

sources of information for, and key features of, current gaming products, technology and systems

gaming psychology in relation to developing, promoting and managing gaming activities

duty of care ethics of gaming related to the operation of a gaming venue

typical gaming reporting formats and procedures

gaming and probability theory as it relates to the operation of a gaming venue

purpose and requirements of:

current federal, and state or territory legislation, regulations and compliance requirements relating to gaming

relevant codes of conduct in relation to gaming, betting and responsible conduct of gambling

roles and requirements of other authorities in relation to gaming

security policies and procedures relevant to gaming activities:

cash control

closed-circuit television monitoring

investigating discrepancies in reports and accounts

key access and control systems

security clearance procedures, security checks of staff and players

specialist security activities

taxation structures for gaming activities.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational gaming environment for which the individual can plan and develop gaming facilities, systems and promotional initiatives. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated gaming business with associated organisational budget for gaming activities

physical and human resources required to establish a gaming venue

suppliers and promoters of gaming products with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop gaming activities.

1.1.Research gaming requirements based on customer preferences, budget, location and organisational objectives.

1.2.Identify and research information on potential gaming activities and products.

1.3.Select gaming products suited to the venue and purpose.

1.4.Establish and monitor gaming policies, systems and procedures according to legislative and organisational requirements.

1.5.Investigate computer applications for gaming, and set up and implement appropriate systems and records.

1.6.Research, plan and set up data systems for safety, security and accounting purposes and put monitoring procedures in place.

1.7.Establish resource requirements, including staffing, furniture, equipment and fittings, and training.

2. Develop and maintain a gaming venue.

2.1.Design a plan for the gaming floor according to venue capability.

2.2.Analyse and select appropriate furniture, machines, equipment and fittings based on key considerations.

2.3.Analyse appropriate systems where required.

2.4.Plan pre-installation, including staffing and training, and location and operation of equipment and service design.

2.5.Negotiate terms for appropriate equipment and fittings to achieve agreed budget and requirements.

2.6.Procure and install furniture, equipment and fittings.

2.7.Monitor gaming location for effective operation and modify as required.

3. Monitor gaming activities.

3.1.Summarise and analyse gaming data and prepare recommendations.

3.2.Develop reports on gaming activities and submit to appropriate personnel.

3.3.Analyse gaming operations problems and develop strategies for enhanced performance.

3.4.Match data against key performance indicators and benchmarks.

4. Develop promotional activities for gaming.

4.1.Conduct research to determine suitable promotional activities.

4.2.Formulate promotional activities based on business and customer needs.

4.3.Develop action plans and evaluation mechanisms for promotional activities.

5. Organise and monitor security for gaming venue.

5.1.Develop, implement and monitor gaming security policies and procedures according to legislative requirements, and confidentiality and privacy provisions.

5.2.Ensure that appropriately trained security personnel are employed.

6. Ensure business compliance.

6.1.Identify and meet legal obligations for gaming activities.

6.2.Make information and signage on organisational gaming activities and responsible gambling policies available to customers and employees.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

research and develop a plan for a gaming venue, featuring at least three of the gaming activities listed in the knowledge evidence and taking into account:

customer needs and business objectives

available products and technologies

promotional strategies

compliance with gaming legislation and regulation, and work health and safety requirements

venue design and layout (where venue is a physical amenity)

organisational policies and procedures

resource requirements including staffing

security policies and procedures

reporting processes and procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

current gaming environment, trends and market in which the gaming organisation operates

factors to consider when determining a business or customer’s needs with regard to a gaming venue:

budget

demographics of potential customers

legislative requirements

player loyalty

responsible gaming

themes

variety of gaming systems:

cashcades

central monitoring

communication

data retrieval and promotion systems

linked progressive jackpot systems:

random jackpots

combination specific jackpots

membership reward systems

gaming activities:

electronic gaming machines

internet gaming

Keno

linked progressive jackpot systems

multi-terminal gaming machines (MTGMs)

sports betting

Totalisator Agency Board (TAB)

factors to consider when designing a gaming facility:

customer considerations:

accessibility

gaming preferences

player comfort

decor

furniture, equipment and fittings

legislative requirements

noise levels

theming

traffic and work flow

information and signage on gaming activities and responsible gambling:

available games and game rules

available problem gambling support services

complaints resolution processes

self-exclusion and exclusion provisions

hours of gambling services

policy and mission statement on responsible gambling

information on odds, win rates or return rates to player

venue code of conduct

common promotional activities for gaming venues:

cross-promotional activities with other operational areas

member reward systems

player reward systems

promotional events

sources of information for, and key features of, current gaming products, technology and systems

gaming psychology in relation to developing, promoting and managing gaming activities

duty of care ethics of gaming related to the operation of a gaming venue

typical gaming reporting formats and procedures

gaming and probability theory as it relates to the operation of a gaming venue

purpose and requirements of:

current federal, and state or territory legislation, regulations and compliance requirements relating to gaming

relevant codes of conduct in relation to gaming, betting and responsible conduct of gambling

roles and requirements of other authorities in relation to gaming

security policies and procedures relevant to gaming activities:

cash control

closed-circuit television monitoring

investigating discrepancies in reports and accounts

key access and control systems

security clearance procedures, security checks of staff and players

specialist security activities

taxation structures for gaming activities.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational gaming environment for which the individual can plan and develop gaming facilities, systems and promotional initiatives. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated gaming business with associated organisational budget for gaming activities

physical and human resources required to establish a gaming venue

suppliers and promoters of gaming products with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research gaming requirements based on customer preferences, budget, location and organisational objectives. 
Identify and research information on potential gaming activities and products. 
Select gaming products suited to the venue and purpose. 
Establish and monitor gaming policies, systems and procedures according to legislative and organisational requirements. 
Investigate computer applications for gaming, and set up and implement appropriate systems and records. 
Research, plan and set up data systems for safety, security and accounting purposes and put monitoring procedures in place. 
Establish resource requirements, including staffing, furniture, equipment and fittings, and training. 
Design a plan for the gaming floor according to venue capability. 
Analyse and select appropriate furniture, machines, equipment and fittings based on key considerations. 
Analyse appropriate systems where required. 
Plan pre-installation, including staffing and training, and location and operation of equipment and service design. 
Negotiate terms for appropriate equipment and fittings to achieve agreed budget and requirements. 
Procure and install furniture, equipment and fittings. 
Monitor gaming location for effective operation and modify as required. 
Summarise and analyse gaming data and prepare recommendations. 
Develop reports on gaming activities and submit to appropriate personnel. 
Analyse gaming operations problems and develop strategies for enhanced performance. 
Match data against key performance indicators and benchmarks. 
Conduct research to determine suitable promotional activities. 
Formulate promotional activities based on business and customer needs. 
Develop action plans and evaluation mechanisms for promotional activities. 
Develop, implement and monitor gaming security policies and procedures according to legislative requirements, and confidentiality and privacy provisions. 
Ensure that appropriately trained security personnel are employed. 
Identify and meet legal obligations for gaming activities. 
Make information and signage on organisational gaming activities and responsible gambling policies available to customers and employees. 

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