Assessor Resource

SITHGAM307
Deal Pontoon games

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to dealers who work in licensed casinos. Dealers work with some supervision and guidance from others within predefined procedures and rules. This unit could also apply to casino personnel who supervise the operation of table games, such as the pit boss and pit manager.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal the game, accept wagers and pay out winnings with a focus on the specific rules of Pontoon. General table operations covering set up and close down, chip management and game monitoring is covered in the separate unit SITHGAM302 Operate table games.

Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory gaming regulatory authority to determine accreditation arrangements for training organisations, courses and trainers and assessors.

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

Prerequisites

This unit must be assessed after the following prerequisite unit:

SITHGAM201

Provide responsible gambling services


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal Pontoon games, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to organisational procedures and approved rules

integrate knowledge of Pontoon rules, permitted variations and organisation-specific procedures across multiple games

accurately process a variety of wagers

integrate multiple transactions and activities within typical workplace time constraints.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of:

a fully equipped gaming environment including relevant game equipment, cash and chips; this may be a:

real industry workplace

simulated industry environment such as a casino training room

financial transaction documentation or systems

current organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations

groups of players with whom the individual can interact during games.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the individual dealing the game, accepting wagers, paying winnings and processing financial transactions

oral or written questioning to assess ability to process a variety of wagers consistently and accurately

evaluation of financial documentation completed by the individual

use of roleplays to assess ability to make verbal announcements and use hand signals

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

SITHGAM302 Operate table games.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to make clear gaming announcements

literacy skills to:

read and interpret organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations

read game signage

complete documents associated with financial transactions

numeracy skills to:

count cards

calculate sometimes complex wagers

process winnings and other financial transactions.

Required knowledge

Pontoon terminology

Pontoon equipment and techniques:

sorting

shuffling

cutting

dealing

standard approved Pontoon rules

permitted variations to Pontoon rules

organisational procedures and approved rules for Pontoon:

operating the game, including pace and accuracy

accepting wagers

refusing wagers

paying winnings

conducting financial transactions.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Equipment may include:

cards

card equipment:

discard rack

shoe or dealing device

shuffling machine

pallet

signage:

advice to players

limits

notification of table closure

table markers.

Variations may involve:

variations as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority:

name of the game

shuffles

rules

wagers.

Financial transactions may involve:

cash changes

chip purchase vouchers

colour changes

credits

fills

promotional tokens

wagers:

jackpot

losing

winning.

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
Check positioning of approved equipment on the table. 
Sort, inspect and introduce cards according to game rules. 
Shuffle cards according to game rules and variations. 
Cut cards according to game rules. 
Make Pontoon announcements and hand signals. 
Deal cards according to game rules and variations. 
Deal game at appropriate pace according to organisational standards. 
Accept or refuse permitted wagers according to organisational procedures and variations. 
Determine winning and losing wagers. 
Pay and witness winnings according to organisational procedures. 
Conduct financial transactions according to organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SITHGAM307 - Deal Pontoon games
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Assessment Record Sheet

SITHGAM307 - Deal Pontoon games

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