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Elements and Performance Criteria

Obtain gaming machine data.
- Retrieve data from gaming machine and system using retrieval system in line with enterprise procedures and legislative requirements.
- Record data using correct methods and terminology according to enterprise procedures and legislative requirements.
Analyse data.
Prepare reports.
- Prepare reports and present them to the appropriate person according to industry and enterprise standards and legislative requirements.
Minimise waste of printed materials.
- Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic transmission and filing of all documents to reduce waste and negative environmental impacts.

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

problemsolving skills to identify variances in data analysis determine reason and rectify problem

literacy skills to compare data against key performance indicators and identify variances

writing skills to complete reports on gaming machine data or outcomes

numeracy skills to check and analyse data

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

basic requirements of relevant state and territory legislation including

requirements for record keeping analysing and reporting on the operation of gaming machines and subsidiary equipment

requirement for responsible provision of gambling services including procedures for selfexclusion of problem gamblers

general licence requirements

licensing of repairers service consultants and machine managers

general accounting requirements

fees taxes and levies

mathematical design and reconciliation of all linked systems

mathematical and analytical concepts relevant to gambling

working knowledge of a computerised gaming machine program

Evidence Required

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to analyse and report on gaming machine data accurately for a range of different games appropriate to industry sector and enterprise

awareness of security issues and compliance with security procedures

compliance with legislative and licensing requirements

demonstration of skills in analysing and reporting on gaming machine data for various gaming machines on multiple occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of skills using operational gaming machines and gaming equipment including

gaming machines which may include poker machines approved amusement devices slot machines multiterminal gaming machines progressive or standalone machines standalone games linked machines and linked progressive jackpot systems

applicable header systems

data retrieval system

gaming machine reporting software

Methods of assessment

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

evaluation of reports and gaming data analysis completed by candidate

oral or written questions to assess knowledge of gaming legislation and enterprise procedures

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

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SITHGAMA Develop and manage gaming activities

SITHGAM005A Develop and manage gaming activities

SITHGAMA Provide responsible gambling services

SITHGAM006A Provide responsible gambling services.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Range Statement


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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Gaming machines and systems include:	stand-alone gaming machines stand-alone progressive jackpot machines multi-terminal machines linked progressive systems, including: bonus (random) link systems combination dependent systems progressive and stand-alone jackpot systems where appropriate inter-venue progressive jackpot link systems hyperlink player loyalty systems data retrieval systems.

Retrieval systems may be:	manual electronic accounting, including header and venue-specific promotional.

Data includes:	gross results of a gaming machine's operation, including meter readings and their increments operational data of a gaming machine, including clearances, payouts and hopper weigh amounts cash flow, including machine specifications and linked progressive jackpot configurations.

Reports include:	paper-based or electronically transmitted materials cash flow analysis net revenue analysis and profit variance meter comparison report history reports, including net revenue analysis and profit variance stand-alone progressive and link-progressive jackpot system reconciliations reports to enterprise management profit reports and declarations duty calculations and returns.