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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Obtain gaming machine data.
   • Retrieve data from gaming machine and system using retrieval system according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
   • Record data using correct methods and terminology according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
2. Analyse gaming machine data.
   • Analyse data according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
   • Perform cash flow analysis according to the correct mathematical equation, including analysis of metered information and cash data.
   • Identify variances in data and determine possible causes.
3. Prepare reports.
   • Prepare reports and present them to the appropriate person.
   • Minimise waste in preparing reports.

Performance Evidence

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

demonstrate ability to retrieve data from three different gaming machines or systems listed in the knowledge evidence, according to organisational procedures and legislative and licensing requirements

analyse data and produce at least six different types of data reports listed in the knowledge evidence, according to organisational procedures and legislative and licensing requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

requirements of relevant state and territory gaming legislation, related to:

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

licensing requirements for venues

licensing requirements for repairers, service consultants and machine managers

general accounting requirements

fees, taxes and levies applicable to the operation of gaming machines

types of gaming machines and systems:

linked progressive systems:

bonus (random) link systems

combination dependent systems

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progressive and stand-alone jackpot systems where appropriate

inter-venue progressive jackpot link systems

multi-terminal machines

player loyalty systems

stand-alone gaming machines

stand-alone progressive jackpot machines

types of data reports and their relevance to the business:

cash flow analysis, machine specifications and linked progressive jackpot configurations

duty calculations and returns

gross results of a gaming machine’s operation

meter readings and their increments

history reports:

net revenue analysis

profit variance

operational data of a gaming machine

machine clearances, payouts and hopper weigh amounts

meter comparison report

paper-based or electronically transmitted materials

profit reports and declarations

reports to organisation management

stand-alone progressive and link-progressive jackpot system reconciliations

mathematical design and reconciliation of all linked systems as it impacts on day-to-day machine operations

mathematical and analytical concepts relevant to gambling at an operational level

key features of computerised gaming machine programs.

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