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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop gaming activities.
  2. Develop and maintain a gaming venue.
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  4. Monitor gaming activities.
  5. Develop promotional activities for gaming.
  6. Organise and monitor security for gaming location.
  7. Ensure compliance with enterprise policy, legal obligations and codes of practice for a gaming location.

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

management skills including

time management

communication and negotiation skills

staff management

problemsolving skills to deal with discrepancies in accounts and cash balance and issues or breaches in security

literacy skills to research information on gaming activities and security issues

writing skills to write promotional texts

numeracy skills to calculate return on gaming activities and understand probability theory

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

current gaming environment and market in which the enterprise operates

sources of information on gaming products

current gaming technology and systems

gaming psychology in relation to the development promotion and management of gaming activities

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

typical gaming reporting formats and procedures

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

purpose and requirements of

federal and state or territory legislation relating to gaming

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

roles and requirements of other authorities in relation to gaming

taxation structures for gaming activities

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

project or work activities that allow the candidate to plan furniture equipment and fittings for a specific gaming location

project or work activities conducted over a period of time so that the candidate can meet the monitoring and implementation aspects of the unit

comprehensive knowledge of gaming products and associated promotional and operational strategies

knowledge of current gaming legislation and regulations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure interaction with suppliers and promoters of gaming products

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 plans and promotional strategies developed by the candidate for a particular gaming location

review of promotional materials and strategies developed by the candidate

case studies to assess ability to apply knowledge to the development and management of gaming activities for specific workplace situations

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

SITXGLCA Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance

SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance.

Please note that SITXGLCA must be contextualised to gaming and the particular sector when used in conjunction with SITHGAMA and other gaming units of competency

(Please note that SITXGLC001A must be contextualised to gaming and the particular sector when used in conjunction with SITHGAM005A and other gaming units of competency.)

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.

Sources of information on gaming activities and products may include:

media

product brochures

computer data, including internet

personal observations and experience

regulatory authorities.

Gaming activities and systems do not include table games, but do include:

Keno

Totalisator Agency Board (TAB)

electronic gaming machines

multi-terminal gaming machines (MTGMs)

linked progressive jackpot systems

internet gaming

sports betting.

Systems may include:

linked progressive jackpot systems, including random and combination-specific jackpots

cashcades

central monitoring

data retrieval and promotion systems

membership reward systems

communication.

Furniture, equipment and fittings for a gaming location may include:

power

cabling

security systems

lighting and signage

change machines

seating

consideration of player comfort and services, such as accessibility to information and assistance.

Procure and install must include consideration of:

noise levels

accessibility

traffic and work flow

customers

gaming preferences

decor

theming

player comfort

legislative requirements.

Promotional activities may include:

player reward systems

member reward systems

cross-promotional activities with other operational areas

promotional events.

Considerations when formulating specific promotional strategies must include:

legislative requirements

budgets

geography

demographics

responsible gaming

themes

player loyalty

industry trends.

Security policies and procedures relevant to gaming activities may include:

key access and control systems

specialist security activities

closed-circuit television monitoring

security clearance procedures, including security checks of staff and players

investigation into discrepancies in reports and accounts

cash control.

Information and signage on gaming activities to be provided may include:

enterprise policy and mission statement on responsible gambling

available problem gambling support services

relevant enterprise information on odds, win rates or return rates to player

available games and game rules

complaints resolution processes

hours of gambling services

exclusion provisions.