Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SITHGAM008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deal Blackjack games
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SITHGAM008 - Deal Blackjack games |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect and shuffle cards, deal the game, accept wagers and pay out winnings with a focus on the specific rules of Blackjack. 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.The unit applies to dealers who work in licensed casinos. Dealers work with some supervision and guidance from others within predefined procedures and rules. The unit could also apply to casino personnel who supervise the operation of table games, such as the pit boss and pit manager.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.Under some state or territory legislation, personnel who conduct table games within a licensed casino must also hold an individual or occupational gaming licence and achieve competence in units that cover the conduct of the particular table games they operate. This is one of a suite of units that may have to be achieved to comply with their occupational licence. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Skills must be demonstrated in a fully equipped gaming environment, with relevant game equipment, cash and chips. This can be: an industry workplace a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment, such as a casino training room. Assessment must ensure access to: financial transaction documentation or systems current organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations equipment required for dealing Blackjack games: cards card equipment: cutting device discard rack dealing device (shoe or shuffling machine) signage: advice to players notification of table closure table limit sign table equipment: drop box float tray and cover layout plunger spacers table licence number table number groups of Blackjack players with whom the individual can interact during games; these can be: players 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. |
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Competency Field | Gaming |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Open table. |
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Element: Handle chips efficiently and effectively. |
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Element: Shuffle and cut cards for Blackjack games. |
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Element: Operate Blackjack games. |
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Element: Accept wagers and pay winnings. |
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Element: Deal with gaming irregularities. |
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Element: Monitor and respond to suspicious play or behaviour during gaming activities. |
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Element: Work at the table safely. |
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Element: Close games. |
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