Application
This unit covers the day-to-day operation of a specific table game operated in the gaming area of licensed casinos. The game of Poker must be dealt according to approved rules of the game. These rules and organisational procedures are determined by the casino and approved by the state or territory regulatory authority responsible for licensing the casino. This unit applies to frontline operational gambling personnel, known as dealers, who operate with a limited level of autonomy, under some supervision and guidance from others and 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. | |
Prerequisites
Nil | |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 | Shuffle and cut cards for the game of Poker. | 1.1 | Check that specific equipment required and approved to operate the game of Poker is correctly positioned on the table. |
1.2 | Sort, inspect and introduce cards into the game according to approved rules of the game. | ||
1.3 | Shuffle cards according to approved rules for the game of Poker and variations to Poker shuffles. | ||
1.4 | Cut cards according to approved rules of the game. | ||
2 | Deal the game of Poker. | 2.1 | Make verbal announcements using terms commonly used in Poker and use hand signals according to approved rules of the game. |
2.2 | Deal cards according to approved rules of the game of Poker and variations to Poker. | ||
2.3 | Deal game accurately and at appropriate pace to meet enterprise standards for the conduct of the game. | ||
3 | Accept wagers and pay winnings. | 3.1 | Accept or refuse permitted wagers according to enterprise procedures and variations to Poker wagers. |
3.2 | Determine winning and losing wagers within the rules of the game. | ||
3.3 | Pay winnings to the player and witness them according to enterprise procedures. | ||
3.4 | Conduct all financial transactions throughout the operation of the game in compliance with enterprise procedures. | ||
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: ability to sort, shuffle, cut and deal cards efficiently ability to operate equipment used to assist in sorting and shuffling cards literacy skills to read and interpret organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations; read signage associated with the operation of the game of Poker; and read and complete documents associated with financial transactions verbal communication skills to make clear gaming announcements high level numeracy skills to count the dealing of cards and calculate a variety of often complex wagers, winnings and other financial transactions, including the purchase of chips. |
The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit: in-depth knowledge of the specific equipment used to operate a game of Poker full range of terms commonly used in the variety of Poker games operated by the organisation in-depth knowledge of the local standard approved rules for the variety of Poker games operated by the organisation in-depth knowledge of permitted variations to the rules for the games of Poker specific enterprise procedures and approved rules for: operating the game of Poker accepting wagers refusing wagers paying winnings conducting financial transactions specific enterprise standards for game pace and accuracy. |
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 in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: ability to sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal Poker games, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to enterprise-specific procedures and approved rules of the game knowledge of the rules of Poker for the varieties operated by the organisation, permitted variations and enterprise-specific procedures operation of the game of Poker on multiple occasions to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient application of the rules when dealing the game and determining winning and losing wagers accurate processing of a variety of wagers and the integration and management of multiple transactions and activities within typical workplace time constraints. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: operation of Poker games within a fully equipped table gaming environment using gaming tables, associated Poker equipment, gaming chips and cash use of documentation that relates to processing financial transactions access to current enterprise procedures, approved rules and permitted variations for the operation of the game of Poker interaction with table games supervisors interaction with customer groups of a size and nature that reflect the commercial casino environment in which Poker games are operated. |
Methods of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to deal Poker games. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct observation of the candidate dealing the game, accepting wagers, paying winnings and processing other financial transactions oral or written exercises to test ability to process a variety of wagers consistently and accurately evaluation of financial documentation completed by the candidate role-plays to demonstrate the verbal announcements and hand signals required for operating Poker games written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of enterprise procedures and approved Poker rules and permitted variations review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SITHGAM006A Provide responsible gambling services (in some states or territories the regulatory authority mandates the achievement of this unit for personnel operating table games) SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions. |
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. | |
Specific equipment to operate Poker may include: | card discard rack card shoe or dealing device cards cutting cards shuffling machine player puck signage, including limits, advice to players and notification of table closure. |
Variations to Poker shuffles may involve: | variations to standard Poker shuffles as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority. |
Variations to Poker may involve: | variations to standard Poker rules as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority different varieties of Poker, such as: Seven Card Stud Three Card Manilla Omaha Five Card Texas Hold'em variations to the name of the games as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority. |
Variations to Poker wagers may include: | variations to standard Poker wagers as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority. |
Financial transactions may involve: | cash changes, such as purchase of chips at the table colour changes pot settlement opening documentation closing documentation chip purchase vouchers fills credits promotional tokens. |
Sectors
Sector | Hospitality |
Competency Field
Assessment with the following co-requisite unit of competency, unless previously completed, is required: SITHGAM007A Operate table games. | |
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. | |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.