This unit covers the day-to-day operation of a specific table game operated in the gaming area of licensed casinos. The game of Rapid Roulette must be conducted 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.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Conduct the game of Rapid Roulette.

1.1

Check that specific equipment required and approved to operate the game of Rapid Roulette is correctly positioned on the table.

1.2

Make verbal announcements using terms commonly used in Rapid Roulette and use hand signals according to approved rules of the game.

1.3

Spin the wheel according to approved rules for the game of Rapid Roulette and variations to Rapid Roulette.

1.4

Operate the Rapid Roulette equipment according to design functions and manufacturer instructions.

1.5

Operate game accurately and at appropriate pace to meet enterprise standards for the conduct of the game.

2

Accept wagers and pay winnings.

2.1

Accept or refuse permitted wagers according to enterprise procedures and variations to Rapid Roulette wagers.

2.2

Determine winning and losing wagers within the rules of the game.

2.3

Pay winnings to the player and witness them according to enterprise procedures.

2.4

Conduct all financial transactions throughout the operation of the game in compliance with enterprise procedures.

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 operate the Rapid Roulette wheel efficiently

literacy skills to read and interpret organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations; read signage associated with the operation of the game of Rapid Roulette; and read and complete documents associated with financial transactions

verbal communication skills to make clear gaming announcements

high level numeracy skills to 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 Rapid Roulette, including in-house computer system (where applicable) for the Rapid Roulette station and player terminals that link to back-of-house system

full range of terms commonly used in the game of Rapid Roulette

in-depth knowledge of the standard approved rules for the game of Rapid Roulette

in-depth knowledge of permitted variations to the rules for the game of Rapid Roulette

specific enterprise procedures and approved rules for:

operating the game of Rapid Roulette

accepting wagers

refusing wagers

paying winnings

conducting financial transactions

specific enterprise standards for game pace and accuracy.

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 operate the Rapid Roulette wheel, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to enterprise-specific procedures and approved rules of the game

knowledge of the rules of Rapid Roulette, permitted variations and enterprise-specific procedures

operation of the game of Rapid Roulette on multiple occasions to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient application of the rules when conducting 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 Rapid Roulette games within a fully equipped table gaming environment using gaming tables, associated Rapid Roulette 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 Rapid Roulette

interaction with table games supervisors

interaction with customer groups of a size and nature that reflect the commercial casino environment in which Rapid Roulette games are operated.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to conduct Rapid Roulette games. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate conducting 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 Rapid Roulette games

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of enterprise procedures and approved Rapid Roulette 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.

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 Rapid Roulette may include:

electronic Rapid Roulette wheel

electronic results key pad and associated equipment

signage, including limits, advice to players and notification of table closure

in-house computer system (where applicable) for the Rapid Roulette station and player terminals that link to back-of-house system.

Variations to Rapid Roulette may involve:

variations to standard Rapid Roulette rules as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority

variations to the name of the game as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.

Variations to Rapid Roulette wagers may include:

variations to standard Rapid Roulette 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

winning wagers

losing wagers

rapid administration and dispute resolution

opening documentation

closing documentation

chip purchase vouchers

fills

credits

promotional tokens.

Sector

Hospitality

Assessment with the following co-requisite unit of competency, unless previously completed, is required:

SITHGAM007A Operate table games.

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.