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 Baccarat games, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to enterprise-specific procedures and approved rules of the game

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

operation of the game of Baccarat 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 Baccarat games within a fully equipped table gaming environment using gaming tables, associated Baccarat 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 Baccarat

interaction with table games supervisors

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

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to deal Baccarat 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 Baccarat games

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

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 Baccarat; 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 Baccarat

full range of terms commonly used in the game of Baccarat

in-depth knowledge of the standard approved rules for the game of Baccarat

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

specific enterprise procedures and approved rules for:

operating the game of Baccarat

accepting wagers

refusing wagers

paying winnings

conducting financial transactions

specific enterprise standards for game pace and accuracy.

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 Baccarat may include:

card discard rack

card shoe or dealing device

cards

cutting cards

shuffling machine

banker and player markers

pallet

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

Variations to Baccarat shuffles may involve:

variations to standard Baccarat shuffles as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.

Variations to Baccarat may involve:

variations to standard Baccarat 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 Baccarat wagers may include:

variations to standard Baccarat 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

jackpot wagers

opening documentation

closing documentation

chip purchase vouchers

fills

credits

promotional tokens.