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.

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.

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.