Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 8:19 AM AWST
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Deal a Baccarat game
Deal a Baccarat game
Unit of competency
National Code
SITHGAM008A
SITHGAM008A
State Code
S6410
S6410
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/04/2012
Field of Education
110101 - Hospitality
Original Release Date
04/04/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deal the game of Baccarat in a licensed casino. It requires the ability to sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal the game, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to enterprise-specific procedures and approved rules of the game.It does not cover the general operational activities required to operate any type of table game, such as setting up and closing down the table, handling chips effectively, reconciling the chip float and monitoring the game for irregularities and suspicious play. These activities are covered within the co-requisite unit SITHGAM007A Operate table games.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.Under some state or territory legislation, personnel who conduct table games within a licensed casino are required to hold an individual or occupational gaming licence. They are also required to achieve competence in the units which cover the conduct of the particular table games that they operate. This is one of a suite of units that may have to be achieved to comply with their occupational licence.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Shuffle and cut cards for the game of Baccarat.
- 1.1 Check that specific equipment required and approved to operate the game of Baccarat 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 Baccarat and variations to Baccarat shuffles.
- 1.4 Cut cards according to approved rules of the game.
2 Deal the game of Baccarat.
- 2.1 Make verbal announcements using terms commonly used in Baccarat and use hand signals according to approved rules of the game.
- 2.2 Deal cards according to approved rules for the game of Baccarat and variations to Baccarat.
- 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 Baccarat 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.
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 standard Baccarat shuffles as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.
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 standard Baccarat wagers as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.
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.
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 standard Baccarat shuffles as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.
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 standard Baccarat wagers as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority.
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.
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.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF658 | SITHGAM303 | Deal Baccarat games | Unit of competency |
