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Deal Baccarat games

Deal Baccarat games

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHGAM027
State Code
OEA79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
110101 - Hospitality
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect and shuffle cards, deal the game, accept wagers and pay out winnings with a focus on the specific rules of Baccarat.The unit applies to dealers who work in licensed casinos. Dealers work with some supervision and guidance from others within predefined procedures and rules. The unit could also apply to casino personnel who supervise the operation of table games, such as the pit boss and pit manager.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.In many states and territories, legislation stipulates that all gaming workers must receive training in the responsible conduct of gambling. This is covered in SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.Under some state or territory legislation, personnel who conduct table games within a licensed casino must also hold an individual or occupational gaming licence and achieve competence in units that cover the conduct of the particular table games they operate. This is one of a suite of units that may have to be achieved to comply with this occupational licence.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Open table.
  • 1.1. Check approved equipment is on the table, in working order and positioned according to organisational rules and procedures.
  • 1.2. Check drop box is attached to table.
  • 1.3. Open and balance chip float according to approved documentation and organisational procedures.
  • 1.4. Identify and report variances in chip float.
2. Handle chips efficiently and effectively.
  • 2.1. Handle chips according to chip work procedures.
  • 2.2. Use correct chip and stack values when accepting wagers and paying winnings.
  • 2.3. Maintain chip float in an orderly manner during game operation.
3. Shuffle and cut cards for Baccarat games.
  • 3.1. Inspect and introduce cards according to game rules and organisational procedures.
  • 3.2. Shuffle cards according to game rules, organisational procedures and variations.
  • 3.3. Cut cards according to game rules and organisational procedures.
4. Operate Baccarat games.
  • 4.1. Make Baccarat announcements and hand signals.
  • 4.2. Deal cards according to Baccarat rules, organisational procedures and variations.
  • 4.3. Deal game at appropriate pace according to organisational standards.
5. Accept wagers and pay winnings.
  • 5.1. Accept or refuse permitted wagers according to organisational procedures and variations.
  • 5.2. Determine winning and losing wagers.
  • 5.3. Remove losing wagers according to organisational procedures.
  • 5.4. Pay and witness winnings according to organisational procedures.
  • 5.5. Conduct financial transactions according to organisational procedures.
6. Deal with gaming irregularities.
  • 6.1. Identify and respond to irregularities or non-compliance according to organisational procedures and approved game rules.
  • 6.2. Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations promptly, and take required actions within scope of individual responsibility and according to security procedures.
7. Monitor and respond to suspicious play or behaviour during gaming activities.
  • 7.1. Monitor gaming activities and watch for indicators of suspicious play or behaviour.
  • 7.2. Follow organisational procedures and approved rules for handling instances of suspicious activity.
  • 7.3. Maintain integrity of the game according to approved rules of the game.
8. Work at the table safely.
  • 8.1. Maintain correct posture and stance at the gaming table during game operation.
  • 8.2. Use correct stretches and exercises at appropriate times according to organisational work health and safety requirements.
  • 8.3. Identify indicators where customer verbal or non-verbal behaviour may adversely affect own mental or physical wellbeing and apply organisational procedures in response.
9. Close games.
  • 9.1. Notify table closure according to approved organisational rules and procedures.
  • 9.2. Reconcile chip float and document the count according to organisational procedures.
  • 9.3. Account for and secure table gaming equipment according to approved procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR63 SITHGAM006 Deal Baccarat games Unit of competency