Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.

Gaming machines and systems include:
stand-alone gaming machines
stand-alone progressive jackpot machines
multi-terminal machines
linked progressive systems, including:
bonus (random) link systems
combination dependent systems
progressive and stand-alone jackpot systems where appropriate
inter-venue progressive jackpot link systems
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player loyalty systems
data retrieval systems.


Retrieval systems may be:
manual
electronic
accounting, including header and venue-specific
promotional.


Data includes:
gross results of a gaming machine's operation, including meter readings and their increments
operational data of a gaming machine, including clearances, payouts and hopper weigh amounts
cash flow, including machine specifications and linked progressive jackpot configurations.


Reports include:
cash flow analysis
net revenue analysis and profit variance
meter comparison report
history reports, including net revenue analysis and profit variance
stand-alone progressive and link-progressive jackpot system reconciliations
reports to enterprise management
profit reports and declarations
duty calculations and returns.

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
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to analyse and report on gaming machine data accurately for a range of different games appropriate to industry sector and enterprise
awareness of security issues and compliance with security procedures
compliance with legislative and licensing requirements
demonstration of skills in analysing and reporting on gaming machine data for various gaming machines on multiple occasions.


Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of skills using operational gaming machines and gaming equipment, including:
gaming machines, which may include poker machines, approved amusement devices, slot machines, multi-terminal gaming machines, progressive or stand-alone machines, stand-alone games, linked machines and linked progressive jackpot systems
applicable header systems
data retrieval system
gaming machine reporting software.


Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of reports and gaming data analysis completed by candidate
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of gaming legislation and enterprise procedures
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:
SITHGAM005A Develop and manage gaming activities
SITHGAM006A Provide responsible gambling services.


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.