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Deal Blackjack games

Deal Blackjack games

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHGAM305
State Code
WF660
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2013
Field of Education
110101 - Hospitality
Original Release Date
31/05/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal the game, accept wagers and pay out winnings with a focus on the specific rules of Blackjack. General table operations covering set up and close down, chip management and game monitoring is covered in the separate unit SITHGAM302 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Shuffle and cut cards for Blackjack games.
  • 1.1 Check positioning of approved equipment on the table.
  • 1.2 Sort, inspect and introduce cards according to game rules.
  • 1.3 Shuffle cards according to game rules and variations.
  • 1.4 Cut cards according to game rules.
2. Deal Blackjack games.
  • 2.1 Make Blackjack announcements and hand signals.
  • 2.2 Deal cards according to game rules and variations.
  • 2.3 Deal game at appropriate pace according to organisational standards.
3. Accept wagers and pay winnings.
  • 3.1 Accept or refuse permitted wagers according to organisational procedures and variations.
  • 3.2 Determine winning and losing wagers.
  • 3.3 Pay and witness winnings according to organisational procedures.
  • 3.4 Conduct financial transactions according to organisational procedures.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Equipment may include:
banker and player markers
cards
card equipment:
discard rack
shoe or dealing device
shuffling machine
signage:
advice to players
limits
notification of table closure.
Variationsmay involve:
variations as approved by the state or territory regulatory authority:
name of the game
shuffles
rules
wagers.
Financial transactions may involve:
cash changes
chip purchase vouchers
colour changes
credits
fills
promotional tokens
wagers:
jackpot
losing
winning.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
sort, inspect and shuffle cards, deal Blackjack games, accept wagers and pay out winnings according to organisational procedures and approved rules
integrate knowledge of Blackjack rules, permitted variations and organisation-specific procedures across multiple games
accurately process a variety of wagers
integrate multiple transactions and activities within typical workplace time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a fully equipped gaming environment including relevant game equipment, cash and chips; this may be a:
real industry workplace
simulated industry environment such as a casino training room
financial transaction documentation or systems
current organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations
groups of players with whom the individual can interact during games.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the individual dealing the game, accepting wagers, paying winnings and processing financial transactions
oral or written questioning to assess ability to process a variety of wagers consistently and accurately
evaluation of financial documentation completed by the individual
use of roleplays to assess ability to make verbal announcements and use hand signals
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of organisational procedures, approved rules and permitted variations
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITHGAM302 Operate table games.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6412 SITHGAM010A Deal a Blackjack game Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR64 SITHGAM008 Deal Blackjack games Unit of competency