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Unit of competency details

SITHGAM004 - Conduct Keno games (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to SITHGAM025 - Conduct Keno gamesMinor update. 09/Jun/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to SITHGAM204 - Conduct Keno games• Equivalent • Unit updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages. 02/Mar/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 03/Mar/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110101 Hospitality 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110101 Hospitality 09/Aug/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain Keno equipment, take bets, make payouts, check security issues, and provide advice on Keno to customers.

The unit applies to gaming venues that offer Keno games, and to gaming attendants who work under general supervision within established procedures.

In many states and territories, legislation stipulates that all gaming workers must receive training in the responsible conduct of gambling. This is covered in SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling services.

Pre-requisite Unit

SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling services

Competency Field

Gaming

Unit Sector

Hospitality

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS  

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Advise customers on features of Keno.

1.1.Provide information to customers about Keno games.

1.2.Advise customers on Keno promotions as required.

1.3.Respond to customer queries, requests and complaints according to organisational standards.

2. Process bet types.

2.1.Identify and confirm verbal and standard entry bet types.

2.2.Process bet types according to designated procedures.

3. Pay out prizes.

3.1.Check tickets through card reader, scanner or by serial number.

3.2.Process cash and cheque payouts according to pre-set limits.

3.3.Perform cash and cheque transactions according to agency and system limits and according to organisational procedures.

3.4.Refer large payouts, bets, cash ins and cash outs to the appropriate person.

4. Cancel tickets.

4.1.Cancel tickets through card reader or scanner, by serial number, or when not available, through arranging a claim for cancellation through appropriate measures.

4.2.Re-issue tickets where required according to organisational procedures.

5. Operate general functions of software and machines.

5.1.Use general functions when necessary according to authorised limitations.

5.2.Seek authorisation from the appropriate person where required.

6. Clean and maintain terminals.

6.1.Clean card readers as required by organisational procedures.

6.2.Change new paper rolls and ribbons as required by organisational procedures.

6.3.Check paper feed and reset card readers as required by organisational procedures.

6.4.Identify maintenance problems promptly and take appropriate measures.

7. Monitor security of Keno operations.

7.1.Follow Keno rules according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.

7.2.Use the terminal disable function when appropriate.

7.3.Handle and balance cash and float according to organisational procedures.

7.4.Where appropriate, call the Keno Hotline for assistance.

7.5.Observe players and onlookers and note and report unusual practices and behaviours accurately and promptly.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.

SKILLS  

DESCRIPTION 

Reading skills to:

  • read understand procedures and licensing requirements for Keno.

Numeracy skills to:

  • balance float and cash.

Problem-solving skills to:

  • deal with disputes about prize schedules, payments and display of winning numbers.

Unit Mapping Information

SITHGAM204 Conduct Keno games

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

  • operate Keno games over a minimum of two service periods, and:
  • explain the rules of each of the different Keno game types listed in the knowledge evidence to customers and provide instructions for how to play each game
  • demonstrate use of each of the general functions listed in the knowledge evidence in line with organisational requirements
  • perform each of the general maintenance activities for Keno machines listed in the knowledge evidence
  • use Keno equipment within commercially-realistic timeframes and according to organisational standards and procedures to process each of the different bet types listed in the knowledge evidence, and demonstrate ability to:
  • respond to typical Keno customer game enquiries
  • coordinate multiple transactions and activities
  • process payouts
  • process cancellations
  • note and report unusual practices and behaviours.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

  • key requirements of relevant state and territory legislation and relevant codes of practice:
  • responsible provision of gambling services
  • licensing requirements for gaming personnel:
  • managers and employees
  • machine technicians
  • service consultants
  • machine managers, manufacturers and sales personnel
  • penalties for non-compliance in providing responsible gambling service
  • general player rules of Keno and lotteries
  • general customer information about Keno games:
  • bet types
  • collection of payments
  • completion of entry forms
  • display of winning numbers
  • explanation of receipt tickets
  • lodgement of forms
  • player rules, conditions and limits
  • prize schedules
  • verbal entries
  • types of Keno games and their rules:
  • Heads or Tails
  • Mystery Pick
  • Quick Pick
  • Set Bets and Superplay
  • standard game
  • system bets
  • Way Bets
  • general functions use of Keno equipment:
  • balancing procedures
  • cash high or cash low
  • previous game results
  • sign-on or sign-off
  • organisational procedures for cancelling Keno tickets
  • rules relating to Keno promotions:
  • benefit selling
  • re-play numbers
  • features of Keno equipment
  • general maintenance procedures for Keno machines:
  • check machine is serviceable
  • checking paper feed
  • resetting card feeder
  • unusual practices and behaviours of customers:
  • false claims to machine credit
  • magnets on side of machine
  • syndicate play
  • gambling on behalf of others
  • placing loyalty cards in machine to earn points from other people playing
  • aggression towards machines
  • collecting residual credit
  • searching for unclaimed funds.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational gaming environment. This can be:

  • an industry workplace
  • a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

  • Keno terminal, facilities and equipment:
  • online Keno terminal and display medium
  • Keno betting stationery
  • industry-realistic range of customers playing Keno with whom the individual can interact; these can be:
  • customers in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or
  • individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

  • have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694