Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Gaming machine and system includes:
data retrieval systems
linked progressive systems, including:
bonus (random) link systems
combination dependent systems
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progressive and stand-alone jackpot systems where appropriate
intervenue progressive jackpot link systems
multiterminal machines
player loyalty systems
standalone gaming machines
standalone progressive jackpot machines.
Retrieval system may be:
accounting, including header and venue-specific
electronic
manual
promotional.
Data includes:
cash flow, including machine specifications and linked progressive jackpot configurations
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.
Reports include:
cash flow analysis
duty calculations and returns
history reports:
net revenue analysis
profit variance
meter comparison report
paper-based or electronically transmitted materials
profit reports and declarations
reports to organisation management
stand-alone progressive and link-progressive jackpot system reconciliations.

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:
analyse and report on gaming machine data accurately for a range of different games and machines on multiple occasions
comply with legislative and licensing requirements
integrate knowledge of security issues and compliance requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
operational gaming venue with machines and equipment such as 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
the venue may be a real industry workplace or simulated industry environment
applicable header systems
data retrieval system
gaming machine reporting software.
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:
evaluation of reports and gaming data analysis completed by the individual
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of gaming legislation and organisational procedures
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:
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