Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

GAMING WORKERS provide gaming services within casinos and other gambling establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

ensuring that games operating in the casino pit run smoothly;
monitoring cash drops to cashiers and chip transactions;
observing incidents and settling disputes arising at gaming tables;
dealing games in accordance with casino rules, policies and procedures and ensuring that bets are placed within the rules of the game;
checking that appropriate betting limit signs are in place;
checking playing cards;
verifying cash and colour chip change involving larger amounts with the casino gaming inspector;
advising patrons about the rules and etiquette of games;
counting the amount of cash chips in the float and entering a closer slip with the corresponding amount in the cash total;
calculating and paying winning bets.

Occupation:

431311 Gaming Worker