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Supervise jackpot systems for gaming machines in a Class 4 gambling
environment
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe jackpot systems
associated with gaming machines; demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory
requirements related to jackpot systems; and supervise the operation of
jackpot systems in a Class 4 gambling environment.
Subfield
Hospitality
Domain
Hospitality - Gambling
Status
Registered
Status date
20 November 2009
Date version published
20 November 2009
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
ServiceIQ
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0112
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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Definitions
Class 4 – the category of gambling defined in the Gambling Act 2003.
Establishment requirements – any policy, procedure, or agreed requirement, either
written or oral, that is made known to the candidate prior to assessment against this
unit standard.
Gaming machine – as defined in the Gambling Act 2003.
Operating manual – the instruction booklet or other printed material supplied by the
equipment manufacturer, distributor or supplier.
Game Rules – those prescribed in the Gambling Act (Class 4) Game Rules 2006.
Walk-away – refers to situations where a jackpot is struck and the player is no longer
present at the machine.
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Candidates undertaking assessment against this unit standard are expected to
comply with the – Gambling Act 2003 and regulations made under the Act.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Describe jackpot systems associated with gaming machines in a Class 4 gambling
environment.
Range
jackpot systems – stand-alone, linked, mystery, progressive (symbol driven);
evidence is required for a minimum of three different types of jackpot systems.
Performance criteria
1.1
Jackpot systems are described in terms of their distinguishing characteristics.
1.2
Jackpot systems are described in terms of their prize levels and the effects on
the calculation of gaming machine proceeds.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory requirements related to jackpot systems in a
Class 4 gambling environment.
Performance criteria
2.1
Requirements for the provision and operation of a jackpot system are described
in accordance with Game Rules.
2.2
Regulatory requirements for record keeping related to jackpot systems are
described in accordance with Game Rules.
Element 3
Supervise the operation of jackpot systems in a Class 4 gambling environment.
Performance criteria
3.1
Jackpot prize payments are processed in accordance with Game Rules, the
operating manual, and establishment requirements.
3.2
Meter readings and other applicable information necessary for the completion of
reports are recorded in accordance with the nature and type of jackpot
equipment and Game Rules.
Range
may include but is not limited to – Daily Jackpot Cancelled Credit
Report, Daily Jackpot Turnover Report, Weekly Jackpot System
Analysis.
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3.3
Documentation applicable to the jackpot system in use is completed in
accordance with Game Rules.
3.4
‘Walk-away’ situations are dealt with in accordance with Game Rules.
3.5
Action taken in cases of identified jackpot system malfunction is in accordance
with the operating manual and Game Rules.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact ServiceIQ qualifications@serviceiq.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
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