Award in Land-Based Casino Croupier: Blackjack

Award in Land-Based Casino Croupier: Blackjack

The Land-based Casino Croupier – Blackjack will enable the learner to control and run the Blackjack game in a real casino environment. The student will control the proper pace of the game, collect and pay bets for customers, open and close tables at the end of a game and inspect casino equipment to be used in games to make sure that they are in proper working condition. Once completing the Croupier/Dealer Land-based Casino Level – Blackjack the learner will carry out croupier duties on the Blackjack table with a land-based casino.

Accreditation and MQF Level 

The Award in Land-Based Casino Croupier: Blackjack is a Higher Education programme which consists of 6 ECTS and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority at level 5 of the Malta and European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.  

Dates of Next Intake

Applications are open and you may apply here.

Land-based Casino Croupier – Blackjack - ECTS credits: 6

Learning Outcomes | Competences

  • Operate and control the proper pace of the Blackjack casino game;
  • Observe, collect and pay bets for casino customers;
  • Maintain high casino standards;
  • Provide a pleasant gaming experience to the casino clients;
  • Demonstrate the casino procedures to open and close tables at the end of a game;
  • Analyse and evaluate the Blackjack casino game that it is dealt smoothly and professionally according to the rules and casino procedures;
  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among casino staff;
  • Plan work and carry out casino tasks on Blackjack without detailed instructions;
  • Produce accurate, professional croupier work;
  • Adapts well to changing casino procedures, priorities, deadlines and directions;
  • Notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner;
  • Analyses current casino game procedures for possible improvements.
  • Reports game irregularities in a detailed manner for management to solve any raised incidents
  • Communicates effectively with the management to pass on recommendations and innovative ideas in the field of work using creativity
  • Evaluates own learning and strives to learn new casino games.

Learning Outcomes | Knowledge

  • Show an understanding of how to operate and control Blackjack by following the rules and procedures of a land based casino;
  • Identify pay-outs of the Blackjack casino game;
  • The student identifies that the Blackjack game is running smoothly and professionally;
  • Define the rules and procedures of the casino games;
  • Be proficient in the understanding of working in a casino;
  • Show the understanding of the relationship between the croupier and inspector.
  • Understands advanced procedure text books and researches practical solutions to abstract problems

Learning Outcomes | Skills

  • Perform general duties of a croupier on a Blackjack table;
  • Utilize mental arithmetic and quick reckoning summations whilst dealing Blackjack;
  • Explain the rules of Blackjack to the customers and colleagues;
  • Integrates learning from various casino games/casino procedures;
  • Completes casino tasks on time and with care;
  • Follows routines and instructions without supervision;
  • Welcomes new casino tasks and seeks new opportunities for learning new casino games;
  • Investigates and obtains casino gaming information independently;
  • Selects appropriate research procedures and uses them effectively.
  • Deal at a fast pace and efficient manner to demonstrate a high turnover of game rounds;

Entry Requirements

Any work experience is accepted All students must be over 18 years of age. There should be no physical disabilities that preclude the student from carrying out their duties, e.g. arthritis of the fingers or hands, a finger cut off or deformed fingers. We will take into consideration the Malta – Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act during the admission process.

Duration

The duration of this course is 150 hours.

Maximum Number of Participants

Places for this course are limited to 30 delegates on first come first serve basis

Venue

Online Live Casino Academy, Bordino Street, Bugibba, St. Paul’s Bay, Malta SPB 2743

Language

Lessons will be delivered in English.

Target Audience

  • People who are interested to work as a croupier in a land-based casino or live-studio casino;
  • People who would like to advance/change direction in their casino career;
  • People who are interested to start a new career within the gaming industry.

Total Learning Hours

The Land-based Casino Croupier – Blackjack consists of 150 total learning hours.

Contact Hours: 30 Hours

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours: 30 Hours

Self-Study Hours: 88 Hours

Assessment Hours: 2 Hours

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

The mode of teaching consists of practical sessions and lectures. The mode of assessment consists of practical one to one assessments and written examinations.

d) Practical one to one assessment sessions on the Blackjack casino game; e) Written test: Fill in the correct answer (25 questions) The final mark is made up of 90% practical one to one assesment exam and 10% theoretic exam. Practical tests will automatically include large amount of theoretical knowledge. Final practical assessment will be performed in the form of mock interview/table test as the ones which prospect croupiers will be expected to attend when applying for casino job.