FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Revision of Tourism qualifications
National Certificatein Casino Gaming (Level 3) [Ref: 0376]
National Certificatein Casino Security (Level 3) [Ref: 0404]
The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation has revised the qualifications listed above that were registered in October and December 1997 respectively.
Date new versions published November 2004
The review of these qualifications is planned to take place in 2006
National Certificatein Casino Gaming (Level 3) [Ref: 0376]
Reason for the revision
The qualification was revised in response to feedback from industry and to incorporate new unit standards. Unit standard 19713 was substituted for unit standard 4645 following feedback from industry that parts of 4645 were difficult to assess in a casino gaming environment. Unit standard 19715 was also added to the elective section as it relates to a new game that was introduced to some casinos in New Zealand. Unit standard 9906 was removed from the elective section as the same skills are recognised in unit standards 18210 and 18223 in the compulsory section.
Main changes resulting from the revision
· Unit standard 19713 was substituted for 4645 in the compulsory section
· Unit standard 19715 was added to the elective section
· Unit standard 9906 was removed from the elective section
· Level 2 credits have increased from 0 to 2
· Level 3 credits have decreased from 49 to 47
· Overall total credits are unchanged.
Transition
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the award of version 2 of the National Certificate in Casino Gaming (Level 3) may either complete that version by 31 December 2005, or transfer to version 3. The last date for award of version 2 is 31 December 2005.
For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for unit standard 4645 will be exempt from the requirement to gain credit for unit standard 19713.
National Certificatein Casino Security (Level 3) [Ref: 0404]
Reason for the revision
The qualification was revised to incorporate industry advice. Unit standard 19713 was substituted for 4645 following feedback from industry that 4645 was difficult to assess in a casino security environment; unit standard 9871 was added to the compulsory section and unit standards 18210 and 18223 were substituted for unit standard 9906 to ensure consistency of knowledge across casino qualification holders. The elective section was removed following advice from industry that the standards contained within the revised compulsory section represented sufficient coverage of the skills required for work in casino security.
Main changes resulting from the revision
· Unit standards 4645 and 9906 were removed from the compulsory section
· Unit standards 9871, 18210, 18223 and 19713 were added to the compulsory section
· Unit standards 1299, 3271, 3491, 6532, 8616, 9676, 9704, 11101, 12781, 12786, 12796, which were in the elective section, were removed
· Overall total credits have decreased from 74 to 68.
Transition
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the award of version 3 of the National Certificate in Casino Security (Level 3) may either complete that version by 31 December 2005, or transfer to version 4. The last date for award of version 3 is 31 December 2005.
For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for unit standard 4645 will be exempt from the requirement to gain credit for unit standard 19713. Likewise, people who have gained credit for unit standard 9906 will be exempt from the requirement to gain credit for unit standards 18210 and 18223.
It is the intention of the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation that no existing candidate should be disadvantaged by the changes to these qualifications. Any person who considers they were disadvantaged may appeal to:
Chief Executive
Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation
PO Box 6466
TE ARO
Wellington
Facsimile 04 499 6577
Email info@attto.org.nz