What is a Croupier or Dealer?

Croupiers are employed by casinos.

They are responsible for operating the casino games for the customers. 

They place the customers’ bets and facilitate the payouts.

What does a Croupier or Dealer do?

• monitoring and collecting gambling bets
• figuring out game odds
• announcing the winner and calculating winner’s payments
• making sure strict casino rules are followed at all times.
• spinning the roulette game wheel, dealing cards and placing poker chips on the table when needed
• dressing neatly
• being aware of customers’ behaviour 

Are you … ?

• physical fit and healthy?
• willing to work in a smoke-friendly zone?
• willing to work long and unusual hours?
• good at mathematics?
• neat and tidy?
• observant?
• a quick thinker?
• able to stay calm under pressure? 

How do I become a Croupier or Dealer?

 Most Croupiers get trained on-the-job, however, there are some institutions that will offer Croupier training courses which will help you jump ahead of the rest.

SOUTH AFRICAN  ACCREDITED CERTIFICATES

It is always best to choose a Training Provider who is accredited to offer this training. If you are not sure ask CATHSSETA
https://cathsseta.org.za/

National Certificate: Gaming Operations

To read about what the certificate includes go here:
https://allqs.saqa.org.za/showQualification.php?id=63269

TRAINING PROVIDERS

• UNIQUE INITIATIVE CASINO TRAINING CENTRE:  (Gauteng)

Offers a Casino Dealer (Croupier) Skills Programme accredited by THETA (SETA)

http://www.casinotraining.co.za/p/224010/casino-dealer-croupier-skills-programme–

Minimum requirements:  Grade 12.  A person with a criminal record may be disqualified.  Be between 18-30 years of age.  Need to pass a pre-training suitability assessment.

• REACH SUMMIT
Www.reachsummit.co.za

Minimum requirements:
Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Restaurant Host/Hostess or Guest Liaison 

Is becoming a Croupier or Dealer the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.