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bingo caller

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Bingo callers organise and run games of bingo in a bingo hall, social club or other entertainment facility. Main stage callers have knowledge of all relevant legislation governing the bingo operation and club rules regarding the playing of all variations of bingo.  

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Competences
19
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

1 competence
games rules

Set of principles and rules that govern a game.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
vocal techniques

The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

2 competences
announce bingo numbers

Call out the bingo numbers during the game to the audience in a clear and understandable manner.

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explain bingo rules

Make the bingo rules clear before the game to the audience.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
follow ethical code of conduct of gambling

Follow the rules and ethical code used in gambling, betting and lottery. Keep the entertainment of players in mind.

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show good manners with players

Be polite and show good manners towards players, by-standers and other audience.

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Cross-sector

4 competences
communicate gambling rules

Inform about the applicable rules and guidelines in force in the gambling industry such as betting ceilings.

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maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

Scope note
Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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maximise sales revenues

Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
bingo terminology

The terms used in bingo, such as the rhyming nicknames often used to call bingo numbers.

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Sector-specific

1 competence
company policies

The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.

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Cross-sector

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Optional skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

4 competences
display betting information

Answer betting queries and put betting information on display.

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handle game complaints

Resolve complaints regarding gaming operations.

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place bets

Place bets for sports and racing activities.

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remove cheating players

Detect and expel suspected cheating players

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Cross-sector

3 competences
apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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interact with an audience

Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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