Betting Agency Counter Clerk (Occupation Code : 421203)
The path to becoming a Betting Agency Counter Clerk
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Description
Records and processes customer bets, payments and payouts over the counter at betting agencies for horse and dog racing, and other sports and events.Tasks
Taking bets from customers over the counter for horse racing and other competitive sporting or recreational events.Receiving cash or recording bets electronically.
Issuing tickets and preparing summaries of transactions.
Checking the amounts of money placed on race entrants and updating bookmakers accordingly.
Giving copies of betting records to bookmakers after the closing of bets for each race.
Verifying the identity and account balances of betting agency customers.
Checking the details of winning betting tickets against the betting records, and paying out on winning tickets.
Alternate Occupation Names
Tab Clerk
Tab Operator / Teller / Worker
Totalisator Agency Board Worker
Betting Operator
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Grade 12 Recommended
While a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent is not compulsory to enter this learning pathway, it is highly valued by employers, who set their own entry requirements.
Step 2 : Occupation Regulations
- Betting Administration Courses
Training will be given on the necessary Betting Administration and other relevant courses required by your employer.
Step 3 : Final assessment
- Gambling Licence
You will need to apply to your Provincial Gambling Board for your gambling licence before you can work in this industry. You will need to meet all requirements before a licence will be issued. The requirements include issues such as no criminal record, clear credit history etc.