Program Description
This series of courses prepares students with the skills needed to become casino table game dealers. Certification in any two casino dealer games makes students job ready for any casino table game positions.
Each certificate requires successful completion of Introduction to Casino Gaming which includes Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) alcohol awareness certification. Instruction also includes casino job interview techniques and casino dealer job audition training.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will receive a TIPS Certification Card.
External Credential:
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion for each game course completed from Casino Dealer School.
Certifying Organization:
Casino Dealer School, Bensalem, PA
www.buckscasinoschool.com
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
http://www.gettips.com/
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED (preferred for job placement); and minimum age of 21. Must pass a drug test and criminal background check to be licensed as a casino dealer
Good mental math skills are needed to be successful in this career program
Application Process
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
To enter the program, all students must take HSL 091, Introduction to Casino Gaming. For currently licensed casino dealers who register for additional game training, the HSL 091 will be waived. Please show your license the first day of class.
Poker Dealer Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series
|
|
HSL 092
|
Casino Poker Dealer
|
80
|
Include in course cost.
|
$795
$50/$745
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
100
|
NA
|
$1090
T-$100/F-$990
|
Blackjack/ Baccarat Dealer Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL100
|
Casino Baccarat Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
180
|
NA
|
$1685
T-$150/F-$1535
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
200
|
NA
|
$1980
T-$200/F-$1780
|
Blackjack/ Poker Dealer Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 092
|
Casino Poker Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$795
T-$50/F-$745
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
180
|
NA
|
$1785
T-$150/F-$1635
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
200
|
NA
|
$2080
T-$200/F-$1880
|
Blackjack/Craps Dealer Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 094
|
Casino Craps Procedures
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 095
|
Casino Craps Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
260
|
NA
|
$2380
T-$200/F-$2180
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
280
|
NA
|
$2675
T-$250/F-$2425
|
Blackjack/ Pai Gow Poker Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 098
|
Casino Pai Gow Poker Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
180
|
NA
|
$1685
T-$150/F-$1535
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
200
|
NA
|
$1980
T-$200/F-$1780
|
Blackjack/ Pai Gow Tiles Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 099
|
Casino Pai Gow Tiles Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
180
|
NA
|
$1685
T-$150/F-$1535
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
200
|
NA
|
$1980
T-$200/F-$1780
|
Blackjack/ Roulette Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 097
|
Casino Roulette Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
180
|
NA
|
$1685
T-$150/F-$1535
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
200
|
NA
|
$1980
T-$200/F-$1780
|
Master Casino Dealer Certificate:
|
Course Number
|
Course
Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
Prerequisite:
|
|
HSL 091
|
Introduction to Casino Gaming
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
$50/F-$245
|
|
Course Series:
|
|
HSL 093
|
Casino Blackjack Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 096
|
Casino Carnival Games Dealer
|
20
|
Included in course cost.
|
$295
T-$50/F-$245
|
|
HSL 092
|
Casino Poker Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$795
T-$50/F-$745
|
|
HSL 100
|
Casino Baccarat Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 094
|
Casino Craps Procedures
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 095
|
Casino Craps Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 098
|
Casino Pai Gow Poker Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 099
|
Casino Pai Gow Tiles Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
HSL 097
|
Casino Roulette Dealer
|
80
|
Included in course cost.
|
$695
T-$50/F-$645
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
660
|
NA
|
$5955
T-$450/F-$5505
|
|
Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
680
|
NA
|
$6250
T-$500/F-$5750
|
Additional Information
Career Opportunities:
Legalization of gambling in the State of Maryland has provided employment opportunities in the gaming industry, including positions for Casino Table Game Dealers. Casinos require an individual to be certified in two casino dealer games to be job-ready for a casino table position.
Skills for Success:
Outstanding people skills, including the ability to interact with others with courtesy and tact; punctual and prepared to work; well-groomed, professional appearance; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to follow safety rules and regulations; ability to complete assigned tasks on time; good math skills.
Program Contact Information
Director :
Evelyn Weaver
eweaver@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-5840
Hunt Valley, Room 106
Administrative Assistant:
Danielle Bennett
dbennett@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4925
Catonsville, BESS 100
