BACKGROUND:

ABACUS Counselling, Training and Supervision Ltd is an established leader in providing quality training for the Class 4 and Class 3 NZRB gaming industry in meeting all necessary Host Responsibility requirements under the Gambling Act 2003 and Regulations 2004. In 2007, ABACUS developed the content for the Hospitality Standards Institute’s (HSI) and UCOL’s innovative online course that meets the requirements for the Unit Standard - 21499 Demonstrate Knowledge of Problem Gambling in a Class 4 Gambling Environment and a Racing Act Gambling Establishment.

ABACUS is an:

• NZQA registered Private Training Establishment since 2004
• Approved and trusted trainer for the NZ Racing Board and its nation-wide TAB venues since 2003 in meeting their high standards of training needs
• Approved trainer for Class 4 Trusts throughout New Zealand since 2004

TRAINING:

NZQA registered certificates of attendance will be issued to those who attend the 3 ½ hour training programme. This training will qualify to meet both Class 3 NZRB and Class 4 under the Gambling Act 2003 and the Racing Act 2003 and their 2004 Regulations requirements. This programme is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and interactive experience required to enable industry staff to approach and provide information to customers and others who may be experiencing problem gambling harm. It will also assist staff to meet harm minimisation audit requirements of venues Trusts, the NZ Racing Board, and the DIA for Class 3 and 4 standards of the Gambling Act 2003. This programme is continuously evaluated for design and training quality.

ENROLMENT:

ABACUS takes pride in having experienced and well qualified trainers available throughout New Zealand, which can meet the demands of timely localised training that is cost-effective. At ABACUS Head Office, the administrative team coordinates Harm Minimisation Workshop training dates for over 25 locations throughout New Zealand on a 3 to 6 monthly cycle each year depending on demand. They continuously keep local venue and area management informed of up coming training opportunities and are pleased to coordinate training for special requests. Individual Trust staff can attend on a per capita basis at any of the scheduled training sessions.

CONTACT:

For more training schedule information please contact:
ABACUS Operations Manager, Lee Revell, on 09 360 6957 or by email - lee@acts.co.nz