Y1T
(Year 1 Tech)
Included
- History and current events in Casino Gaming
- Core knowledge required to become a Slot Technician I
- Modular training: learn at your own pace
- Job placement assistance
5 Weeks of Training
Modular training designed for your convenience. Complete as slow or as fast as you want or need.
GETT Live Weekly Q&As
Chat with us every week, Q&As available for every student, no matter how far they are in the course.
Week 1 Training
Intro to Modern Slots
Content includes:
• History of slot machines
• Today’s Manufacturers
• Current gaming operations
• Today’s gaming revenue
Anatomy of a Slot Machine
Content includes:
• Basic anatomy of a slot machine
Tech Job Descriptions
Content includes:
• Hands on examples of machines
• Slot technician and sales testimonials
• Game manual overview
• Self marketing
Week 1 Quiz
Content includes:
• 10-question multiple choice quiz
Week 2 Training
ESD Training
Content Includes:
• Intro to ESD
• Basic ESD safety measures
• Best practices
Monitors
Content includes:
• Types of Monitors
• Anatomy of a Monitor
• Touch Screens
Replacing Monitor Parts
Content includes:
• Monitor Part replacement
• Touch Glass replacement
CPU
Content includes:
• Anatomy of a CPU
Troubleshooting CPUs
Content Includes:
• Common CPU Problems
• Basic diagnosis and repair
Week 2 Quiz
Content includes:
• 10-question multiple choice quiz
Week 3 Training
Power Supplies
Content includes:
• Types of power supplies
• Basic understanding of power distribution
• Safety measures when handling power/electricity
Buttons
Content includes:
• Types of Buttons
Button Decks
Content Includes:
• Types of button decks
• Bash Button dissasembly and repair
• Touch sensor replacement for touch screen button decks
Other Parts of a Slot Machine
Content includes:
• Fans
• Lights
• Switches
• Fuses
Casino Environment
Content includes:
• Chairs
• Bases
• Locks and Keys
Week 3 Quiz
Content includes:
• 10-question multiple choice quiz
Week 4 Training
Slot Machine Math Basics
Content includes:
• Bonusing
• Progressives
• Jackpots
• Slot Machine Math
Bill Validators
Content includes:
• Repairing
• Heads
• Cash Cans
• Cleaning and Trouble-shooting
Ticket Printers
Content Includes:
• Repairing
• Loading tickets
• Cleaning and Troubleshooting
Player Tracking Units
Content includes:
• Types of player tracking units
• How player tracking units connect to slot machines
Casino Environment
Content includes:
• On-floor tool kit necessities
• Slot machine management and handling on the casino floor
• Security
• Hand-held communication tools
• How to handle guest concerns (TEDI Method)
• Cleaning and sanitizing
Week 4 Quiz
Content includes:
• 10-question multiple-choice quiz
Week 5 Training
Slot Machine Careers
Content includes:
• Types of careers that are available in the gaming industry
Tax Collection
Content includes:
• What makes a jackpot tax-deductible
Website Navigation
Content Includes:
• How to navigate and effectively search for parts
Job Applications and Interview Basics
Content includes:
• Slot Technician I requirments
• What to include in your application
• How to Prepare for an interview
• Common interview questions
Dismantling and Assembly of a Slot Machine
Content includes:
• Walkthrough on dismantling a slot machine
• Walkthrough on fully assembling a slot machine
Week 5 Quiz
Content includes:
• 10-question multiple choice quiz
Y1T Final
Final Exam for Y1T Certification
Content includes:
• Overview of the course
• 30-question multiple choice quiz
(70% or better to receive certification)