Class Catalog

21 Dealers School
107 clock hours - 4.45 weeks - 5 semester credit hours - Tuition $675.00

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the game. Casino variations and proper single deck, double deck and shoe procedures are discussed in detail. Procedures used for game protection are explained in check cutting, shuffling, turning cards, counting and clearing the layout.

Credit play, fills, pit procedures and proper suiting and sorting the deck are presented.

Mastery of the physical skills of dealing are essential for success in this career field.

The student will have "hands on" training in the simulated casino laboratory developing these skills and applying the principles and procedures learned during lecture class.

Mini-Baccarat Dealers School
72 clock hours - 3 weeks - 3.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $400.00

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the game. Proper dealing procedure, game protection, check cutting, shuffling, cutting decks, use of shoe, taking and paying, commissions and marking are covered.

Lecture on converting, forced draws, forced stands, dealer calls, bankroll fills, credits, credit play and customer courtesy are covered in detail.

Laboratory hours are spent mastering the physical skills of the game.

Professional Bartending
60 clock hours - 2.5 weeks - 3.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $650.00

This program objective is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfy the entry level requirements of this profession.

Every part of your bartending school training takes place in a cocktail lounge classroom. You learn bartending by doing, just like on the job training. Our exclusive hands on bartending school training methods make it easy and fun to learn bartending. Our bartending school has a full modern working bar with multiple student workstations. During the bartending school training, our instructors show you how, and than you go behind the bar and practice making the drinks.

Bar Set Up and Equipment -This phase of your training will take you behind are full working bar. You will learn how to set up the bar and work station for the working day. You will learn how to use and maintain all the tools of bartending.

Mixology -This is the art of mixing drinks. You will learn over 100 basic and fancy drinks. This part of the training teaches you the principles of mixology that will allow you to make hundreds of other cocktails. At the completion of this section of the training, you will be certified to work in every type of establishment.

Speed Techniques - In this section of the bartending school training, you will learn how to prepare drinks quickly and accurately.

Fruit Cutting and Garnishes - You will learn how to cut fruit and decorate tropical and specialty cocktails.

Profit Pouring - You will learn suggestive selling techniques that increase bar sales and tips.

Liquors - During this section of the bartending school training, you will learn the differences between the various liquors you will be working with.

Wines -This section of the training will give you will a basic understanding of wine service, tasting, and the differences between different types of wines.

Beer - You will learn how to pour draft beer and tap a keg.

Customer Service - In this phase of the training you learn how to give efficient courteous service. Knowing how to give good service equals good tips that mean money in your pocket. The Reno Tahoe Job Training Academy believes that knowledge of customer service is as important as knowing how to make drinks. Bartending is a profession where you make a substantial part of your income through tips. Knowing how to give the good service means more money in your pocket.

Alcohol Awareness - You are taught how to serve alcohol with care and awareness. Many states now require bartenders to have this training before licensing.

Interviewing Techniques and Resumes - You will learn successful interviewing for a bartending position. How to fill out an application, resume preparation, how to dress and answer interview questions are topics discussed.

Craps/Dice Dealing School
150 clock hours - 6.25 weeks - 7 semester credit hours - Tuition $945.00

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the game. Proper dealing procedures and game protection are explained for line bets, come bets, check cutting, stick handling, stick calls, totaling and converting, bankroll fills and credits, credit play, table protection and customer courtesy.

Procedures and formulas for calculating correct bet payoffs in proposition bets, buy bets, odds for come bets and don't come bets. A crap dealer is expected to maintain control over the most hectic game in the casino.

The dealer must efficiently and accurately collect, place and pay multiple bets in seconds. The student will have "hands on" training in the simulated laboratory developing these skills and applying the principles and procedures covered during lecture class.

Keno Writing School
120 clock hours - 5 weeks - 5.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $742.50 days of such

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the game. Straight, multi-game and way tickets are taught in detail.

Computerized and manual systems are covered. Proper procedures in writing tickets, running, calling, punching, payoffs and helping to instruct players are presented.

Laboratory hours are spent developing the skills taught in lecture. The student also develops teaching skills to teach the play of the game to novice players.

Pai_Gow Poker School
85 clock hours - 3.5 weeks - 4 semester credit hours - Tuition $540.00

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the game.

Proper procedures and game protection is presented for check cutting, shuffling, cutting deck, dealing procedures, turning cards, ranking order and placement, house banker and player banker, making change, paying bets and collecting commission.

The simulated casino laboratory is used by the students to master the skills of the game and properly setting the hands.

Poker School
85 clock hours - 3.5 weeks - 4 semester credit hours - Tuition $540.00

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the games.

Extensive time is spent covering the ranking order of poker hands, shills,check cutting, making change and handling money, shuffling, cutting the deck, grip and delivery. Limits, antes, buy-ins and forced bets will be covered. Skills in handling customer disputes and instructing new players will be developed.

Laboratory hours are spent mastering the physical skills of the game.

Roulette School
120 clock hours - 5 weeks - 5.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $742.50

Students will first learn the rules, object and terminology of the games.

Proper procedures and game protection is presented for check cutting, moving checks, spinning ball, marking, picking up checks, converting and totaling, bankroll fills and credits, credit play and customer courtesy.

Procedures and formulas for calculating correct payoffs are presented.

Casino Dealing Level I

313 clock hours - 13 weeks - 14.5 credit hours - Tuition $1,957.50. This program objective is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a challenging career with a casino as a Twenty-One, Roulette and Pai-Gow Dealer.

Casino Dealing Level II

378 clock hours - 15.7 weeks - 17.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $2,362.50. This program objective is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a challenging position with a casino as a Twenty-One, Craps and Roulette Dealer.

Casino Dealing Level III

620 clock hours - 25.75 weeks - 29 semester credit hours - Tuition $3,912.50. This program objective is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a challenging career in the casino industry. This six game program is designed for those for those who wish not only to deal the games, but to advance within the casino industry into casino surveillance, pit supervision or other administrative positions. Knowledge in dealing Twenty-One, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Pia-Gow Poker and Mini-Baccarat is a fundamental in advancement in the casino industry.

Professional Bartending

60 clock hours - 2.5 weeks - 3.5 semester credit hours - Tuition $650.00. This program objective is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfy the entry level requirements of this profession.

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