National Gaming Academy
Train for a career in the gaming industry and travel to some of the world’s most exotic destinations.
In just five weeks, we’ll teach you the specialist skills needed to start a successful career as a croupier. You’ll learn how to deal American Roulette, Blackjack and one of the many varieties of poker as well as develop high quality customer service skills.
Alternatively, you could gain the specialist skills needed to start a successful career as a gaming machine attendant. You’ll learn all about gaming machine maintenance and fault diagnosis as well as develop high quality customer service skills.
All of the training takes place in our simulated casino environment, with expert tutors and guest speakers from industry providing a real-life learning experience that will adequately equip you for your future career.
Discover how the National Gaming Academy at B&FC can help you begin or advance your career in the gaming industry. Contact us on T 01253 504 343 or E gaming@blackpool.ac.uk.
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Gaming is one of the UK’s fastest growing industries, with a rising number of opportunities opening up for professionally qualified gaming staff. A career in gaming can be hugely exciting since casinos have a real buzz as well as presenting the chance to travel to some of the world’s most exotic destinations.
Employment opportunities:
Casino Croupier
The North West has a thriving gaming industry with more than 20 casinos, four of which are located in Blackpool. Through our excellent relations with the industry, students enjoy a high graduate to employment rate, many of whom we have helped to secure interviews and eventual employment with casinos locally. If you are over 21, there’s the opportunity to access exciting opportunities on board cruise ships with our long-term partner Carnival.
Gaming Machine Maintenance
With 5,000 gaming machines requiring regular servicing and maintenance, Blackpool offers excellent career opportunities in this area.
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Why choose B&FC?
Employability First
With more than 1,000 employer partnerships, our work with employers has earned us the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
Expert Tutors
Our tutors are specialists in their subjects and help you develop the skills you need to be successful. They regularly spend time in industry to keep their knowledge and experience up-to-date.
Personalised Learning
Your own personal progress tutor will help you to settle in, keep you informed about upcoming events and provide ongoing support and guidance. We also offer confidential counselling.
Learning Support
If you have a disability (including a specific learning or mental health difficulty) we will help you to access the support needed to manage your studies as independently as possible.
Getting Here
With our FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass, eligible students get unlimited use of any Blackpool Transport bus or tram. From 2019, we’ll also be offering a FREE circular bus service.
Eligibility applies
Career Planning
Our free careers service includes expert advice and resources to help with making career choices, applying to university and coaching to get you ready for employment.
Students' Union
Our Students' Union runs a variety of clubs, societies and events, all aimed at giving you the best student experience possible. You could also get involved as a rep or elected officer.
Sports
Sports are big at B&FC and there are lots of fitness activities and College teams for you to join, facilitated through our all-weather pitch, sports hall and fitness suite.
Food and Drink
From smoothies to sub rolls, we offer a wide range of low-cost food and drink plus a FREE healthy breakfast for everyone and FREE meals for eligible students.
Eligibility applies
Work experience opportunities
We can help you secure a job with employers such as Carnival Corporation, Genting Casinos, Grosvenor Casino, Aspers Casino and Coral Island Casino and Arcade.
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Industry-standard facilities
All training takes place in our simulated casino environment.
Learn how to deal American Roulette, Blackjack and one of the many varieties of poker on our spectacular gaming tables.
Our gaming machine workshop is superbly equipped to ensure you develop your machine maintenance skills to the required industry standard.
Fun casino events provide an opportunity to practise your skills as well as discover how to deliver high quality customer service.
How to find us
Park Road
Blackpool
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Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
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Squires Gate Lane
Blackpool
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