Casino and Gaming A career in the casino and gaming industry could take you all the way from the slot machines of Blackpool’s Golden Mile to the glitz and glamour of the gaming tables in Las Vegas and Macau. You might even opt for a role on one of the luxury cruise ships and work your way around the world. £20,000 Average salary in this sector 5,000 Annual job openings in the North West Courses Careers Facilities Student and tutor experience Courses In the space of just five weeks, you could learn from industry experts all the skills necessary to become a first-class croupier or take one of our technical courses aimed at giving you the skills necessary to service and maintain electronic gaming equipment. As well as expert tuition, we also invite guest speakers who currently work in the sector and who can provide unique industry insights to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for your future career. Filters Age: - Any -16-1819+Business owner/employeeUniversity Level Qualification Type: - Any -Access to HE DiplomaApprenticeshipsApprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeshipsApprenticeships and TraineeshipsDegree LevelDiploma and Triple DiplomaEmployability - Maths English and DigitalFast Track to DegreeFor BusinessGCSEGatewayProfessionally AccreditedT LevelsUniversity Level ApprenticeshipsUp-skilling and Re-skillingUp-skilling and Re-skilling - Adult Funded Apply Most popular career routes 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 also 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. Facilities Our Bispham campus boasts a simulated in-house casino facility so that you have the opportunity to practice the skills you learn in an environment which very closely replicates what you'll experience at work. Not only does this allow you to experience some of the buzz that comes from working in the gaming industry, but also gives you the opportunity to build your confidence as you also finesse your skills on the card and roulette tables. What our staff and students say: The guidance from the tutors was excellent and they have shown me tricks, industry techniques and procedures that have made me career ready. My goal is to travel the world doing a career I love and get paid brilliantly for it. - Adrian, Level 2 Casino Games Training The training casino is awesome and it has all the tables you need to practise American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker. Shortly after finishing my course, I was offered the job of a lifetime on the Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line. - Tommy, Level 2 Gambling Operations Prev Next