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Slot Technology

Slot Tech Boot Camp

Discover A New Career Path in Slot Technology

Get empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to become a slot technician specialist.

Taught exclusively by leading experts and operators, CSN now offers a 48-hour, four-week slot technician class that will prepare students for a career in the casino industry. CSN has partnered with MGMRI, Boyd Gaming, JCM Global, Century Gaming, and NGP slots to create a hands-on experience that will ensure students have the skills necessary to succeed in a gaming/slot technology career.

Upon completion of the class, students will receive three credits for ET 138B Introduction to Slot Machine Technology, towards a CSN Engineering Technology: Slot Technology Associate of Applied Science or Certificate of Achievement. This in-person program will ensure students have the knowledge and skills to build their slot technician career. Positions start as high as $20 per hour with benefits.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the slot technology industry and take your career to the next level. Enroll today and join the ranks of other successful slot technician professionals.

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Enroll in the Boot Camp as a Guest or Credit Student

Guest Student

Apply as a guest student if you wish to take the boot camp but do not plan to pursue a degree.

Degree-Seeking Students

Apply as a degree-seeking student to complete the Engineering Technology: Slot Technology Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate.

The Slot Technology Boot Camp completes the ET 138B - Introduction to Slot Machine Technology class.

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Current Schedule

Date	Time	Class
10/16/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Intro to slot machines/EGMs ESD and safety training Lab 1: Practice ESD fundamentals
10/17/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Intro to slot machines/EGMs ESD and safety training Lab 1: Practice ESD fundamentals
10/18/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Machine operator modes Lab 2: Menu Navigation
10/19/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Machine operator modes Lab 2: Menu Navigation
10/23/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Key chip/Set fundamentals Lab 3: Key chip/Set Chip various EGMs
10/24/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Key chip/Set fundamentals Lab 3: Key chip/Set Chip various EGMs
10/25/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Player Tracking Fundamentals Lab 4: Set up EGMs to communicate with the player tracking system.
10/26/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Player Tracking Fundamentals Lab 4: Set up EGMs to communicate with the player tracking system.
10/30/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Bill Acceptors fundamentals Lab 5: Use various equipment to troubleshoot BVs and load software Upgrade from older BVs to newer ones, and Preventative maintenance
10/31/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Bill Acceptors fundamentals Lab 5: Use various equipment to troubleshoot BVs and load software Upgrade from older BVs to newer ones, and Preventative maintenance
11/01/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Printer fundamentals: LCD Troubleshooting Lab 6: Printer Fundamentals, troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance and LCD troubleshooting
11/02/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Printer fundamentals: LCD Troubleshooting Lab 6: Printer Fundamentals, troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance and LCD troubleshooting
11/06/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	EGM Theme Conversions LCD troubleshooting and repair Lab 7: Convert various EGM game themes and enroll them to into a player tracking system
11/07/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	EGM Theme Conversions LCD troubleshooting and repair Lab 7: Convert various EGM game themes and enroll them to into a player tracking system
11/08/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Advanced Troubleshooting Learn the 10 steps of troubleshooting Lab 8: Apply 10 steps of troubleshooting to troubleshoot various EGMS
11/09/2023	9 a.m. - Noon	Advanced Troubleshooting Learn the 10 steps of troubleshooting Lab 8: Apply 10 steps of troubleshooting to troubleshoot various EGMS

Need more information? Email us at Engineering.Technology@csn.edu

Slot Technology Is a Launchpad For High Tech Careers

There is only one accredited college in the nation offering an academic program in slot technology and it’s right here in Nevada.

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and University (NWCCU) and offers a 4-week boot camp, an associate degree, and a certificate in slot technology. Part of CSN’s engineering technology department, the program prepares students to repair and maintain slot machines, but they graduate with much broader career options. Today’s bank Automated Teller Machines and self-checkout machines at supermarkets share much of the same cutting-edge technology as slot machines, so our graduates are prepared to work in a variety of industries.

Science and technology have always been a part of gaming, but never more so than today. While slots have included electronic components since the 1960s, today’s machines are sophisticated computers that are often networked into a central system.

CSN offers three pathways for those wishing to enter the field of slot technology: a 4-week bootcamp, a one-year certificate of achievement, or a two-year associate of applied science degree. Both programs prepare students for careers in the ever-evolving world of planning, designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining today’s technological devices.

The average annual wage for slot technicians is $34,000 nationally and $43,000 in Nevada, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At CSN, we teach students in the associate degree program about electronics, computers, networking, gaming laws and management, and much more. They also must take all required general education courses for an associate degree, such as math, communication and science.

Like many technology-focused fields today, this is one where technicians must constantly keep up with changes and new technology. In addition to training new technicians, CSN also provides training for local working technicians who are required to their skills keep up to date.

FAQs

Is registration completed online?

Yes. For complete details, contact:

Program Director
Glen Hortizuela
Glen.Hortizuela@csn.edu
Engineering.Technology@csn.edu
702-651-2736

Is there a deadline to register?

Applicants must be enrolled before class starts. It is not advisable to miss any days or an hour of this boot camp.

What are the qualifications necessary to enroll?

The slot technology boot camp is open to persons aged 18 or older. There are no prior education requirements. Students must be enrolled as a guest or degree-seeking student.

How much does this program cost?

Can you use financial aid, grants, or scholarships?

Which payment options are available?

What kind of technology is required to complete this program

No special technology is required. All equipment is provided by CSN. The class is a hands-on learning environment including inner workings of a game machine, viewing the technology, tinkering with it, putting it back together, and if it doesn’t work, troubleshooting the answer.

What careers can this boot camp prepare me for?

Students who complete the boot camp will attain the necessary skills to be employed as an entry-level slot technician. To work on the casino floor, persons must be aged 21 or older. There are also opportunities as a slot assembler/fabricator/technician in gaming manufacturing companies, such as Aristocrat, and IGT, for persons aged 18 or older.

Will there be job placement?

Representatives from our gaming industry partners speak to our students, during the class, and will accept resumes and applications.