Playground Inspection and Maintenance One-Day Training Course

Course Outline

This course is aimed at those who are responsible for the routine (the daily/weekly) inspections. The RPII exam for routine Inspections can also be taken on the same day (extra charges apply).

A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course.

Those completing the course will be eligible to take the Register of Play Inspectors International exam for Routine Inspections. This can be organized on the same day and in which case the maximum number of attendees is reduced slightly.

Syllabus

• Child development
• The Importance of Play
• Accidents, their type, frequency and severity
• Legal, the appropriate Acts of Parliament and how they may affect the operator and directly the inspector.
• EN1176 Part 7 and other relevant sections of EN1176
• Documentation, reporting and importance of record keeping
• A logical and systematic approach to inspecting including risk assessment
• Inspection of approaches to playground including signs, traffic, road barriers etc
• Inspection of the immediate playground surroundings, vegetation, fences, gates etc.
• Inspection of the active playground area within the fenced surround, seats, litter bins, vegetation, lighting, other furniture and non-play items
• Inspection of specific play equipment or play features including surfacing.
• Common faults on popular items
• Practical site inspection

Training Pack
A training pack will need to be purchased at the cost of £20 per person, this includes a training manual and a copy of our publication 'Routine Inspection of Children's Playgrounds'.

Timing
Start 9.30 Coffee 11.00 Lunch 12.30 End 4.30

Courses on Clients Premises
In this case the provision of a room with suitable blackout to enable overheads or PowerPoint to be provided and a screen, (RoSPA trainers can provide their own Overhead/PowerPoint equipment).

Access to a playground is essential for the practical element of this course and exam (if desired) and is the client’s responsibility to provide the necessary transportation to and from the play area if necessary.

Please note:
Attendees must be in good health and physically able to climb and thoroughly inspect play equipment on-site. Due to the practical aspects of this course and possible inclement weather, please wear appropriate clothing.

Interested in making a booking? Booking forms for each course date are available to download here.

Related Courses:

You might also be interested in the following courses:

• Playground Inspection and Maintenance - Two-Day Training Course
  (Optional Level 2 RPII exam)
• Fully Enclosed Play Equipment Management and Maintenance Training Course
• Wheeled Sports Inspection and Maintenance Course
• EN1176 Update - One-Day Training Course

Related information:

The Play Safety [Play Safety] section of the web site has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of playground safety, in addition to details of playground inspections, awards and play safety around the world.

For further details or to book a course, contact the Training Manager:
Tel: +44 (0)1367 244600
Email Alyson Pugh: apugh@rospaplaysafety.co.uk

Training for Inspections, Standards and Risk Assessment

One Day Course
This one day training course provides a basic introduction to inspecting and maintaining children's playgrounds. It is designed for staff members who have day-to-day responsibility for playground safety and inspections. This highly visual presentation is ideal for small groups up to fifteen. Basic requirements are for a comfortable room with good blackout. Access to playground for a practical site inspection is required. Course notes and a Certificate of Attendance are provided.

Two Day Course
This two day training course provides a basic introduction to inspecting and maintaining children's playgrounds. It is designed for staff members who have day-to-day responsibility for playground safety. This highly visual presentation is ideal for small group up to fifteen. Basic requirements are for a comfortable room with good blackout. Access to a playground for a practical site inspection is required. Course notes and a Certificate of Attendance are provided.

Other Courses
We can provide courses to cover a wide range of topics related to play safety. These can be tailored to your specific requirements.

For further details or to book a course, contact the Training Manager:
Tel: +44 (0)1367 244600
Email Alyson Pugh: apugh@rospaplaysafety.co.uk

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