Wheeled Sports Inspection & Maintenance Training Course
This course is aimed at those who are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of wheeled sports facilities (which include BMX, Skateboarding, and inline skating features). It can also be tailored to accommodate facility designers and manufacturers as different levels of experience. (BMX dirt tracks are not included).
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. It is a one day course and is, at the moment, held only on clients’ premises. Please contact the RoSPA Play Safety offices for course fees and date arrangements.
Timing
Start: 9.30
Coffee: 11.00
Lunch: 12.30
End: 4:30
Please note that these times are approximate and may be subject to change.
Training Packs
A training pack is provided and includes a hard copy of the presentation.
Syllabus
- Child/ Young person development
- The Importance of Play/ Recreation
- Accidents, their type, frequency and severity
- Legislation, the appropriate Acts of Parliament and how they may affect the operator and directly the inspector.
- BS PAS 35 and relevant sections of EN1176
- Outline of pr EN14974, where it differs from PAS 35
- Documentation, reporting and importance of record keeping
- A logical and systematic approach to inspecting
- Risk assessment of wheeled sports areas including skateboarding, inline skating and BMX
- Inspection of approaches to wheeled sports areas including signs & road barriers
- Inspection of the nearby wheeled sports surroundings, i.e. shrubbery and gates
- Inspection of the active wheeled sports area within the fenced surround such as seats, litter bins, vegetation, lighting, and non-play items
- Inspection of specific wheeled sports equipment or features including surfacing
- Common faults on popular items Practical onsite inspection
Courses on Clients Premises
The provision of a room with suitable blackout to enable PowerPoint to be shown should be provided, together with a screen and flip chart (RoSPA trainers can provide their own PowerPoint equipment if need be).
Access to a wheeled sports facility is recommended for the practical element of this course and is the client’s responsibility to provide the necessary transportation to and from the sites, and also to provide refreshments and Lunch as necessary.
Please Note:
Attendees must be in good health and physically able to climb and thoroughly inspect equipment onsite.
Due to the practical aspects of this course and possible inclement weather, please wear appropriate clothing.
How to book / Find out more
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Course Outline
This course is aimed at those who are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of wheeled sports facilities (which include BMX, Skateboarding, and inline skating features). It can also be tailored to accommodate facility designers and manufacturers as different levels of experience. (BMX dirt tracks are not included).
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. It is a one day course and is, at the moment, held only on clients’ premises. Please contact the RoSPA Play Safety offices for course fees and date arrangements.
Timing
Start: 9.30
Coffee: 11.00
Lunch: 12.30
End: 4:30
Please note that these times are approximate and may be subject to change.
Training Packs
A training pack is provided and includes a hard copy of the presentation.
Syllabus
- Child/Young person development
- The Importance of Play/Recreation
- Accidents, their type, frequency and severity
- Legislation, the appropriate Acts of Parliament and how they may affect the operator and directly the inspector.
- BS PAS 35 and relevant sections of EN1176
- Outline of pr EN14974, where it differs from PAS 35
- Documentation, reporting and importance of record keeping
- A logical and systematic approach to inspecting
- Risk assessment of wheeled sports areas including skateboarding, inline skating and BMX
- Inspection of approaches to wheeled sports areas including signs & road barriers
- Inspection of the nearby wheeled sports surroundings, i.e. shrubbery and gates
- Inspection of the active wheeled sports area within the fenced surround such as seats, litter bins, vegetation, lighting, and non-play items
- Inspection of specific wheeled sports equipment or features including surfacing
- Common faults on popular items Practical onsite inspection
Courses on Clients Premises
The provision of a room with suitable blackout to enable PowerPoint to be shown should be provided, together with a screen and flip chart (RoSPA trainers can provide their own PowerPoint equipment if need be).
Access to a wheeled sports facility is recommended for the practical element of this course and is the client’s responsibility to provide the necessary transportation to and from the sites, and also to provide refreshments and Lunch as necessary.
Please Note:
Attendees must be in good health and physically able to climb and thoroughly inspect equipment onsite.
Due to the practical aspects of this course and possible inclement weather, please wear appropriate clothing.
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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
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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.
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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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