Schools Play Area Inspection

This course is aimed at school workers responsible for managing the routine (daily/weekly visual inspections) and operational (monthly/quarterly) inspections of their school’s outdoor play areas.

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Overview

This course is aimed at school workers responsible for managing the routine (daily/weekly visual) inspections and operational (monthly/quarterly) inspections of their school’s outdoor play areas. 
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. It is a one-day course and is held on clients' premises.

The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) Schools examination can also be taken on the same day (extra charges apply).

Discounts are available for RoSPA Members.

Content
Syllabus
  • Risk assessment
  • Reporting Procedures
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Legal Aspects
  • Immobilisation of Equipment
  • Timber
  • Steel
  • Plastics
  • Rope
  • Chains and Connections
  • Tyres
  • Different types of surfacing
  • Cleanliness
  • Vegetation
Not Covered:
  • Swings
  • Rocking Equipment
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Wheeled Sports
  • Any Other Equipment with dynamic movement
Equipment covered:
  • Activity Trails
  • Ball Shoots
  • Play Panels
  • Climbing Frames
  • Multi Plays
  • Multi Use Games Areas
  • Outdoor Classrooms
  • Ancillary Equipment, Benches, Bins, Gates, Fences
  • Any Other Static Equipment
  • Tyre Trails
  • Safer Surfacing
Dates, Prices and Locations
Location Duration Price Dates
In-company One-day Call for prices Call for dates

Courses on Clients Premises

The provision of a room is required to enable a PowerPoint presentation to be shown. Access to a well-equipped school play area is required for the practical element of this course and it is the client's responsibility to provide the necessary transportation to and from the site.

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, appropriate clothing should be worn.

Note: The course is charged as a group session for up to 12 people