Level 1-2 Operational

All prices are AUD and GST inclusive.

Attendance Only (2-days training only, no assessment) $ 1760 | ONLINE $1560

Standard Level 1-2 Operational (Certification)  $2,200 | ONLINE $1,900 

Recertification Level 1-2 Operational $1,980 | ONLINE $1,680

Recertification Level 1 Routine Visual UPGRADE to Level 1-2 Operational 2,035 | ONLINE $1,735

DISCOUNTS

• We offer up to 15% discount for recertification (i.e., you have attended a training course in the past 3 years)
• Group bookings of 3+, 5+ or 10+ will receive 5%, 7% or 10% discount respectively
• Private in-house training is available upon request for large group bookings of ~10 with up to 15% discount

QUOTE

If you would like a formal quote for multiple courses, confirm group booking and recertification discounts please send a message or complete our quote request form.

PAYMENT

We accept Purchase Order, electronic funds transfer (EFT) and card payment (note 2.2% merchant fee). Please advise of your payment terms in the registration form.

FACE TO FACE

DAY 1 8:30 – 4:30  Training Venue

DAY 2 8:30 – 2:30  Training Venue + 2:30 – 4:30 Local Playground Practical (not assessed)

DAY 3 8:30 – 12:30 Training Venue Open Book Exam (can be completed online upon request)

ONLINE

Please note time zone of selected online stream

DAY 1 8:30 – 4:30  Live Stream

DAY 2 8:30 – 2:30  Live Stream

ASSESSMENT

Assess 1: submit in person or online via email or file share after training completion (extension available upon request)

Assess 2: submit by email or file share 3 weeks after training completion (extension or or short course option available upon request)

This course is three days of condensed training (16 hours total) and assessment (4 hours on day 3) completed in person and one take-home assessment to be completed and submitted within 3 weeks of training completion.

The delivery of this course is split into theory component, practical skills sessions and assessment at a training venue and identified park playgrounds nearby.

Theory

Day 1 and 2 consists of a slide-show presentation from the trainer providing a detailed overview and guide of several key areas in the playground equipment and surfacing standards and best practices relating to the design, layout, management, risk control, inspections and installations of playgrounds. Prior to training commencement, you will receive a training package which will include our ~300 pg. manual developed by our trainer with continuous review since 2000. This resource covers all lecture content presented by the trainer and topics such as (but not limited to) playground history and introduction, injury and statistics, surfacing, guide to Standards, risk management, manufacturer instructions, operator instructions, playground safety audit, signage, shade/sun protection, outdoor fitness/gym/exercise equipment, hazard identification, and information required to complete your assessments and future playground operations. 

Individual and/or additional copies of our manual are available upon request. Please contact us to purchase.

Practical

Day 2 consists of a two hour on-site practical session at a playground in close proximity to the training venue accompanied by the trainer where you will conduct a detailed compliance exercise to check conformity to Australian Standards and best industry accepted practices. The trainer encourages attendees to bring their inspection kits to utilise at this session (if available) or will have the opportunity to use of the trainers tool inspection kit at the session.

We now also provide a webpage for optional student review and specifically for our online attendees who are unable to attend our face-to-face training practical session. Our trainer introduces you to a Standard inspectors kit, and demonstrates probe testing procedures such as finger, head, head and neck entrapments, swing measurement points, the height of fall and impact areas, slide and swing fall zones and toggle test, and fireman’s pole toggle test. 

Assessment

Note the following is only a small description of the assessment details. Full instructions will be provided in the assessment coversheets.

You will be assessed based on:

Assessment 1 – open book exam

Provided as a hard copy on day 3 of training, you are to independently complete a written open book assessment consisting of multiple choice and short answers covering Routine Visual and Operational inspector levels within ~2 hours at the venue. You are permitted to consult references (e.g. manual, current Australian Standards for playground equipment and surfacing) to answer questions. This assessment calls for organisation, analysis and judgement during completion rather than memorisation. In this assessment you are expected to obtain a score of 100% to demonstrate competency – if any questions are incorrect, the trainer will indicate for your review and reattempt. Assessment 1 results will be provided prior to your departure from the training venue on day 3.

Assessment 2 – visual routine and operational inspections and reports 

Provided to you as a hardcopy in your training package and electronically after training completion, participants complete set tasks such as inspection checklists, asset registers, photographic reports and risk assessments for three playground inspections (1x routine visual, 2x operational) within 3 weeks of training completion.

Assessment 2 is competency based and is assessed by the trainer against a marking guide after the specified submission date. If competency is not demonstrated, participants will be notified of the missing evidence and reattempt details.

We are confident that after successful completion of our training and assessments participants will develop with greater competence and can be confident they have been provided with the knowledge and ability to carry out their duties in the best possible manner.

Upon successful completion of training and assessments, participants will be issued a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Australia certificate demonstrating competency to Level 1 Routine Visual and Level 2 Operational Inspector.  

Certification demonstrates your dedication to your profession and provides verification that you are deemed competent and trained to effectively use the tools and skills required in the industry. There is no occupational licensing, legislative or requirement for you to have certification with Playground Safety Inspectors Australia… it can be considered good practice, a nation-wide joint effort and accepted as an industry-standard benchmark and states you have been deemed competent through training and assessment. 

Learn more about inspector certification here.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The following topics are covered in this course’s training and assessments:

• Recognition of the range of playground equipment, surrounding park facilities and services relevant to the industry
• The range, use and safety parameters of playground equipment and park facilities, their material construction and maintenance requirements
• Identify and determine the purpose of the inspection and playground equipment and
  surrounding facilities to be inspected 
• Understanding of the principles and practices of routine visual, operational and comprehensive playground inspections
• Understanding of environmental conditions on playground equipment and surrounding facilities and inspection activities
• Practical understanding of terminology used to describe different components of playground equipment, surrounding facilities and relevant services
• Knowledge and ability to interpret the applicable Australian Standards, specifications and legal requirements
• Understanding of inspection/auditing procedures and techniques and legal enterprise reporting requirements for recommendations on maintenance, repair and replacement of playground equipment and surrounding facility’s
• Knowledge of effective maintenance and repair work to end use of the facilities and equipment and the safety of users
• Knowledge of relevant national industry standards AS 4685:2021 parts 1-6, AS 4685:11:2014, AS 4422:2016, AS 4685.0:2017
• Interpret design symbols and terminology 
• Prepare and carry out routine visual, operational and comprehensive inspection of playgrounds
• Work health and safety legislative requirements and codes of practice
• Carry out pre-operational checks on tools and equipment
• Create 2D site plans
• Identification of environmental risks and impacts and non-conformity in playground equipment and surrounding facilities in reference to relevant Australian Standards and work health and safety requirements
• Hazard identification, assessment and control methods
• Determine and evaluate extent of problems, serious issues and possible workplace health and safety hazards or risks present (and implement controls)
• Rate and evaluate condition of playground equipment and surrounding facilities
• Determine age and calculate lifespan of existing playground equipment and surrounding facilities
• Estimate repair and replacement costs
• Information management systems
• Investigation and understanding of possible hazards and risks associated encountered by visitors utilising the playground and surrounding facilities and when conducting an inspection of playgrounds and the controls that can be put in place to remove or minimise
• Playground equipment installation methods, intended use and users and safety parameters
• Able to document and report requirements, procedures and materials used during playground inspection
• Determine degree of urgency and ability to report urgent situations
• Ability to proforma reporting and work procedure documents
• Ability to complete and submit inspection checklists and associated reports