Student Portal SEM 2 2023 - Playground Safety Inspectors Australia

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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Australia

SEMESTER 2 2023

Assessment

Access assessment tasks and templates.

Practical Demonstration

Review Trainer inspection on-site demonstration self-paced videos.

Additional Resources

Free resources exclusive to Certified Playground Safety Inspectors

Blog

Safety First: AS 4422 (Int):2022 Playground Surfacing and Its Interim Release

Playgrounds that Embrace All Abilities: AS 1428.1:2021 and Its Impact on Inclusive Design

AS 16630 (2021): A Game-Changer in Outdoor Fitness Equipment Standards

The Latest Standard for Skateparks: AS EN 14974 (2021)

What Are the Latest Trends in Playground Design in Australia?

Ensuring Safety and Fun: Australian Standards for Playground Equipment and Surfacing

Enhancing Safety and Fun: AS 4685 Part 1-6 (2021) Update for Playground Equipment and Surfacing

Why Is Compliance with Playground Standards Essential?

Understanding the Four Types of Playground Inspections in Australia

Pricing Playground Inspections: A Guide for New Companies and Sole Traders in Australia

Choosing Age-Appropriate Playground Equipment: Guidelines for Selecting Equipment Suitable for Different Age Groups

Assessment Templates

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Instructions and Criteria | Pdf Download >

Template | Word Doc Download >

Assessment 3 (Level 1-3 Only)

Instructions and Criteria | Pdf Download >

Template | Word Doc Download >

Resources

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Quick Guide - Fall Zones

Quick Guide to AS and Fall Zone Calculations | Pdf Download >

Feedback and Testimonial

Hardcopy Training Feedback | Word Doc Download >

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News

School holiday scare after child falls from playground

School holiday scare after child falls from playground

List of the ‘biggest, most unique, and accessible playgrounds’ in North Jersey

List of the ‘biggest, most unique, and accessible playgrounds’ in North Jersey

School playground closed after water main break causes sinkhole

School playground closed after water main break causes sinkhole

Britain’s playgrounds are turning into ‘no-go areas’ as third of children have been injured.jpg

Britain’s playgrounds are turning into ‘no-go areas’ as third of children have been injured

NSW paramedics treat four people after tree falls in popular playground

NSW paramedics treat four people after tree falls in popular playground

Mom praises quick thinking fire department for freeing daughter stuck in playground equipment

Mom praises quick thinking fire department for freeing daughter stuck in playground equipment

Giant underground rat colony getting evicted for new playground

Giant underground rat colony getting evicted for new playground

List of the most common causes for child injuries revealed to be playground falls!

List of the most common causes for child injuries revealed to be playground falls!

Tree breaks in half over children’s playground

Tree breaks in half over playground, falling on families and children

New ‘eating’ warning sign on playground divides parents

New ‘eating rule’ sign on playground divides parents

NSW playground removed for community safety due to erosion

NSW playground removed for community safety due to erosion

Council to enforce $200 fine for dogs near playground as Melbourne locals blast ‘stupid rule’

Council to enforce $200 fine for dogs near playground as Melbourne locals blast ‘stupid rule’

Million-Dollar funding for asbestos-riddled playground at Sydney school frozen by state government

Million-Dollar funding for asbestos-riddled playground at Sydney school frozen by state government

Syringe is dumped at Moe playground

Syringe is dumped at Moe playground

Arson fire causes extensive damages to playground

Arson fire causes extensive damages to playground

Worlds first bullet-proof playground planned for South Africa

Worlds first bullet-proof playground planned for South Africa

The ‘blame game’ for the asbestos contamination found in Melbourne playgrounds begins

The ‘blame game’ for asbestos contamination found in Melbourne playgrounds begins

Playground vandalised months after costly repair

Playground vandalised months after costly repair

New nursery with mini adventure playground an outdoor classroom opens in Bradford

New nursery with mini adventure playground an outdoor classroom opens in Bradford

Kids inspect renovated DC playground – and they approve!

Kids inspect renovated DC playground – and they approve!

Asbestos detected at three MORE Melbourne playgrounds

Asbestos detected at three MORE Melbourne playgrounds

Primary school gets grant for ground markings on playgrounds

Primary school gets grant for ground markings on playgrounds

Spotswood Melbourne playground landscaper won't answer asbestos questions

Spotswood Melbourne playground landscaper won't answer asbestos questions

Lawsuit filed for 12-year-old girl seriously injured in 2023 full at school playground

Lawsuit filed for 12-year-old girl seriously injured in 2023 full at school playground

Playground looks unrecognisable after extreme makeover

Playground looks unrecognisable after extreme makeover

Parents rightfully concerned about potential hazard to children after latest playground installation

Parents rightfully concerned about potential hazard to children after home playground installation

Twelve playgrounds in Athens to close over safety concerns

Twelve playgrounds in Athens to close over safety concerns

Another playground being removed from park due to neck and head entrapment safety concerns

Another playground being removed from park due to neck and head entrapment safety concerns

Playgrounds are getting a new look

'Playgrounds are getting a new look'

Horrified families find syringes and medical waste washed up on NSW beach directly across from playground

Horrified families find syringes and medical waste washed up on NSW beach directly across from playground

Child suffers life-altering injuries after dog attack on gated playground

Child suffers life-altering injuries after dog attack on gated playground

Vandal’s torch playground and cause £25,000 worth of damages and decimated equipment

Vandal’s torch playground and cause £25,000 worth of damages and decimated equipment

Venomous tiger snake spotted metres from playground in Melbourne

Venomous tiger snake spotted metres from playground in Melbourne

Police warn residents and discourages users of needles after a dozen found at playground

Police warn residents and discourages users of needles after a dozen found at playground

NYC Parks unveils innovative $3.8M restroom project

NYC Parks unveils innovative $3.8M restroom project at Staten Island playground

School officials to replace playground rubber-chip surfacing after determining it unsafe.

School officials to replace playground rubber-chip surfacing after determining it unsafe

City council approves nearly 300k of playground equipment for destroyed park

City council approves nearly 300k of playground equipment for destroyed park

Park begins removing equipment to make room for 4.5 million upgrade project

Park begins removing equipment to make room for 4.5 million upgrade project

“There was inadequate mulch surfacing.” Update on lawsuit against school district for boys’ death fall from slide

“There was inadequate mulch surfacing.” Update on lawsuit against school district for boys’ death fall from slide

Playgrounds to get facelift

Playgrounds to get facelift

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Practical Demonstration

Inspection Tool Kit

Finger Entrapment - Swings

Head Entrapment -Completely Bound Opening

Head Entrapment - Partially Bound and V-Shaped Opening

Clothing/Hair Entrapment - Slide

Clothing/Hair Entrapment - Fireman's Pole

Measurement Points - Swings

Fall Zones - Swings

Fall Zones - Slides

End of practical demonstration section.

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Additional Resources

The following resources is not required to complete our courses but is informative and may aid your understanding and interpretation of the theory, practical and assessment components.

Work Health and Safety

Australian WHS Legislation Made Simple

Learn about Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

Assets

Learn about Asset Registers

Asset Management System (assess 3)

Reporting and Submission

How to caption images on word (for photo report captions)

How to submit using free WeTransfer file share

End of additional resources section.

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