Training & Certification

Courses

Level 1
Routine Visual

Learn and apply visual inspection and identification of playground equipment and surface hazards.

Level 1-2
Operational

Learn and apply visual inspection and identification of playground equipment and surface hazards.

Level 1-3
Comprehensive

Learn and apply identification of non-conformance to the AS 4422 and AS 4685 series post-installation and annual.

Host Training

In-house private training available for large group bookings and Council – send a message for a quote and available dates

East Gippsland Shire Council Nov 2022
Ararat Rural City Council October 2022
Newcastle City Council August 2022
Fraser Coast Regional Council QLD March 2022
Eurobodalla Shire Council NSW March 2022
TRAINING COMPLETE – Fraser Coast Regional Council QLD November 2021
TRAINING COMPLETE – Gold Coast City Council QLD November 2021
TRAINING COMPLETE – Darwin City Council NT June 2021
TRAINING COMPLETE – City of Mount Gambier SA May 2021
playground inspector training and certification
TRAINING COMPLETE – Moreton Bay Regional Council QLD May 2021
playground inspector training and certification
TRAINING COMPLETE – Noosa Shire Council QLD May 2021

Blog

Safety First: AS 4422 (Int):2022 Playground Surfacing and Its Interim Release
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Playgrounds that Embrace All Abilities: AS 1428.1:2021 and Its Impact on Inclusive Design
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AS 16630 (2021): A Game-Changer in Outdoor Fitness Equipment Standards
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The Latest Standard for Skateparks: AS EN 14974 (2021)
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What Are the Latest Trends in Playground Design in Australia?
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Ensuring Safety and Fun: Australian Standards for Playground Equipment and Surfacing
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Enhancing Safety and Fun: AS 4685 Part 1-6 (2021) Update for Playground Equipment and Surfacing
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Why Is Compliance with Playground Standards Essential?
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Understanding the Four Types of Playground Inspections in Australia
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Pricing Playground Inspections: A Guide for New Companies and Sole Traders in Australia
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News

KIDS WORLD 30 YEAR OLD WOODEN PLAYGROUND MAINTENENCE
How a 30-year-old all-wood playground holds its maintenance to ensure it holds up year after year.
EXPOSED BOLT CAUSES DEEP GASH AND SCARRING INJURY
Family pushing ahead lawsuit against farm playground as child ends up with sizeable L shaped scar.
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Guide to Playground safety: preventing common injuries and ensuring children's wellbeing.
Winning hackathon teams
Sydney and Perth schools tackle playground waste and cleanup with first prize in ANSTO’s hackathon
CHILDS TOE RIPPED OFF FROM MERRY GO ROUND
5-year-old Geraldton boy loses toe after freak accident on merry go round.
PLAYGROUND FIRE DESTRUCTION
Playground destroyed by fire in spring as officials investigate the possible arson.
DUMPING GROUND TRANSFORMED INTO PLAYGROUND
Dumping ground made into playground in less than a month
PLAYGROUND IN LESS WEALTHY AREAS
Families rejoice at school’s new playground amid fears for children's safety in violence plagued areas.
SIMPLISTIC DESIGNED PLAYGROUND
Remember when: A celebrated artist created one of the most creative playgrounds.
FIRE ARSON DESTROYS PLAYGROUND
Police suspect arson after suspicious fire destroys local playground.
EXPENSIVE PLAYGROUND BUT NO PARKING
Love the $10.8 million playground, but where are the parking spaces?
SPRAY PAINT VANDALISM
Spray paint vandalism trail left on playground and bike path.
THREE LEVEL SOCCER BALL STRUCTURE 2
The city of port Adelaide have announced the grant opening of new playground in Reserve.
GLOW IN THE DARK SPHERE USA
27 foot tall, all inclusive glowing sphere set to open in early November.
COP GOES DOWN SLIDE INJURY
Police officer injured after chaotically hurtling down children's slide.
RATS TAKE OVER PLAYGROUND SANITARY
Playground to be sanitised after large numbers of rats spotted in the area.
SPIKES
Toddler hurt by hidden spikes left deliberately on playground.
700K PLAYGROUND
Queensland’s second largest school builds $700k playground despite nearly all students learning from home
GLOW IN THE DARK PLAYGROUND
Country's first glow-in-the-dark playground under construction in Texas
Neglected playground
Playground Lies Neglected as Residents’ Complaints Fall On ‘Deaf Ears'
WHITE POWDER ON PLAYGROUND
Police test white powder found in playground
CHUTES AND LADDERS PLAYGROUND
Hundreds welcome ‘Chutes and Ladders’ playground to Harrisburg
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Medina village officials say deserted playground is in rough shape
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Accessible playground at Port Macquarie school designed for all abilities
PRICEY PLAYGROUNDS
3.8-million-dollar playground finally approved by council vote 4-3
LOCKED PLAYGROUND
New fence around public playground causes huge debate in neighbourhood.
recycled playground sent to africa
Retired playground headed overseas to Africa and Europe
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2 children burned by stolen pool acid that was poured on slides.
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‘I-Heart-Drugs’ and ‘Grave’ Graffiti signage left on playground.
VANDALISM ON PLAYGROUND 1
Cameras installed at construction site after vandals attack construction site and playground
POPULAR
Popular playground closed due to structural issues
BURNS FROM SLIDES SIGN
USA Fire department reminds parents of playground burns in the summertime
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS
Playground replacement at F.H. Leslie Park to be expedited after ‘major’ safety concerns leads to closure of play structure
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Two children hospitalized due to explosion at playground in Kherson Oblast
Branching shade for playgrounds
How we can start Branching out the shade in local playgrounds
PLAYGROUND TO BE RELOCATED
School District asks to relocate playground rather than demolish it
ARSON PLAYGROUND
Playground reopens after arson
BLACK HISTORY PLAYGROUND
Douglass CC Playground Puts Focus on Black History, Contributions
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City reviews safety and condition of 20 year old Playground

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31 Oct - 2 Nov 2023
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SA Glenelg Pier Hotel
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20-22 Feb 2024
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VIC Taylors Lakes Hotel
27-29 Feb 2024
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QLD Brisbane Technology Park
19-21 Mar 2024
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24-26 Oct 2023
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Live Stream
30 Oct 2023
08:30-16:30 Western Standard Time
Level 1
WA Bentley Technology Park
30 Oct 2023
Online Stream GENERIC Rectangle
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
Live Stream
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2023
08:30-16:30 Western Standard Time
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
WA Bentley Technology Park
31 Oct - 2 Nov 2023
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
SA Glenelg Pier Hotel
14-16 Nov 2023
Accomodation available at venue
Online Stream GENERIC Rectangle
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
Live Stream
20-21 Feb 2024
08:30-16:30 Eastern Daylight Time
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
NSW Sydney Novotel Brighton Beach
20-22 Feb 2024
Discount accommodation available
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
VIC Taylors Lakes Hotel
27-29 Feb 2024
Discount accommodation available at training venue
Level 1-2 Level 1-3 & Attendance Only
QLD Brisbane Technology Park
19-21 Mar 2024
15% discount accommodation available with Quest

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