Playground Inspection and Maintenance Two-Day Training Course
| Course designed for: This two-day course is aimed at those who are responsible for the operational (the one to three monthly) inspections and those in a supervisory or maintenance role. A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. Those completing the course will be eligible to take the Register of Play Inspectors International exam for Operational Inspections. This can be organised as a third day if required (extra charges apply). Timing
Accommodation Lunch, afternoon tea and coffee, provided on both days Accommodation is not provided with any of the courses, a list of accommodation is available on request. Training Pack A training pack will be provided. This will include a free copy of “The Guide to the European Standard” (retail price £12.00) |
Course syllabus: ● Child development ● The Importance of Play ● Accidents, their type, frequency and severity ● Legal, the appropriate Acts of Parliament and how they may affect the operator and directly the inspector. ● Provision recommendations for playgrounds, play value, Disability Assessment etc. ● EN1176 Part 7 and other relevant sections of EN1176 ● Documentation, reporting and importance of record keeping ● The incorporation of information resulting from routine and annual main inspections ● A logical and systematic approach to inspecting including risk assessment ● Inspection of approaches to playground including signs, traffic, road barriers etc ● Inspection of the immediate playground surround , vegetation, fences, gates etc. ● Inspection of the active playground area within the fenced surround, seats, litter bins, vegetation, lighting, other furniture and non play items ● Inspection of specific play equipment or play features including surfacing. ● Common faults on popular items ● Checking of maintenance and other playground actions taken. ● Practical site inspection |
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 For complete details, or to arrange a course, either contact theTraining Manager at Tel: 01367 244600 or email: karen.viger@rospaplaysafety.co.ukAll fees quoted are exclusive of VAT which must be paid in addition to the quoted fee. |
Course Dates
| Venue | Duration | Date and Time | Fee - RoSPA Clients* | Fee - Non-RoSPA Clients |
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Bishop Auckland |
2 day Exam 3rd day (optional) |
7th - 9th October 2008 |
£375 |
£425 |
Telford |
2 day Exam 3rd day (optional) |
22nd - 24th October 2008 NEW! |
£375 |
£425 |
Faringdon |
2 day Exam 3rd day (optional) |
11th - 13th November 2008 |
£375 |
£425 |
Edinburgh |
2 day Exam 3rd day (optional) |
9th - 11th December 2008 |
£375 |
£425 |
| *RoSPA Clients: Those who have RoSPA annual inspections. | Rpii Operational Level 2 exam fee: £175 + VAT | |||
| Take advantage of RoSPA Annual Inspections and benefit from reduced fees. | ||||
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RoSPA is a registered charity: Registered Charity No: 207823 Patron: Her Majesty the Queen RoSPA Head Office: Edgbaston Park, 353 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7ST, UK |
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