PlayRight's Nationally TAFE Accredited and Parks and Leisure Australia endorsed Playground Inspection Courses will give you the most comprehensive training in playground safety, inspection and compliance.

Our nationally accredited courses are based on the Australian standards and guidelines by which an individual can gain the knowledge and specific competencies necessary to design, inspect, install, maintain, operate and manage play environments.

The knowledge and skills that will be acquired in these courses, through independent study, individual field assessment, assignment and exam will develop an experience level necessary to become a Certified Playground Operator in accordance with the requirements of Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4486.1:1997.

Why is this course important to attend?

“A playground injury that leaves a child permanently disabled is not acceptable. Playground operators, designers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, consultants and those involved in the maintenance and certification of play equipment must take every possible care to identify and eliminate unacceptable playground risks and reduce hazards.” foreword of AS4685.1 –2004.

About the Course
These courses are Accredited with nationally recognised TAFE Academic Credits and endorsed by Parks & Leisure Australia. They are the most
comprehensive and highest achievable level of training on playground Standards, design, hazard identification, risk management and assessment methods offered and recognised in Australia. Prereading and fifteen hours of training from a nationally recognised playground safety expert and trainer, Lynnel Migas will prepare you for the assessment. These courses are intended to provide training for individuals interested in becoming competent in playground operation, design, selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, record keeping and the management of play environments— giving confidence to examine, design, select and maintain play environments to comply with Standards. The aims and objectives of the training program are to increase the number of competent play environment personnel, protect the user, minimise risk of injury, ensure compliance and maintenance identification and corrections, develop comprehensive management programs and document and forward planning to comply with current Standards.

Who should attend?
Playground Operators, Supervisory, Technical and Maintenance Personnel, Risk Assessors, Design and Safety Officers, Managers, Landscape Architects and developers, Playground and Softfall Manufacturers; Installers, Auditors, Contract Managers and Owners of Playgrounds in Public and Private Parks, Schools, Child Care  and other recreation and leisure Facilities.

Causes of Public Playground Injuries

Whilst it is recognised that children will experience minor injuries as they grow and learn, in playgrounds and
away from them, the condition or state of repair, including the height of the apparatus and the nature and depth of the playing surface are major risk factors. Standards exist in relation to general safety requirements; installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of playgrounds, surfacing and operation, as well as Standards for specific apparatus, however unless all aspects are addressed simultaneously, risk of preventable injury remains.

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If you wish to host a course within your organisation and/or on your own premises please contact us to discuss this opportunity further. Please note: generally a minimum number of ten (10) participants is required for on-premise training. This may vary depending on location. PlayRight will advertise the Course to surrounding authorities and organisations. Hosts receive a 15% discount on their registrations.

Application for Host organisations NOW OPEN for 2011 Courses please contact us for further information

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For further information on our Accredited Playground Safety Training Course and SmartRisk - AS 4685 Revision & Reaccreditation Course download the course outline below.

Course Outline 2010/2011

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