Courses
Certified Playground Surface Impact Tester
Certified Playground Surface Impact Tester (CPSIT)
The Certified Playground Surface Impact Tester (CPSIT) course, developed in collaboration with Grant Humphreys, equips professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to conduct playground surface impact testing incompliance with industry standards. This course is designed to ensure playground surfaces meet safety criteria, significantly reducing the risk of head injuries from falls.
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles and importance of playground surface impact testing.
- Learn to use the Wireless Value Blue Impact tester and other relevant testing equipment.
- Gain proficiency in interpreting test results and generating comprehensive reports.
- Comprehend and apply the AS 4422(Int):2022 & AS 4685.0:2017 standards and testing methodologies.
- Develop practical skills for conducting on-site and post-training impact
tests.
Structure & Assessment
- Theory – Online Quizzes: Complete online quizzes on training day, consisting of multiple-choice,
short, and long answers for the training modules. Open
book format, allowing consultation of references. - Practical 1 (Level 2): Complete practical on training day, consisting of demonstrating operation of
HIC device, and interpretation of results. - Practical 2 (Level 3 only): Due 2 weeks post-training, consisting of HIC
machine independent set up, testing (recorded demonstration) of 3 playground
areas and submitted inspection report.
Prerequisites and Pre-study
There are no pre-requisites or pre-study required for this Certified Playground Safety Training course. Recertification discount is available for those who refresh their training (3 yrs).
Registration Requirements
- Have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills: can follow training and assessment instructions and legal requirements (e.g., WHS).
- Have reasonable physical agility: able to climb on, and thoroughly inspect play equipment, anchorage points and fit attachments
- Have sufficient vision: able to observe signs, wear and tear and a typical fitting situation
- Have sufficient aptitude to be able to utilise hand tools and make adjustments
- Be able to use basic computer programs such as MS word, excel and PDF
Please contact us to if additional assistance and adjustments (e.g., LLN assistance) is required.
- Understand the critical fall height (CFH) and its significance in playground safety.
- Proficiency in using impact testing equipment.
- Ability to interpret and report on impact test data.
- Knowledge of AS 4422(Int):2022 & AS 4685.0:2017 standards and their application.
Upcoming Courses - Dates & Locations
Duration
In Person and Online Stream: 1 day of lectures (12:30-4:30) & 8 weeks to submit assessments
Online LMS: Currently Unavailable
Price From
$840*
- *GST exclusive
- Prices vary depending on inspector level, delivery type, location, and refresher training
- Up to 10% discount for group bookings
- Up to 15% discount for on-site hosted courses and recertification (3 yrs)
Want a quote? Contact us to request.
Certifications
On successful completion students will be issued a certificate in –
Playground Safety Standards Training, stating competency demonstrated through training and assessment to:
- Level 2 Operational Playground Surface Impact Tester
- Level 3 Comprehensive Playground Surface Impact Tester
Common Occupations
This course is recommended for playground consultants, inspectors, maintenance personnel, and safety officers responsible for ensuring the safety of playgrounds. It is also beneficial for anyone involved in playground equipment manufacturing or installation, as well as municipal and educational facility managers.
Reviews (CPSIA)
FAQs
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Australia (CPSIA) courses were developed by Expert Auditor and Trainer Ms. Lynnel Crockart who previously delivered these courses with PlayRight Australia for 20 years.
Comprehensive post-installation inspection
Defined by Australian Standards (AS) 4685.0:2017 clause no. 8.5.2, this inspection is conducted by a competent person to verify conformance and identify any tasks to be conducted to achieve conformance to the AS 4685 series and impact-attenuating surfacing test in AS 4422 prior to a playground opening. Inspection reporting is to also include risk, risk/benefit assessments that have been carried out on any non-conformance identified.
Comprehensive annual
Defined by AS 4685.0:2017 clause no. 8.5.5, this inspection is to be conducted on an annual basis and like comprehensive post-installation inspection determine conformance with the AS 4685 series and establish the overall level of safety of the equipment and surfacing.
During a comprehensive safety inspection, hazards are categorized by their potential for causing severe injury. The resulting report will help you determine which hazards require immediate corrective action, which should be next on the list, and which are minor enough to allow corrective action as time and money permit.
In Australia, no occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to playground safety courses as of time of publication.
Clause 8.5.7 – AS 4685.0:2017 page 15
“Individuals performing tasks such as assessment, inspection, repair and maintenance of a playground shall be competent to perform the task that they are taking…
All playground inspections shall be performed by a competent person.
The post-installation and comprehensive inspections shall be performed by a person who has training and experience that enables them to perform a full conformity check to AS 4685 (series). Impact testing in accordance to AS 4422 requires the capability to operate specialized equipment and interpret the results. These inspections do not need to be carried out by the same person or organization.”
Clause 1.4.1 – AS 4422(Int):2022 page 1
“competent person person who has, through a combination of training, education and experience, acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to correctly perform a specified task”
Our theory, practical and assessment components of the course include inspection of park facilities our content is focused on Standards for playground equipment and surfacing, in the 2 days of lectures we dedicate the most time to playground safety compliance to the Australian Standards (e.g., inspection probes, measurement points and fall zone calculations) rather than hygiene of facilities (e.g., cleaning toilets, BBQs).
If you have previously obtained the applicable inspection of park facilities units of competency from our previous company PlayRight Australia or other, you are not required to renew these units as they are on-going (unless there are changes made to the units).
Training and assessments delivered by Playground Safety Inspectors Australia is not delivered on behalf of an RTO.
