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Education and Training Courses

Active Recreation is a strong proponent of education and training. We offer clients a number of presentation and training options. Contact us today to discuss your education and training needs.

Shelley Wagner is a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector (CCPI) and is the principal instructor on all training courses.  She has over 10 years of training experience has been instructing for the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association’s program the Canadian Playground Safety Institute since 2003.  She designs customized programs created specifically to meet the needs of Active Recreation customers.

Contact us today to discuss your education and training needs.

Did you know that 41% of insurance claims are due to maintenance issues?

  • Does your staff know what to look for when they are performing their daily, weekly and monthly inspections?
  • Does your maintenance staff know how to fix and maintain your playstructure properly?
  • Does your playground committee know enough about playgrounds to be able to make an informed decision when purchasing new equipment?

If you answered “No” to any of these questions, then Active Recreation can help! We can customize a training program to fit your needs, budget and timeline! Below are some samples outlines of what Active Recreation can offer you.

Playground Inspection & Maintenance

Target Audience: Parks and Maintenance Staff
Type: Presentation
Length of Presentation: 3 hours
Discussion Topics: • Importance of inspection & maintenance
• Risk vs. Hazard, hazard ratings
• CSA Standard Z614, terminology
• Playground surfacing
• Common deficiencies & fixes
Presentation Format: • PowerPoint presentation
• Field visit
Cost: Please call to discuss pricing based on your individual requirements.

The Importance of Maintaining Playground Equipment

Target Audience: Upper Management
Type: Presentation
Length of Presentation: 1 hour
Discussion Topics: • The dirty dozen
• Importance of trained staff
• Injuries, risk management
• Signage and record keeping
Presentation Format: • PowerPoint presentation
Cost: Please call to discuss pricing based on your individual requirements.

What to Know before you Purchase Playground Equipment

Target Audience: Parent Councils
Type: Presentation
Length of Presentation: 30 mins.
Discussion Topics: • Play value, age ranges, signage
• Spacing requirements
• Surfacing requirements
• Budgeting, risk vs. hazard
Presentation Format: • PowerPoint presentation
Cost: Please call to discuss pricing based on your individual requirements.

How to Perform Daily-Weekly & Monthly Playground Inspections

Target Audience: Custodians & Park Staff
Type: Training
Length of Presentation: 1 hour
Discussion Topics: • Daily vs. monthly inspections & record keeping
• Common deficiencies & fixes
• General maintenance
• How to maintain playground surfacing
Presentation Format: • PowerPoint presentation
• Field visit (if desired)
Cost: Please call to discuss pricing based on your individual requirements.

How to Perform Daily-Weekly & Monthly Playground Inspections

Target Audience: Childcare staff
Type: Training
Length of Presentation: 1 hour
Discussion Topics: • Protective surfacing-what to look for & how to maintain
• Common deficiencies
• How to maintain overall playspace
• Record keeping
Presentation Format: • PowerPoint presentation
• Field visit (if desired)
Cost: Please call to discuss pricing based on your individual requirements.

232 Flamborough Way
Ottawa, ON K2W 1G5
Tel. 613.591.7772

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