Permanently Installed Outdoor Exercise Equipment (‘Outdoor Fitness’) Aus Course & Certification Information
Course Features & Benefits
✔️ Student portal access for a full term**
✔️ Pre-recorded content 4 weeks access (ppt slideshow trainer lecture and on-site videos) OR in-person or live stream 4 hours joint session (+Parkour & Skateparks)
✔️ Express with tracked shipping of training pack resources (delivery two weeks prior to term commencement)
✔️ VALUE ADD 50+ pages A4 back to back (size 10 font) hard copy bound manual replicating lecture content
✔️ Digital certification stating completed theory content to Standard/s
There are currently no levels specified within this EN Standard our the course – we deliver this course as a Guide to the Standard and competency is deemed through training alongside playground inspector certification or a combination of these.
Essential Safety Training Guide to Standards (No Assessment)
Course Code – ES:OF*
Permanently Installed Outdoor Fitness Equipment – Safety Requirements and Test Methods (AS 16630:2021): This session will focus on equipment intended for youths and adults, with a height greater than 1400 mm, promoting fitness and physical activity across a wide range of abilities. Topics covered include:
- Safety Requirements
- Design and Manufacture
- Movement Space
- Training Space
- Free Height of Fall
- Equipment Finishing
- Moving Parts
- Entrapment Prevention
- Weights and Resistance
- Inspection and Maintenance
Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and test methods for outdoor fitness equipment, including knowledge of design, movement space, training space, and entrapment prevention.
- Ability to assess and conduct inspections for outdoor recreational facilities, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Familiarity with manufacturer’s information and the importance of signage in promoting safety awareness within recreational facilities.
- Enhanced understanding of AS 16630:2021 and their practical application in promoting safety and physical activity in community settings.
- Insight into the significance of promoting safety and fitness within the community and the role of comprehensive training in achieving these goals.
Ideal for: General maintenance teams, facility managers, and those new to playground safety or managing a team or site. Playground inspectors, council officers, and operational staff conducting routine & operational inspections. Experienced inspectors, risk assessors, engineers, and those responsible for compliance audits.
