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• Registered Playground Practitioner Update Course

  • When
    09 Sep 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Online - Webex
  • Spaces left
    15

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  In keeping with best practices, all Playground Practitioners registered with Ontario Parks Association are required to attend an update course when a new Z614: Children's playspaces and equipment standard is released by CSA. A new standard is released approximately every 5 years. If you wish to remain an OPA Registered Playground Practitioner in good standing you are required to take part in this half day update and pass the course test.

  
  

  Prerequisite: You MUST be a current RPP with OPA to attend this course. Your status will be confirmed prior to invoicing. If you are not a current RPP,  you will be notified and your registration will be cancelled.
  

  
  

  This course will review the recent changes to the CSA Z614:20 standard. Attendees will receive a wallet size card stating that they have attended the update and are still a current RPP with OPA. 

  Prior to attending the training, attendees are required to purchase a copy of the new CSA Z614:20 standard. The test at the end of the course is open book so attendees will need their own copy of the standard (sharing books with other class participants is not permitted). Attendees can choose to use either a hard copy of the book or an electronic PDF version which can be accessed on their tablet or other electronic device (so long as they can turn off the use of internet / text messaging for the test as any use of outside sources is considered cheating and will not receive a passing grade). Books can be purchased at the CSA Online Shop.

  DATE: Sept 9, 2021
  

  TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  LOCATION: Online -  Webex (no download or account required)

  
  

  COURSE COST

  OPA Member: $200.00

  OPA Potential Member: $250.00

  
  

  This course counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

  Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

  Click here to read our registration policies.
  

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• Registered Playground Practitioner Program

  • Start
    20 Sep 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    24 Sep 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    City of Woodstock ~ Southside Park
  • Spaces left
    3

  
  

  Ontario Parks Association (OPA) has developed the Registered Playground Practitioner Program to meet the needs of those involved and responsible for the hands-on inspections and maintenance of public playspaces and playground facilities.

  Safe Play - A High Priority

  Ontario Parks Association places a high priority and commitment on the provision of safe play structures in our public spaces. We want to help ensure that they are safe and accessible. OPA also emphasizes the strong need to educate caregivers, supervisors and others about the benefits of positive and safe play experiences for our children.

   

  What You Will Learn

  Attending this course will teach you about significantly lowering the risk of injuries in play areas by providing a safe outdoor learning experience for all. This course uses the CAN/CSA-Z614-20, Children's Playspaces and Equipment, as a base document for the three independent sections of the course. Ontario Parks Association instructors include experts from the industry including an architect, liability expert, lawyer, representative of the CSA Standards Association and others to give in-depth training on the following topics and includes an on-site demonstration at a local playground structure:

  
  

  Playspace Strategies	Playspace Evaluation	Playspace Management
  space requirements	playvalue and hazard identification	liability and insurance
  playability	inspection and maintenance	due diligence
  access/egress requirements	surfacing evaluation	contractual obligations
  playspace design	record keeping	risk management
  age appropriate issues	CSA overview	owner/operator responsibilities
  playspace materials	corrective actions	employee/manager responsibilities
  playspace construction		playvalue and practical choices

  
  

  Upon completion of the program and achievement of a passing grade in the written examination(s) the participant will be registered by Ontario Parks Association as a "Playground Practitioner" and is qualified to inspect playgrounds.

   

  OPA Registered Playground Practitioner Program is recognized as a playground safety course for inspectors by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

  
  

  Attendees are required to purchase a copy of the NEW CSA Z614 - 20 Standard. The test at the end of the course is open book so attendees will need their own copy (sharing books is not permitted). Attendees can choose to either use the PDF version and bring it on their tablet or other electronic device (so long as they can turn off the use of internet / text messaging for the test as any use of outside sources is considered cheating and will not receive a passing grade) or the hard copy of the book. Books can be purchased at the CSA Online Shop.

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE: meals are not provided at this training session. Attendees will be required to bring their own lunch, coffee and snacks.

  Click here to read our Registration Policies

  
  

  COVID-19 Screening:

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are taking steps to reduce the risk of all parties involved in our training programs. This course will be held fully outdoors. Prior to attending training there will be a screening form attendees are required to complete and all attendees and instructors are required to wear face coverings at all times. If you have any of the symptoms below, you may not attend your training session. You will be able to move your registration to a future session when you are symptom free. 

  • New or worsening signs or symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing, new smell or taste disorders, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue/malaise, chills, or headache?
  • Travelled outside of Canada or had close contact with anyone that has travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days
  • A fever?
  • Close contact with anyone with respiratory illness or a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19?
  • Worked in a lab that tests for COVID-19 within the last 14 days
  • Diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days by a lab test or are you

  
  

  DATE: June 21 - 25, 2021

  TIME: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  LOCATION: City of Woodstock ~ Southside Park

  
  

  COURSE COST

  OPA Member: $1,306.00

  OPA Potential Member: $1,543.00

  
  

  Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).
  

  
  

  Click here to read our registration policies.
  

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• Registered Playground Practitioner Update Course

  • When
    30 Sep 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Online - Webex
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  In keeping with best practices, all Playground Practitioners registered with Ontario Parks Association are required to attend an update course when a new Z614: Children's playspaces and equipment standard is released by CSA. A new standard is released approximately every 5 years. If you wish to remain an OPA Registered Playground Practitioner in good standing you are required to take part in this half day update and pass the course test.

  
  

  Prerequisite: You MUST be a current RPP with OPA to attend this course. Your status will be confirmed prior to invoicing. If you are not a current RPP,  you will be notified and your registration will be cancelled.
  

  
  

  This course will review the recent changes to the CSA Z614:20 standard. Attendees will receive a wallet size card stating that they have attended the update and are still a current RPP with OPA. 

  Prior to attending the training, attendees are required to purchase a copy of the new CSA Z614:20 standard. The test at the end of the course is open book so attendees will need their own copy of the standard (sharing books with other class participants is not permitted). Attendees can choose to use either a hard copy of the book or an electronic PDF version which can be accessed on their tablet or other electronic device (so long as they can turn off the use of internet / text messaging for the test as any use of outside sources is considered cheating and will not receive a passing grade). Books can be purchased at the CSA Online Shop.

  DATE: Sept 30, 2021
  

  TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  LOCATION: Online -  Webex (no download or account required)

  
  

  COURSE COST

  OPA Member: $200.00

  OPA Potential Member: $250.00

  
  

  This course counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

  Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

  Click here to read our registration policies.
  

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• 2021 Dave Gower Memorial Event - SAVE THE DATE!

  • When
    07 Oct 2021
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Heron Point Golf Links - 2787 Dunmark Rd, Alberton, ON L0R 1A0

  2021 OPA FOUNDATION
  DAVE GOWER MEMORIAL EVENT

  MOVED TO THE FALL - HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN!!!

  When:  Thursday, October 7, 2021

  Where:  Heron Point Golf Links - 2787 Dunmark Rd, Alberton, ON L0R 1A0

  
  

  What next: Event details to follow soon! Until then, be sure to mark the date on your calendar, and stay tuned to the OPA website and watch your email for OPA eblasts on this fun annual OPA Foundation event!!!!
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION OPENS SUMMER 2021!!! 

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