Requirements for Application:

• At least 5 years of parks and open space industry experience
• Hold the Intermediate Parks Practitioner designation 
• OPA member in good standing 
• Hold current WHMIS & Standard First Aid training certificates 
• Attained 14 additional OPA education credits  (20 total)

Earn Credits by Attending OPA Training

Courses worth 1 credit

• Annual Parks Education Forum / Special Workshops
• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices
• Ball Field Practical Clinic
• Basic Chipper Operations and Handling
• Bridge Inspection
• Book 7 Training
• Chainsaw Safety Awareness (One Day)
• Indoor Plant Maintenance
• Invasive Species Workshop
• Registered Playground Practitioner Update
• Seasonal Equipment Training
• Sports Turf Maintenance

• Chainsaw Safety Awareness (Two-Day)
• Parks Operations and Maintenance
• Spray Pad Practitioner Training
• Trails Specialist Workshop

Courses worth 5 credits

• Registered Playground Practitioner