Professional training: online programmes on Playground standards – Latest activities

Basic training on playgrounds

This 8 session-programme is targeted at beginners or professionals with some experience and needing an update on design and/or management of play areas (design, installation, inspection, maintenance,…). It offers a good overview of European playground standards – EN 1176 parts 1 to 7 & 11, as well as CEN Technical reports to be read in conjunction with EN1176-1:2017 (these are almost unknown to most standards’ users) This programme is also a good opportunity for building a network and learning from each other’s experience.

Advanced training on playground risk-benefit assessment

This 6 week-programme is targeted at professionals with at least, basic training and some field experience. It can be considered as on-the-job training with a consulting side. It’s a very practical and dynamic programme, and it includes homework in between the 6 online sessions as well as working groups in all sessions. We introduce, discuss and apply risk benefit assessment methods and look at case studies that participants prepare based on their daily routines.

Free access outdoor fitness equipment

We also offer training on outdoor fitness equipment , as they are often placed near play areas and are used by children. There is an increasing demand for training on this topic, including the design and layout of this type of fitness areas, criteria for the choice of equipment, and risk management, based on the European standard EN 16630.

During these courses, we notice how professionals need and value the discussion forum in each training programme, to share experience and to better understand and use the standards.