PLAYGROUND INSPECTION TRAINING
All play spaces, playgrounds, play equipment, trampolines and indoor playgrounds must meet the Australian Standards for Playgrounds AS/NZS 4685. Kidsafe QLD offers playground inspection services or can train your staff to conduct the inspections for you.
All playgrounds or play spaces requiring ongoing inspections including daily/weekly visual inspections, monthly operational inspections or in accordance with Australian Standards for Playgrounds (AS/NZS 4685), an annual comprehensive inspection which should be carried out by a qualified professional.
Visual (Routine) Inspection Course
In accordance with Australian Standard AHCPGD212 (Conduct visual inspection of park facilities), all play equipment should be regularly inspected to identify visual hazards and potential risks.
This nationally recognised training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct routine (daily to weekly) inspections of play space, park or recreational facility.
Who is this course recommended for?
Individuals who are responsible for the routine visual inspection of park and recreational facilities; including but not limited to traditional, indoor, natural and nature playgrounds. This may include playground operators, maintenance personnel, risk assessors, safety officers, auditors, managers and owners of playground in public and private parks, staff members from schools, child care and other recreation and leisure facilities.
- Playground operators / owners (public or private)
- Maintenance personnel
- Risk assessors
- Safety officers
- Recreational or leisure facilities
- Auditors
- Professional development for teachers
- Training for child care workers
- Training for council or community workers
What are the entry requirements?
This course requires the satisfactory completion of oral, practical demonstration and written tasks. There are no specific entry requirements for AHCPGD212 Conduct visual inspection of park facilities, however, a general command of spoken and written English, as well as the ability to write a simple report is required.
Why undertake training with Kidsafe QLD?
Kidsafe QLD has been delivering Playground Inspections, Education, Information and Consultancy services for more than 40 years and is widely renowned for its knowledge and expertise. Kidsafe has a national representative on the Standards Australia committee for Playground Standards.
We are independent and not affiliated with any playground manufacturer, retailer or ancillary business.
Course details and enrolment
Cost: $605 pp including GST
2026 Course Dates: TBAÂ
Where: All training conducted at Kidsafe QLD, Unit 8 / 87 Webster Road, Stafford QLD 4053.
Duration One Day:Â 9am to 4pm* plus post course assessment task (Start & Finish times may vary and will be confirmed in course confirmation letters emailed prior to commencement)
On achieving competency, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the Unit of Competency AHCPGD212 Conduct visual inspection of park facilities.
It aligns with the national unit of competency from:
AHC21016 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
AHC20616 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
*Kidsafe QLD holds an agreement with Kidsafe WA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – National Provider Number 52376 to deliver this course on their behalf.
Operational Inspection Course
In accordance with Australian Standard AHCPGD311 (Conduct operational inspection of park facilities), all play equipment should be regularly inspected to identify visual hazards and potential risks.
This nationally recognized training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct operational (monthly to quarterly) inspection of park and recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks, non-conformities with Australian Standards, workplace health and safety requirements and is recommended for:
- Maintenance staff at schools or play facilities
- Safety officers
- Professional development for equipment installers
Who is this course recommended for?
Individuals who are responsible for operational inspections of park and recreational facilities. These include but are not limited to traditional, indoor, natural and nature playgrounds, and those in a supervisory or maintenance role. This may include playground operators, supervisory, technical and maintenance personnel, risk assessors, safety officer, auditors, equipment manufacturers, landscape architects and designers, property developers, equipment installers, managers and owners of playground in public and private parks, staff members from school, child care and other recreation and leisure facilities. Â
- Playground operators / owners (public or private)
- Maintenance personnel
- Risk assessors
- Safety officers
- Recreational or leisure facilities
- Auditors
- Professional development for teachers
- Training for child care workers
- Training for council or community workers
What are the entry requirements?
This course requires the satisfactory completion of oral, practical demonstration and written tasks. There are no specific entry requirements for AHCPGD311 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities, however, a general command of spoken and written English, as well as the ability to write a simple report is required.
Course details and enrolment
Cost:Â $1,210 pperson including GST
2026 Course Dates: TBA
Where: All training conducted at Kidsafe QLD, Unit 8 / 87 Webster Road, Stafford Qld 4053.
Duration:Â Two Days – 9am to 4.30pm* plus post course assessment task (Start & Finish times may vary and will be confirmed in course confirmation letters emailed prior to commencement)
On achieving competency, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the Unit of Competency AHCPGD311 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities.Â
It aligns with the national unit of competency from:
- AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
*Kidsafe QLD holds an agreement with Kidsafe WA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – National Provider Number 52376 to deliver this course on their behalf.
Comprehensive Inspection Course
This two/three* day nationally recognised training course incorporating AHCPGD510- Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities, will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive (annual or post installation) compliance audit of park or recreation facilities to identify non-conformities with Australian Standards, legislative and work health and safety requirements, as well as manufacturers’ standards.
*Course length and cost depend on prior experience and chosen pathway.
Who is this course recommended for?
Suitable for individuals who are responsible for the comprehensive (annual or post-installation) compliance audit of park or recreation facilities.Â
- Playground operators / owners (public or private)
- Maintenance personnel
- Risk assessors
- Safety officers
- Recreational or leisure facilities
- Auditors
- Professional development for teachers
- Training for child care workers
- Training for council or community workers
What are the entry requirements?
This course requires the satisfactory completion of oral, practical demonstration and written tasks. There are no specific entry requirements for AHCPGD510- Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities, however, a general command of spoken and written English, as well as the ability to write a simple report is required.
Course details and enrolment
Cost:Â $1,815 pperson including GST
Please contact Kidsafe QLD directly for availability
Where: Kidsafe QLD, Unit 8 / 87 Webster Road, Stafford QLD 4053.
Duration:Â Two / three days depending on experience and chosen pathway – 9am to 4.30pm
*Kidsafe QLD holds an agreement with Kidsafe WA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – National Provider Number 52376 to deliver this course on their behalf.