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The Canadian Playground Safety Institute’sPlayground Inspector Certification ProgramPlayground Inspector CertificationThe Canadian Parks and Recreation Association(CPRA) offers the Canadian Certified PlaygroundInspector certification program through the CanadianPlayground Safety Institute (CPSI). Four-day sessionsare being offered by CPSI in various regions acrossCanada for participants who wish to complete theplayground inspector certification training.Only individuals who complete the CPSI Theory andCPSI Practical courses and achieve passing grades onboth exams are considered to be Canadian Certified Playground Inspectors. During these sessions, each of the twocourses will consist of 1 1/2 days training and a two hour exam.Session locations, dates and course fees are listed on the registration form on the back of this flyer.The Canadian Certified Playground Inspector status is valid for a three year period and can be renewed by completinga recertification exam either online or in the classroom.Theory and Practical CourseThe Theory course helps individuals thoroughly understand the Canadian playspace safety standard from CAN/CSA Z614 “Children’s Playspaces and Equipment” and the Practical course teaches participants how to conduct ahands-on inspection/audit of a playspace.Individuals who only want to take either the Theory course or Practical course are welcome to attend these sessions.However, the Theory course is a prerequisite for the Practical course. Practical course participants must havecompleted the Theory course during the first two-days of these sessions, or within the preceding 12 months eitherat another classroom location or online.Who should take these courses?This training is designed for owner/operators, health inspectors, daycare staff, maintenance/public works staff forschools, municipalities, housing complexes and other areas that contain public playspaces, private inspectors andcontractors, manufacturers, installers, parks staff, insurance agents, etc.Are you due for recertification?Inspectors with recently, or soon to be, expired certifications, can renew by taking a Practical course to brush up ontheir knowledge and then writing the classroom recertification exam. If you are recertifying, please indicate yourintent by marking the Practical course and Recertification exam boxes on the registration form.If you prefer to recertify by writing the online Recertification exam, contact us at cpsi@cpsionline.ca and we’ll getyou the registration form you will need.For more informationIf you have questions about these courses or certification,please contact CPSI:by email: at cpsi@cpsionline.ca,by phone: toll-free at 1-877-536-2338on the web: visit www.cpsionline.caPlease see page 2 of this flyer for dates, locations and a registration form.

Canadian Playground Safety Institute Fall 2012 Registration Form forTHEORY / PRACTICAL COMBINED CERTIFICATION COURSESRegistrant InformationName: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Organization:______________________________________________________ Position: _____________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________City: _ _________________________________________________________________ Prov/Terr: _ _________ Postal Code: _ _______________E-mail: _ ____________________________________________ Work Phone: ________________________ Fax: _________________________Course Location Information (Registration deadline is Friday, October 5, 2012)Location Theory Dates Practical Dates Facility Info.p Dauphin, MB October 16-17 October 18-19Strilkiwski Room,Parkland Recreation Centre.200 1st St SE, Dauphin, MBRegistration Fees Mbr ($) Non-mbr ($) GST @ 5% Sub-totalTheory Course (Fee does not include exam) 400 425Theory Course Re-take (Fee does not include exam) 200 200Theory Exam 75 75Practical Course (Fee does not include exam) 450 475Practical Course Re-take (Fee does not include exam) 200 200Practical Exam Fee (p Check here if you are writing the recertification exam) 75 75Please Note:_Participants must have a provincial or territorial recreation association corporate orindividual membership to receive the member discount.Snacks will be provided during breaks, but lunch is not included in the registration fee.The re-take fee is only applicable to participants who have taken the course in the last12 months.If you are attending the Practical course only, you must bring your own copy of theCAN/CSA Z614-07. If you need to order one, contact CPSI by email: cpsi@cpsionline.caCourse Fees TotalGST # 81988 4057 RT0001Course hosted by:Payment InformationDauphin Recreation ServicesYour payment must be received by CPSI in advance of your course to complete the registration process and to obtain course materials.Credit Card: p MasterCard p VISA Card Number: _ ________________________________________________________ Expiry Date: ______________________Cardholder’s Name (Print): ________________________________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________Cheque:Made Payable to: Canadian Playground Safety InstituteMail registration form and payment to: Canadian Playground Safety Institute, 8240C 31 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 1J1CPSI CANCELLATION POLICYIF YOU CANCEL: All cancellation notices must be in writing. If CPSI receives a cancellation notice from the participant, five (5) business days or more prior to thestart of a course, a $150 cancellation fee will be retained for each of the Theory and Practical Courses. If a cancellation notice is received four (4) businessdays or less prior to the start of the course, there will be no refund. There will also be no refund for ‘no-show’ registrants.SHOULD CPSI CANCEL: Should CPSI be required to cancel a course, participants will be notified as soon as possible. CPSI is not responsible for costs alreadyincurred by the participants at the time of cancellation.If you have additional questions regarding CPSI’s cancellation policy, please contact the CPSI office at 1-877-536-2338.Please fax your completed registration form to CPSI at 1-403-203-0495