Parks Oriented Chainsaw Safety Training
The Department of Labour requires that all Parks Professionals who use chainsaws on the job be trained in their safe operation.
This two day workshop will help satisfy these requirements by teaching you safe chainsaw maintenance and operating techniques.
The course will cover:
**PLEASE NOTE**
PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE PROPER PPE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE
Class E Type 2 helmet, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, safety boots, full leg chaps or ballistic pants.
Date:
June 26 & 27, 2017
Time:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Location:
Lunch is NOT provided at this location – please bring a bagged lunch both days.
Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. (905-864-6182, ext. 6710) .
Spray Pad Practitioner Training Program
With the increasing demand for spray pads in communities are you prepared to deal with the choices (and possibly trade-offs) that will need to be made when dealing with the installation of this type of equipment? Once through or recirculated, type of features required, type of surface, materials, location, understanding the context of the Health Act, responsibilities of owners, and water treatment and testing, all these options, questions and the need for a basic understanding of operations come to light with the installation of a spray pad.
With these things in mind, Ontario Parks Association has developed a new spray pad operations course that will help prepare participants to be able to confidently respond to these questions and more. This session is the first of its kind in North America, and promises to be an exciting addition to the training program line up currently offered by OPA. This two day Spray Pad Practitioner program will include both theory and practical, with a visit to a local spray pad being part of the training.
Following is an overview of the items that will be addressed during this training:
Upon successful completion of this program participants will receive a certificate indicating that they have received basic operations awareness training as it pertains to spray pads.
Our instructor Scott Bowron brings to this course his extensive knowledge and expertise - with over 34 years in the industry and certification as a CPOI (Certified Pool Operator Instructor).
Whether you are an operator, supervisor, manager, or health official, you will want to attend this exciting course to gain a stronger understanding of this increasingly popular equipment.
Date: September 13 & 14, 2017
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
South Dumfries Community Center
7 Gaukel Drive
St. George, ON N0E 1N0
Spray Pad Practical:
Sunny Hill Park
87 Sunnyside Drive
St. George, ON
See Map (approx. 3 mins away)
***Please wear closed toe shoes to the training session***
OPA Member Price: $395.50 Potential Member Price: $525.50
Please note that lunch is NOT provided at this location – please bring a lunch for this session.
To attend this training please register online. Payment can be made online, via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing (905-864-6182, ext. 6710).
Trails Specialist Workshop
The two day workshop has been designed by professionals for all levels of trail builders and enthusiasts. You will receive instruction on how to observe, detect and document potential risk resulting from poor trail design, construction and maintenance. This workshop combines in classroom theory and hands-on experiences. Participants will come away with a valuable Trails Manual and will complete a written test on key elements of the course.
This course will cover:
Course Cost:
OPA Member: $395.50
Potential Member: $621.50
Registered Playground Practitioner
The 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
The 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, Children's Playspaces and Equipment, as a base document for the three independent sections of the course.
Intensive 4 1/2-Day Program
The Ontario Parks Association instructors include experts from the industry including an architect, liability expert, lawyer, respresentative 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
Principal Instructor Peter Kells
Industrial Designer involved with the design of playground and recreation equipment since 1984. Involved with the writing of both the CSA playground standard and other international Standards. Executive member of IPA Canada (International Association for the Child's Right to Play). Playground Inspector since 2000.
Upon completion of the program and achievement of a passing grade in the written examination(s) the participant will be registered by the Ontario Parks Association as a "Playground Practitioner" and is qualified to inspect playgrounds.
The 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 Z614-14 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 ( http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/injury-prevention/z614-14/invt/27019532014 )
October 23 - 27, 2017
Earl Nichols Park & Arena
799 Home View Road
London, ON N6C 5J4
8:00am to 5:00pm
The course will start promptly at 8:00am
**Registration will close October 2, 2017**
Cost:
OPA Members - $1,243.00
Non-Members - $1,469.00
Please note: meals are not provided at this training session. Attendees will be required to bring their own lunch, coffee and snacks.
Ontario Parks Association
7856 5th Line South · Milton · Ontario · L9T 2X8 *
Phone: 905-864-6182 · Toll Free: 1-866-560-7783
Email: shelley@ontarioparksassociation.ca or training@ontarioparksassociation.ca
(*Note: If you are mapping our location, enter Halton Hills, not Milton, as the city)
