What is the PMT Program?

The Playground Maintenance Technician Program is designed specifically for front-line staff( and their supervisors) responsible for the hands-on inspection and maintenance of playground equipment. While playground administrator issues such as ASTM playground and accessibility standards are included. The primary focus of the program is on practical maintenance issues such as:

• Playground inspection frequency
• Hazard identification
• How to safely take equipment out-of-service
• Playground documentation
• Working with equipment manufactures
• Limiting liability 
• Maintaining common playground equipment materials

Another distinctive feature of the Playground Maintenance Technician Program is the use of a virtual playground setting to help participants learn more effectively by bringing the playground into the classroom. The instructional tool helps participants to learn within a virtual playground setting to actively identify hazards and address maintenance concerns. 

Who should attend the class?

Anyone who performs hands-on playground safety inspections and maintenance, along with those who supervise playground maintenance staff should attend the Playground Maintenance Technician Program. Participants with experience ranging from just a few weeks up to 30 years, find the two-day course practical and informative. 

Re-certification: 

Do I have to re-certify with the program?

No. This is a certificate-of-completion program. There is currently no recertification requirement. 

Cost:

• mParks Members: $360
• non-Members: $400

Schedule:

Day One:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration

Welcome & Introductions
Liability
Playground maintenance process
Break
Hazard prevention
Safety surfacing on the playground

Lunch - Provided

Playground materials - concrete
Playground materials - wood
Playground materials - plastic/synthetic
Break
Playground materials - metals
Playground materials - fasteners/connectors

3:30 p.m. - Wrap up & evaluation, day 1

Day 2:
8:30 a.m.
Questions from day 1  & inspection process, frequency and procedures
Break
Record keeping and documentation
Removing equipment from service

Lunch - provided

Virtual playground- Swings
Virtual playground - Track ride
Virtual playground - Sand-digging equipment
Virtual playground - Spring rocking equipment
Virtual playground - Composite

3:30 p.m. - Wrap-up and evaluation, day 2

THIS WORKSHOP IS ELIGIBLE FOR 1.6 CEUs (CPRP/E)

Hotel Information

Hampton Inn & Suites
1951 South Telegraph Hwy
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48032

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Mention Michigan Recreation and Park Association for a discounted rate of $115 (plus tax)
Cutoff date 9/30/24

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