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PMT Training Program
April 11, 2022 - April 29, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
PMT Online
Dates: April 11-29, 2022
Registration closes April 1.
Cost: $385
Payments accepted by credit card or check. For check payments, please email Maggie O’Heran at mdenglan@iu.edu requesting an invoice.
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed by 10 business days prior to the training in order to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after 10 business days prior to the training.
If the training is cancelled due to low attendance a 100% refund will be issued.
Instructor: Jesse Kinsland
Webinar Dates: Monday, April 11; Friday, April 15; Friday, April 22; and Friday, April 29.
All webinars will be one hour in length and begin at noon Eastern Standard Time (11:00 am Central; 10:00 am Mountain; 9:00 am Pacific).
Contact: Sarah Murray, Program Manager, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, sarjmurr@iu.edu, 812-855-4962
Questions about the PMT training: pmt@eppley.org, 812-855-3095
Recommended Background
There are no prerequisites for this course. Anyone who performs hands-on playground safety inspections and maintenance, along with those who supervise playground maintenance staff should attend the Playground Maintenance Technician training. Participants with experience ranging from just a few weeks up to 30 years, find the training practical and informative.
The PMT training focuses on practical playground maintenance practices, inspection principles and best practices in making repairs. Course modules explore the maintenance challenges associated with the common materials found in playgrounds, including concrete, metal, wood, plastics, fasteners and various surfacing materials. Through e-courses, videos, and case studies, participants learn about the types of playground inspections, how to repair damaged equipment and associated legal considerations. A virtual playground offers participants the opportunity to apply newly learned skills.
Course Format
Online e-courses and webinars
Schedule
April 11
Webinar #1: Introductions
Participants begin e-courses at their own pace
April 11-15
E-courses: Playground Maintenance Process, Playground Liability, & Playground Hazard Prevention
Participants complete the first three e-courses at their own pace
April 15
Webinar #2: Review of first three e-courses
Participants may begin e-courses on playground materials
April 15-22
Complete e-courses on playground materials
April 22
Webinar #3: Review concepts on playground materials
Participants may begin remaining e-courses
April 22-29
Complete remaining e-courses
April 29
Webinar #4: Virtual Playground