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2019 NMRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course

  • 21 Aug 2019
  • 8:00 AM
  • 23 Aug 2019
  • 12:00 PM
  • Hobbs, New Mexico
  • 6

Registration

  • The two-day course, and 1/2 day exam will enable those who pass the exam to receive their CPSI Certification.

    If you want to take the course and the exam, make sure to add the exam option while filling out the registration form.

    You may also opt to take the exam at a later time. NOTE: You will be responsible for arranging to take the exam. The option to take the CPSI exam via computer-based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi.

    Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer-based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a Computer Based Exam at a later date.

    A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

    English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. The course host will work collaboratively with NRPA to ensure all approved reasonable accommodations are met.
  • This option is for people who have previously taken the course and want to only take the exam.

    A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

    English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. The course host will work collaboratively with NRPA to ensure all approved reasonable accommodations are met.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

You may choose to complete the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) education track during the annual NMRPA conference. If you choose to do this instead of attending the rest of the conference, remember you can still join us for the evening socials and activities for an additional $50!

The two day course, and 1/2 day exam will enable those who pass the exam to receive their CPSI Certification.

The option to take the CPSI exam via computer based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a Computer Based Exam at a later date.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Day 1

 7:30 - 8:00 am Registration
 8:00 - 9:00 am Course Introduction
 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hazard ID Parts 1 & 2
 12:00 - 1:00 pm  Lunch
 1:00 - 2:00 pm  Applied Exercise 1 - Use of test probes and gauges
 2:00 - 4:30 pm  Hazard ID Parts 3 & 4
 4:30 - 5:00 pm Exam Prep/Q&A Period/Homework Assignment

Day 2

 8:00 - 9:30 am Surfacing Parts 1 & 2
 9:30 - 11:00 am Risk Management
 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Applied Exercise 2 - Hazard ID Prioritization
 12:00 - 1:00 pm  Lunch
 1:00 - 3:00 pm  Applied Exercise 3 - Site Investigation
 3:30 - 4:30 pm  Site Investigation Wrap-up
 4:30 - 5:00 pm Q&A Period

Day 3 - Exam

 8:00 - 9:00 am Check-in
 9:00 - 9:15 am Exam Instruction
 9:15 - 11:15 am Two-hour Certification Examination


A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. The course host will work collaboratively with NRPA to ensure all approved reasonable accommodations are met. Site TBA.

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