Also called: CPSI
Inspects playgrounds at parks and schools for hazards like unsafe surfaces and gaps that can trap children, and writes reports on what to fix.
A playground safety inspector measures fall zones, checks for gaps that could trap a child, and writes reports for schools and parks. Many are certified through national programs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course and exam, often taken by parks staff; it takes a few days, then renews every few years.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. On-site inspections of equipment and surfaces need trained people.
Age 18+. One way to start: Sign up for the NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector course and exam First: CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) course and exam, a few days
Classes: Geometry, Construction trades CTE, Child development.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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