Executive Summary

Vision 2015

“Canadian children enjoy fun safe play environments because of the commitment of industry practitioners to support a program aimed at reducing playground injuries.”

“CPRA, through its internationally acclaimed institute, is the national leader for playground safety providing accessible professional development opportunities, resources and support to a diversity of constituents. In conjunction with our partners, we deliver innovative solutions for improving playground safety across the country meeting the needs of diverse populations”

CPSI Mission

“CPRA, through a network of partners, provides education and support in playground safety to industry practitioners and associated stakeholders. Our product range is creative, needs driven, user friendly and sustainable.”

1. Concept:      

       CPRA wants to revise the program offering to achieve the following targets:

• To re-invest in the CPSI program to increase credibility in the playground industry,
• To undertake new development to better serve the constituents; and
• To use the upgraded CPSI program as a model for partnering with the provincial and territorial associations.
  

2. Area of emphasis:

Planning – Commit to on-going planning that allows us to respond to client needs
Finance – Develop a sustainable institute that makes a contribution to partners
Partnership – We consider partnerships first in creating delivery mechanism
Communication – Two-way interactive electronic communication

3. Target Market:

Primary Target Markets:

• Front line staff
  o Municipal
  o School board
  o Regional, provincial and national parks and campground
• Insurance
• Supervisors/management
• Day Cares
• Child Cares
• Health inspectors

4. Product

The market for the service includes four main categories namely; those wanting a brief introduction to the standard, non-playground workers needing to evaluate the safety of playgrounds, playground workers whose job it is to inspect playgrounds on a regular basis and private consulting companies who audit playgrounds for a living.

The list of product offerings are the following:

• Basic/Introduction Level
• Maintenance Level
• Theory
• Practical
• Consultant
• Trainer
• Re-Certification by exam

5. Full course descriptions

           Course descriptions

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