CPSI Certification Committee or CPSI Exam Committee 2022

NRPA is looking for current Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSIs) to serve on two committees: CPSI Certification Committee and CPSI Exam Committee!
The CPSI Certification Committee acts as the oversight body for the implementation of the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program.  The CPSI Exam Committee oversees the development and maintenance of the national CPSI examination and works in cooperation with the professional testing agency under contract with NRPA.

CPSI Certification Committee Qualifications:

• Five years, full-time experience in playground safety or related area
• Must have maintained a CPSI certification for a minimum of 3 years (1 certification cycle)
• State affiliate, public and educational members are not required to meet these qualifications

CPSI Exam Committee Qualifications:

• Six years, full-time experience in playground safety or related area
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or no less than 10 years experience in the playground industry
• Must have maintained a CPSI certification for a minimum of 6 years (2 certification cycles)
• State affiliate, public and educational members are not required to meet these qualifications

Commitment: 

• Attend meetings (via Zoom) during the year to conduct business -- typically no more than four
• Committee Members will hold a seat for 3 years - may be renewed

Service on the CPSI Certification or Exam Committee each year can be submitted for 2 Professional Service Experience (PSE) points which is equivalent to 0.2 CEUs.  Please contact Lamar Lee, Playground Safety Manager at NRPA, with questions at llee@nrpa.org

All committee applicants will be updated regarding their application status by July 31.