RISC COURSES

Become a Certified Recreation Installation Specialist

Take your career and business to the next level!

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RISC COURSES

RISC courses are now being offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Virtual courses take place over the span of two days (four hours each) with the exam taken at your convenience. 

UPCOMING COURSES

2025

April 7 – 8, 2025
Virtual, 12 – 4 p.m. each day (eastern time)

June 23, 2025
Albuquerque Public Schools
Building A – Conference Room
915 Locust Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

September 22 – 23, 2025
Virtual, 12 – 4 p.m. each day (eastern time)

October 13, 2025
New Orleans, LA (details to come)

November 5 – 6, 2025
Virtual, 12 – 4 p.m. each day (eastern time)

NPCAI has updated its RISC curriculum, which focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for you to be an informed leader in the recreation installation industry.

This course emphasizes the core competencies promoted by NPCAI and covers every aspect of recreation play installation. It is open to many disciplines and is not limited to contractors. Attendees, including municipality employees, contractors, manufacturers, distributors and contractors, have found the course incredibly beneficial!

Items covered throughout the course include:

  • Knowledge of Legal Requirements

  • Personnel Identification and Conduct

  • Pre-Construction Installation and Resources

  • Working With Other Industry Professionals

  • Knowledge of Safety Protocols

  • Proper Installation Practices

  • Quality Control

  • Knowledge of Other Organizations and Government Agencies

RISC also provides a valuable opportunity to network with others who work within our industry. Compare notes, brainstorm ideas, and share concepts with others who understand exactly what you experience on a daily basis.

Anyone interested in taking the RISC course will need to do the following:

Take your business and career to the next level. Complete the RISC course and be a Certified Recreation Installation Specialist!