WOOD POLE INSPECTION COURSE 

Wooden poles are critical structural elements in ropes courses, adventure parks, utility structures, and outdoor facilities. Their strength depends on proper installation, ongoing inspection, and early detection of deterioration. 

This Wooden Pole Inspection Training Course provides participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to assess the structural integrity and serviceability of wooden poles in accordance with industry best practices and applicable standards.

Who It’s For
  • Ropes course and adventure park operators
  • Maintenance personnel
  • Technical managers
  • Inspectors and auditors
  • Safety and compliance officers
What You’ll Learn
  • Wood characteristics and species identification
  • Understanding strength classes and grading
  • Installation considerations and common structural weaknesses
  • Biological degradation (fungi, rot, insect damage)
  • Moisture content and environmental impact
  • Ground-line decay assessment
  • Non-destructive and semi-destructive inspection methods
  • Rejection criteria and service life estimation
  • Documentation and reporting procedures
  • Risk-based decision making
Course Format
  • Classroom theory sessions
  • Visual inspection techniques
  • Sounding and probing methods
  • Ground-line assessment exercises
  • Case study evaluations
  • Real defect identification practice

  Duration

3 days including assessment 

  Location 

to be determined later

  Certification 

Ropes Course Solutions Certificate 

  Groups Size

Minimum 4 persons

Participants leave with increased confidence in identifying defects, making informed safety decisions, and ensuring compliance with industry requirements

Invest in safety. Protect your people. Extend the life of your equipment.