Instructor: Katherine Keras-Astells
Member of: British Columbia Safety Alliance (BCCSA) and British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA)
Please select a course below:
THE BEST TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON TRAINING
This Best Traffic Control Person Training comprehensive, two-day standardized course for Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) consists of classroom and practical training and is the only program of its kind accepted by WorkSafe BC under Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for high-risk traffic control. It is a two-day Traffic Control person training session that is designed to qualify those who work as high-risk TCPs throughout the province of BC.
Participants who successfully complete the training will understand the following:
- Roles and responsibilities of TCPs, employers and supervisors
- Regulations and standards, including those set out by the Ministry of Transportation, WorkSafe BC and the Motor Vehicle Act
- Traffic control equipment and devices, including personal protective equipment
- Setting up, maintaining and removing work zones
- Working around equipment
- Signalling
- Communication
Prerequisites
While there are certain restrictions on those who may work as Traffic Control Persons, there are no prerequisites for the TCP Course. We recommend a grade 10 reading and writing level and valid drivers license to attend the course.
Assessment Criteria
To successfully complete the course, the participant must pass both the written exam with a minimum mark of 80% and the practical evaluation with 100%. Records of completion are provided by the BCCSA and are valid for three years.
Participation requirements:
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Physically able to do the work
Course Certification
Upon successful completion, TCPs are provided with a three-year certification. To re-qualify, TCPs must complete a one-day re-qualification course.
1 -DAY RE-CERTIFICATION TRAINING
This Traffic Control Person Re-certification Training consists of classroom training and is the only program of its kind accepted by WorkSafe BC under Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for high-risk traffic control. The course is for anybody who has already taken the TCP Certification but needs to renew it.
Participants who successfully complete the training will update their knowledge based on the latest updates on TCP regulations for British Columbia. :
Prerequisites
Hold a TCP Ticket with #SN (even if it has expired). We recommend a grade 10 reading and writing level and valid driver’s license to attend the course.
Participation requirements:
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Physically able to do the work
Assessment Criteria
To successfully complete the course, the participant must pass both the written exam with a minimum mark of 80%. Records of completion are provided by the BCCSA and are valid for three years.
Course Certification
Upon successful completion, TCPs are provided with a three-year certification.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
- Saturday, January 16, 2021
- Saturday, January 30, 2021
LANE CLOSURE TECHNICIAN
The Lane Closure Technician Course is a continuation of Traffic Control training. Expand your knowledge of the Traffic Management Manual, Traffic Control Guidelines, and Regulations and apply practical knowledge in a secure setting. Training includes both theory, tabletop exercises, examination, and practical hands-on training in a secure area.
By providing different approaches to understanding the materials, LCT training creates an environment for different types of learning and a practical approach to Traffic Control knowledge.
Suitable for both beginner TCPs, Municipal Workers, Private Contractors, and Experienced TCPs wanting to brush up on the changing regulations, LCT training is applicable for everyone who works with traffic control devices or on sites where traffic control is utilized. Certification is valid for 3 years.
Participation requirements:
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Physically able to do the work
TCP Certification Course
Please note: This course runs with Minimum 6 students and a maximum class size of 12.
If the number of registered students is less, then we will re-schedule the course to another day and the students will be notified.
Cancellation Policy
To reschedule or cancel a course (and get a refund) it is necessary to give us a 48-hours notice prior to the course. The only exceptions are medical and familiar emergencies.
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