Traffic Control Person (TCP)

In-Person Certification Course

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This Traffic Control Person (TCP) Training Course is a comprehensive, two-day course consisting of classroom and practical training and is the only program of its kind accepted by WorkSafeBC 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.

Why should I take this course?

Instructor: Katherine Keras-Astells

Member of: British Columbia Safety Alliance (BCCSA) and British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA)


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, WorkSafeBC and the Motor Vehicle Act

- Traffic control equipment and devices, including personal protective equipment

- Setting up, maintaining and removing work zones

- Working around equipment

- Signaling and communication

Frequently asked questions

What are the pre-requisites for this course?

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.

What is the 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.

What happens after I'm certified?

Upon successful completion, TCPs are provided with a three-year certification. To re-qualify, TCPs must complete a one-day re-qualification course.

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