Traffic Control

Traffic Control Person for First Responders

This course is developed as an enhancement to the Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level 1 course to reflect the duties and responsibilities for First Responders when tasked with traffic control management on emergency scenes.

Completion

• Successfully demonstrate skills

• Written knowledge evaluation

• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

• 3-year certification in “Traffic Control Person Level 1”

• 3-Year certificate of attendance in “Traffic Control for First responders”

Course Content

• Legislation and Traffic Control Person Responsibilities;

• Traffic Control Person Clothing and Equipment;

• Traffic Control Devices and Signs;

• Traffic Control Work Area;

• Traffic Control Procedures; and

• Traffic Control Person Hazards.

• Traffic Control for First Responders

Participant materials

• Traffic Control Person Level 1 Student manual

Learning Outcomes

Persons performing the duties of a flagperson must complete the TCP Level I training course. TCP Level I responsibilities include:

• Ensuring traffic is moving safely though temporary situations that limit or change the flow of regular traffic;

• Stopping or slowing traffic as needed based on the situation and working conditions;

• Ensuring that the motoring public has priority over work related traffic, while ensuring that work is

• being completed safely and efficiently;

• Assisting with set up and placement of signs under the direction of a TCP Level II; and

• Warning workers of any potential dangers.

The primary objective of TCP Level I training is to provide a flagperson with skills and competency to protect themselves, their co-workers and the general public while performing traffic control duties.