Standardized Traffic Control Person (TCP/Flagger)

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Standardized Traffic Control Person (TCP/Flagger) Certification

A Flagger, or a Traffic Control Person (TCP), is responsible to provide safe traffic control for motorists, pedestrians and workers. ProSafe offers the official certification program set by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA). The BCCSA’s course for TCPs consists of classroom & practical training and is the only program accepted by WorkSafeBC under Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for high-risk traffic control.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#183964″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Course Info

A Flagger, or a Traffic Control Person (TCP), is responsible to provide safe traffic control for motorists, pedestrians, and workers. ProSafe offers the official certification program set by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA).

The BCCSA’s course for TCPs consists of classroom & practical training and is the only program accepted by WorkSafe BC under Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for high-risk traffic control.

Key Content

• Roles & responsibilities of TCPs, employers & supervisors
• Regulations & standards, including those set out by the Ministry of Transportation, WorkSafeBC & the Motor Vehicle Act
• Traffic control equipment & devices, including personal protective equipment
• Setting up, maintaining & removing work zones
• Working around equipment
• Basic & advanced traffic control skills

 Course Duration

• 2 days (8 hours, both days)
• The first day is spent in the classroom understanding the rules and regulations of traffic control. The second day reviews more theory, and then a written exam. After the exam, participants begin the practical portion of the program outside.

What to Bring:

• photo identification
• CSA approved steel-toed boots with minimum 6 inch ankle protection – Required for Day 2
• Clothing to protect you from the weather – Required for Day 2
• Work gloves recommended
• Pen and highlighter

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• English (good command of spoken and written English)
• It is recommended that participants registering have an English Level greater than or equivalent to Grade 10 English (British Columbia School System)
• Translators are not permitted

Course Requirements

TCPs should be physically and mentally prepared to do the required work, and should exhibit these characteristics:​

• good vision
• good hearing
• alertness and mature judgement
• intelligence and common sense
• pleasant, cooperative disposition
• sense of responsibility for the safety of workers and the public

Certification

To successfully complete the course, the participant must pass both the open book written exam (40 multiple choice & True/False questions) with a minimum of 80% & the practical evaluation with 100%. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be issued a temporary certificate by the invigilator, which is valid for 3 months from date of issue. the temporary certificate will be followed within 6-8 weeks by a new permanent photo ID card. Records of completion are provided by the BCCSA and are valid for 3 years.

Course Fee:

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