Traffic Control Person Training (Flagging)

Course Info

A Flagger, or 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 Contents

• 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
  

Language

• 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 Requirement

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

What to Bring

• Photo identification

• CSA approved steel-toed boots with a minimum 6-inch ankle protection

• High Visible Vest (Must be Class 2)

• Clothing to protect you from the weather

• Work gloves are recommended

• Pen and highlighter

Certificate

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.