Traffic control plays a crucial role in keeping workers and the public safe during road construction, maintenance, and emergency operations. This comprehensive Traffic Control Training course equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to manage traffic around work zones effectively.

Participants will explore how to direct and protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic in various environments, understand when to employ traffic control personnel, and use approved traffic control devices. By completing this training, learners will be fully prepared to perform basic traffic control duties following industry best practices and safety standards.

Topic Overview

Traffic control is essential for maintaining safety on roads and highways where work or emergencies may disrupt normal traffic flow. Through this course, learners gain a deeper understanding of safe work practices, hazard recognition, and communication protocols to minimize risks and ensure smooth traffic movement around job sites.

• Authority and Responsibility: Understand who has legal authority to direct traffic and what responsibilities come with the role.
• Pre-Job Safety: Identify key safety checks and site preparation steps before starting traffic control duties.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Learn about required PPE for visibility and protection on roadways.
• Personal Equipment for Traffic Control Duties: Discover the tools and materials needed for effective operations.
• Preparation for Work: Review steps for planning safe and organized traffic control tasks.
• Communications for Traffic Control: Learn how to maintain clear, consistent communication between workers and drivers.
• Sign Types: Identify and apply standard traffic signs used during work operations.
• Traffic Control Procedures: Understand best practices for positioning, directing, and managing traffic safely.
• Traffic Control Devices: Examine barriers, cones, and other devices used to guide vehicles and pedestrians.
• Trailering Essentials: Learn safe methods for transporting traffic control equipment.
• Traffic Control Plan: Explore how to design and follow a structured plan for any job site.
• Safe Fuelling Procedures: Review safe handling and refueling practices for work vehicles and equipment.

This online training takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the course anytime at their own pace.

A passing grade of 80% is required to complete the course. Learners are given three attempts to pass the final exam, which reinforces key learning objectives and verifies understanding.

Upon successful completion, learners receive a digital certificate of completion, available immediately for download and printing. This certification confirms the learner’s understanding of basic traffic control operations and best safety practices.