Hands-On Flagger Certification

Course Description

The Hands-On Flagger Certification Training Course is designed to teach work zone personnel assigned to traffic control duties. During the course, participants are instructed on proper flagging techniques critical to the safety of work zone personnel and guided through demonstrations designed to help reduce the risk of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

Individuals working in this type of role are responsible for providing clear direction and communication to protect the safety of workers, pedestrians and the motoring public traveling through work zones.

Students will learn the proper use of flagging signals, references, practices and devices.

At the end of this Flagging safety training course successful students will know how to apply the Hands-On lessons learned to safely and effectively perform flagging activities in work zones. In addition to classroom training, all participants are provided opportunities to practice using those techniques demonstrated during assigned practical field scenarios.

Classroom demonstrations and Hands-On practice are used to demonstrate key skills. Upon successful completion, students will be issued a certificate and flagger certification card.

Students Will Learn

The regulations and standards.
The best practices of flags and how to use them.
The importance of proper signing.
The importance of flagger positioning.
The component parts of a temporary traffic control zone.
The importance of a (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment proper dress code and use of high visibility clothing require.
To explain the proper use of flagger tools and signaling for stopping, slowing, and releasing traffic.
A thorough understanding of the hazards of traffic control.
The knowledge of the hazards of night time flagging.
To understand how to communicate with the motoring public.

Target Audience

Flaggers are required to receive adequate training to perform the job. Anyone responsible for directing traffic through a work zone should attend this class before working as a flagger.

Prerequisites

None.

Delivery Method

LIVE Virtual and On-Site Live Instructor-led delivery available. With a flexible approach that adjusts content most relevant to students. Includes demonstrations and exercises to help students focus on and retain the material presented.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.