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.
Duration
- 9 hours total (including TCP Level 1)
Instructor
- Workplace NL Approved Trainer
- Eastern Safety Instructor
Prerequisite
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”
Recertification
- No available
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.
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