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

• Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level 1

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:

1. Ensuring traffic is moving safely though temporary situations that limit or change the flow of regular traffic;
2. Stopping or slowing traffic as needed based on the situation and working conditions;
3. Ensuring that the motoring public has priority over work related traffic, while ensuring that work is
4. being completed safely and efficiently;
5. Assisting with set up and placement of signs under the direction of a TCP Level II; and
6. 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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