Traffic Control Person

About Course

This course prepares candidates to safely and effectively control traffic around a work site in accordance with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways and the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Candidates learn to interpret traffic control plans, place signage and cones to specification, direct vehicles using standard hand signals, and respond to high-risk roadside situations.
In-Person delivery is confirmed; the live outdoor practical and BCCSA competency assessment must always be delivered in-person, under every mode.

Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing traffic control in British Columbia.
Describe the roles, responsibilities, and legal authority of a Traffic Control Person on a work site.
Identify and correctly use standard traffic control devices, signage, and PPE.
Set up a compliant work zone, including sign and cone placement, for common roadway configurations.
Perform standard hand signals to direct vehicle traffic safely around a work site.
Recognize high-risk situations and apply the correct emergency response procedure.
● Communicate effectively with drivers, crew members, and other Traffic Control Persons.
Demonstrate the practical competencies required to pass the BCCSA field assessment.

Course Content

Topic 1: Legislative Framework

LO: Explain the legal basis for traffic control work in BC

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Assessment I

Topic 2: Roles and Responsibilities of a TCP

Topic 3: Traffic Control Devices and Signage

Topic 4: Sign and Cone Placement Standards

Topic 5: Hand Signalling Procedures

Topic 6: Work Zone Setup and Traffic Management Planning

Topic 7: High-Risk Situations and Emergency Procedures

Topic 8: Communication Protocols

Topic 9: PPE Requirements and Site Safety

Topic 10: Practical Field Assessment

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Course Content

Topic 1: Legislative Framework

LO: Explain the legal basis for traffic control work in BC

Assessment I

Topic 2: Roles and Responsibilities of a TCP

LO: Describe the scope of authority and duty of care held by a TCP

Assessment I

Topic 3: Traffic Control Devices and Signage

LO: Identify and correctly apply standard traffic control devices

Assessment I

Topic 4: Sign and Cone Placement Standards

LO: Set up a compliant work zone for common roadway configurations

Assessment I

Topic 5: Hand Signalling Procedures

LO: Perform standard hand signals to direct vehicle traffic

Assessment I

Topic 6: Work Zone Setup and Traffic Management Planning

LO: Interpret and apply a traffic management plan on site

Assessment I

Topic 7: High-Risk Situations and Emergency Procedures

LO: Recognize and respond to high-risk roadside situations

Assessment I

Topic 8: Communication Protocols

LO: Communicate effectively with drivers, crew, and other TCPs

Assessment I

Topic 9: PPE Requirements and Site Safety

LO: Select and use the correct personal protective equipment

Assessment I

Topic 10: Practical Field Assessment

LO: Demonstrate sign/cone placement and hand signalling to BCCSA competency standard

Assessment I

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