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Course Description
Flagger Certification Course
The Flagger Certification Course was developed to provide Flaggers with the basic knowledge, information and awareness to perform their jobs safely. Before starting a job, Flaggers are encouraged to talk with their supervisor and familiarize themselves with the work area, specific job site hazards and proper flagging procedures. (WAC 296-155-305 (7)(a)).
Once the Flagger course is successfully completed (passing written exam with 80% or better), the student will receive a wallet size card certifying their training to perform as a qualified Flagger. The card must be carried when the Flagger is performing flagging duties. The card is valid for 3 years.
Because flaggers are responsible for the public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:
- Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously;
- Ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from an errant vehicle;
- Ability to control signaling devices such as paddles and flags in order to provide clear and positive guidance to drivers approaching a TTC zone in frequently changing situations;
- Ability to understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations;
- Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.
Physical requirements
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods on uneven surfaces (up to 10 hours)
- Ability to traverse uneven surfaces and terrain
- Ability to stoop, kneel or crouch
- Ability to grasp, push or pull
- Ability to hear warnings
- Ability to see dangerous situations
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Knowledge, skills and abilities
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- Must obtain a Flagger Certification Card
- Ability to receive, understand and take positive appropriate action from information/instructions presented verbally and/or in writing
Physical demands that may be encountered on the job
- While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to vibrations, working near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, wet or humid outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles.
- Working time may require irregular hours, on-call status, and/or shift times.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and can frequently exceed 85 decibels.
Evergreen Safety Council offers Traffic Control Flagger courses monthly at our Safety Training Center in Seattle. Please check the class schedule for specific dates.
For college contact information check your local directory or try http://www.cis.ctc.edu/pub/colleges.htm . This is not an exhaustive list. The classes are usually part of Continuing Education, Extended Learning or other non-credit programs.
The following is a list of most Community and/or Technical Colleges offering open enrollment flagger training in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington:IDAHO
College Name |
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Eastern Idaho Technical College http://www.eitc.edu/ |
Idaho Falls, ID |
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Idaho State University – Workforce Training http://www.isu.edu/ |
Pocatello, ID |
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College of Western Idaho – Center for Workforce Devlp. http://www.cwidaho.cc/ |
Nampa, ID |
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North Idaho College – Workforce Training http://www.nic.edu/ |
Post Falls, ID |
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Lewis & Clark State College – Workforce Training http://www.lcsc.edu/ |
Lewiston, ID |
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College of Southern Idaho - ttp://www.csi.edu/ |
Twin Falls, ID |
MONTANA
College Name |
Location |
Phone |
Montana State University Local Technical Assistance Program http://www.westerntransportationinstitute.org/centers/ltap/ |
Bozeman, MT |
OREGON
College Name |
Location |
Phone |
Chemeketa Community College Customized Training http://www.chemeketa.edu/ |
Salem, OR |
WASHINGTON
For college contact information check your local directory or try http://www.cis.ctc.edu/pub/colleges.htm . This is not an exhaustive list. The classes are usually part of Continuing Education, Extended Learning or other non-credit programs.
College Name |
Location |
Phone |
Bates Technical College – Continuing Education http://www.bates.ctc.edu/ |
Tacoma, WA |
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Bellingham Technical College - Continuing Education http://www.btc.ctc.edu/ |
Bellingham, WA |
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Big Bend Community College -
Continuing Education |
Moses Lake, WA |
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Centralia College - Continuing Education http://www.centralia.edu/ |
Centralia, WA |
360-736-9391 ext 427 or 483 |
Clark College - Corporate & Continuing Education http://www.clark.edu/ |
Vancouver, WA |
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Clover Park Technical College - Continuing Education http://www.cptc.edu/ |
Lakewood, WA |
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Columbia Basin College - Career & Technical Education http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=1 |
Pasco, WA |
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Edmonds Community College - Community/Business – Construction Industry Training http://www.edcc.edu/ |
Lynnwood, WA |
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Everett Community College - Business/Community http://www.everettcc.edu/ |
Everett, WA |
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Grays Harbor College – Continuing Education http://www.ghc.edu/ |
Aberdeen, WA |
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Green River Community College – Continuing Education http://www.greenriver.edu/ |
Auburn, WA |
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Highline Community College – Continuing Education http://www.highline.edu/home/ |
Des Moines, WA |
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Lower Columbia College – Continuing Education http://www.lowercolumbia.edu/ |
Longview, WA |
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Olympic College – Continuing Education http://www.olympic.edu/index.htm |
Bremerton, WA |
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Peninsula College – Community Education http://www.pc.ctc.edu/ |
Port Angeles, WA |
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Pierce College – Continuing Education http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/ |
Puyallup, WA |
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Renton Technical College –Continuing Education http://www.rtc.edu/ |
Renton, WA |
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Skagit Valley College – Community Education http://www.skagit.edu/ |
Mount Vernon, WA |
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South Seattle Community College – Georgetown Campus http://www.southseattle.edu/ |
Seattle, WA |
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South Puget Sound Community College – Workfirst http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/ |
Olympia, WA |
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Spokane Community College – Short-term Programs http://www.scc.spokane.edu/ |
Spokane, WA |
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Tacoma Community College – Corporate & Continuing Education http://www.tacomacc.edu/ |
Tacoma, WA |
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Walla Walla Community College – Commercial Truck Driving http://www.wwcc.edu/CMS/ |
Walla Walla, WA |
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Wenatchee Valley College – Continuing Education http://www.wvc.edu/ |
Wenatchee, WA |
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Yakima Valley College – Career Connections Center http://www.yvcc.edu/ |
Yakima, WA |
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