A Traffic Control Supervisor, or TCS, helps supervise the setup and safe operation of traffic control measures in work zones. Build your career in this in-demand field with the 3-day Washington Traffic Control Supervisor certification course. Need a recert? Attend our 1-day recertification class to renew.
Even if you don’t have the required work experience, you can still take the class and earn a Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certification.
Traffic Control Supervisors are in high demand. If you have more than a year of full-time work zone experience, earning your TCS certification could help you maneuver towards a better career.
This course will help you understand and apply federal and state highway construction and traffic control standards. You’ll receive a comprehensive training manual and supplemental reference materials to assist you in passing the open-book exam. When you complete the course, you’ll be ready to deal with the technical and practical issues that come up when supervising traffic control in various work zones.
Use the table below to find out which documents you need to submit for your course and certification type. Submit documents using our online form.
| WA Traffic Control Supervisor certification | Fill out online form | Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience | Valid Traffic Control Supervisor card | Valid Traffic Control Technician card | Valid flagger certification card from OR, WA, ID, or MT |
| WA Traffic Control Technician certification | Fill out online form | Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience | Valid Traffic Control Supervisor card | Valid Traffic Control Technician card | Valid flagger certification card from OR, WA, ID, or MT |
| WA Traffic Control Supervisor recertification | Fill out online form | Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience | Valid Traffic Control Supervisor card | Valid Traffic Control Technician card | Valid flagger certification card from OR, WA, ID, or MT |
| WA Traffic Control Technician recertification | Fill out online form | Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience | Valid Traffic Control Supervisor card | Valid Traffic Control Technician card | Valid flagger certification card from OR, WA, ID, or MT |
TCS candidates must submit proof that they have the required number of hours of work zone experience. This verification documentation must be submitted in the form of 2 signed letters (or 1 letter with 2 signatures). Usually these letters are signed by your current or former supervisors.
Once you pass the knowledge exam with an 80% or better and submit all required documentation, your card will be processed within 5 business days.
As of January 1, 2023, WA TCS certifications are digital. You will receive an email with a PDF of your certification card, which you can save on a device (such as your mobile phone) or print.
WA TCS and TCT cards are valid for 4 years.
If you would like to upgrade from a TCT to a TCS certification, submit your signed verification letters to flagger@esc.org within 90 days of completing your class.
If more than 90 days have passed, you will need to complete the 1-day recertification training and submit your verification letters to upgrade your certification.
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