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.
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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.
To receive your Washington TCS or TCT certification card, the following documents must be submitted:
To send us your documentation, please fill out this form.
What documents must I submit for my Washington Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification?
To receive your Washington State Traffic Control Supervisor certification card, the following documents must be submitted:
Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience must be submitted as follows:
Who can submit the letters? Letters may be submitted by anyone who can verify the knowledge and experience of the TCS candidate, including employers (past and/or present), subcontractors, DOT Inspectors, or other Traffic Control Supervisors.
What must the letter(s) include? TCS candidates may no longer have just flagging hours. The letter(s) must include a brief history and detailed description of at least TWO of the following:
What format must the letter(s) be in? The letter(s) must:
To send us your documentation, please fill out this form.
