FLG 521
Qualified Flagger Training

This TxDOT approved training equips participants with the skills to carry out flagging duties on construction and maintenance projects. The course fulfills TxDOT Specification Items 7 and 502. Upon completion, participants receive a Qualified Flagger wallet card valid for four years..
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FLG 522
Qualified Flagger Training & Trainer

This course prepares contractor representatives to teach the 4-hour Flagger Training course, covering work zone traffic control, flagging procedures, and adult training techniques. It also meets escort flagger training requirements under Texas law and Chapter 22 of the Basic Peace Officer Course.
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WKZ 100
Work Zone Safety: Temporary Traffic Control

This hands-on course teaches field personnel how to safely plan and manage temporary traffic control for maintenance and short-term work zones using TMUTCD guidelines.
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WKZ 421
Traffic Control Supervisor

This course is geared to those who supervise traffic control technicians and other personnel in roadway work zones. Course meets TxDOT's Special Provision to Item 7 training standard for "Contractor Responsible Person and Alternate."
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WKZ 422
Traffic Control Supervisor Refresher

TxDOT-approved refresher course for individuals who completed the 16-hour course within the past four years. Prerequisite documentation is required.
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WKZ 401
Work Zone Construction Site Safety

WKZ 520
Work Zone Traffic Control/Qualified Flagger

This is the primary course for all personnel involved in the design, layout, and maintenance of traffic control devices on public roadways. Participants who successfully complete this course will be issued a Qualified Flagger card valid for 4 years. View available classes

INT 515
Installation and Maintenance of Signs and Pavement Markings

This course covers accepted practices for the application, installation, maintenance, and operation of signs and pavement markings in accordance with the TMUTCD. View available classes

WKZ 700
Traffic Management for First Responders

This SHRP2 National Traffic National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training based course provides first responders with the knowledge needed to ensure a well-coordinated response to traffic incidents that achieves faster clearance and improves safety for both responders and motorists.
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PWI 7300
Understanding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard

This course meets OSHA confined space entry training requirements for entrants, attendants, and supervisors, focusing on hazard recognition and safe work practices.
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PWI 7410
Managing Excavation and Trenching Operations

Designed to meet OSHA Competent Person requirements for excavations, this training focuses on recognizing and minimizing excavation hazards.
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PWI 7405
Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

Designed to meet OSHA Competent Person requirements for excavations, this training focuses on recognizing and minimizing excavation hazards.
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LND 201
Tree Trimming Safety Awareness

This course is intended to provide participants with the ability to identify, evaluate, and prevent hazards associated with tree trimming operations, and the use of chippers and chainsaws.
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ELC 203
Electrical Safety

This course is intended to provide participants who might be exposed to electrical hazards (such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions) with the ability to recognize and minimize such hazards.
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ELC 452
Electrical Arc Flash
and NFPA 70-E

This course introduces electrical circuit basics, electrical hazards, hazard recognition, and NFPA 70E requirements for electrical safety and PPE.
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ELC 450
Roadway Illumination and Electrical Installation

This course covers TxDOT electrical installation requirements, construction plans, and the National Electrical Code in a field-focused format. A certification test is administered, and certified participants are added to a statewide list required for state project work.
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MGT 400
Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Effective conflict resolution is an essential skill for any public works leader or supervisor. This course is designed to equip professionals with the tools, strategies, and awareness needed to navigate conflict constructively-before it disrupts teams, projects, or community trust.
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MGT 404
Basic Supervision and Management Skills

This 16-hour course is specifically designed to equip new or aspiring supervisors with the essential "survival skills" needed to succeed in a leadership position within public works and related service environments.
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MGT 405
Developing Employee Performance and Conducting Employee Evaluations

Clear expectations and thoughtful evaluations are key to employee development and organizational success. This course provides supervisors, crew leaders, and managers with a practical roadmap for creating and delivering performance plans and evaluations that motivate, guide, and build stronger teams.
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MGT 406
Advanced Management Skills

This course goes beyond basic management training—it's designed to elevate your skills and boost your effectiveness in leading a public works team.
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This series of workshops are designed to enhance the participants' abilities to thoroughly assess and evaluate highway construction projects. This goes beyond basic inspection tasks, pushing participants to understand more complex concepts and techniques that are critical to ensuring highway infrastructure is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance with regulations.

The Advanced Road Inspector program was developed in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation.

Taken whole or in part, these workshops will provide a fascinating hands-on educational experience.
• Learn essential, high-value knowledge for road inspectors.
• Understand the standards and plans required for building roads and bridges.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of transportation construction concepts and best practices.
• Accelerate your career growth by getting in-demand training.
• Receive digital badges for all workshops.

See the Workshops and Register Now: Advanced Road Inspector Program

Heavy Equipment Training

Heavy equipment operator training is available for earthmoving, hoisting, and material handling equipment. Training covers safety, inspections, preventive maintenance, OSHA requirements, and proper operating techniques. Instruction is conducted at the client's site using client-provided equipment.
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Crane and Rigging Training

Crane, rigging, and crane operator qualification training is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on equipment operation. Topics include safety, inspections, preventive maintenance, applicable OSHA standards, and safe operating practices.
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Operator Qualification Assessments

The University of Texas at Arlington offers a third party evaluation of an organization's experienced heavy equipment operators. The assessments involve a series of operator qualification tests relevant to a specific piece of equipment to verify and document operator competency.
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The University of Texas at Arlington, Division for Enterprise Development is offering custom training specialized for the Heavy Highway Construction Industry. Basic, Intermediate, and Operator Qualification Heavy Equipment Operator Training is available. This program combines classroom training with field experience. UTA will provide the curriculum and the instructors, and you can provide the classroom and the equipment. Imagine quality, intensive training for your teams, to get them the technical expertise to do the job right!

Contact pwi@uta.edu for more information!

Electrical Online

This series of online courses is to extend your electrical certification in order to continue your work on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects. The TRF450 is a required prerequisite.

Each online training module is $100 and must be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). No refunds are permitted.

Upon successful completion of a minimum of three (3) modules of your choosing, a wallet card will be mailed from the University of Texas Arlington (UTA). The expiration date of this wallet card will be 3 years from the expiration date of your current card issued by UTA.

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TxDOT Instructor-Led Courses

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?
TxDOT offers training courses to external agencies at no cost; however, specific enrollment guidelines apply.

For more information please visit the TxDOT website.

Environmental Online Courses

These online courses are relevant to contractors performing work under the TxDOT Environmental Management System.

Each online training module is $75 and must be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). No refunds are permitted.

Upon successful completion of a module, you will be able to download and print a certificate of completion.

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CCT 200
Flagger Training in Spanish

This course is presented in Spanish. It is equivalent to the Flagger Training in English (CCT 300). It is intended for individuals who will be performing or engaging in flagging duties on construction/maintenance projects.
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CCT 300
Flagger Training

This TxDOT approved training equips participants with the skills to carry out flagging duties on construction and maintenance projects. The course fulfills TxDOT Specification Items 7 and 502. Upon completion, participants receive a Qualified Flagger wallet card valid for four years..
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CCT 401
Work Zone Construction Site Safety

Participants will learn to identify workplace hazards and reinforce safe work zone traffic control and flagging practices while completing OSHA 10-Hour Construction training requirements. Successful participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour wallet card.
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CCT 515
Installation and Maintenance of Signs and Pavement Markings

This course covers accepted practices for the application, installation, maintenance, and operation of signs and pavement markings in accordance with the TMUTCD.
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CCT 520
Work Zone Traffic Control/Qualified Flagger

This is the primary course for all personnel involved in the design, layout, and maintenance of traffic control devices on public roadways. Participants who successfully complete this course will be issued a Qualified Flagger card valid for 4 years.
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CCT 521
TMUTCD Update and Work Zone Refresher

This course provides an update of basic changes included in the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
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CCT 700
Traffic Management for First Responders

This SHRP2 National Traffic National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training based course provides first responders with the knowledge needed to ensure a well-coordinated response to traffic incidents that achieves faster clearance and improves safety for both responders and motorists.
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CCT 172
Equipment Load and Tie Down

This course provides personnel with the knowledge and skills to safely load, secure, and transport equipment on trailers and rollback trucks. Training includes classroom instruction and hands-on exercises covering DOT regulations, load distribution, tie-down calculations, inspections, and safe loading and transport procedures.
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CCT 421
Traffic Control Supervisor

This course is geared to those who supervise traffic control technicians and other personnel in roadway work zones. Course meets TxDOT's Special Provision to Item 7 training standard for "Contractor Responsible Person and Alternate."
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