Certified Flagger Instructor Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to prepare contractor representatives to present the 4-hour Flagger Training course to employees wishing to become qualified flaggers. In addition to basic training in fundamental concepts of work zone traffic control and flagging, adult training techniques will be presented, discussed, and demonstrated.

COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

• TxDOT's emphasis on flagging operations
• The requirements of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) on flagging operations
• Demonstrating how to set up flagging operations in accordance with the TMUTCD
• Describing safe set-up and take down procedures
• Demonstrating the appropriate use of flagger hand-signaling devices
• Demonstrating effective teaching and presentation techniques

CERTIFICATE:
Upon successful course completion, students will receive a Certified Instructor for Qualified Flaggers certificate, which will be valid for a three-year period. This certificate permits the student to train qualified flaggers in accordance with the TxDOT requirements.

Upon successful course completion students will also receive:

• A fully scripted Instructor's Manual
• CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentation
• MUTCD Parts, 1, 5, and 6
• Qualified Flagger Reference Guide
• Temporary Traffic Control Trifold

Additional Flagger Reference Guides and Trifiolds may be purchased from UT Arlington.