Washington and Idaho TCS certifications are valid for four years. The Oregon TCS certification is valid for three years.
Traffic Control Supervisor
Oregon Certification
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 Oregon 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.
COURSE PREVIEW
What’s included:
- 3-day certification class, or
- 1-day recertification class
- Certification exam
You will earn:
- Oregon TCS or TCT card (valid for 3 years)
- *As of January 1, 2023, OR TCS cards are digital-only.
- Oregon Flagger certification (valid for 3 years – earned in the full 3-day class only)
Prerequisites:
- Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience (details below)
- For recert only: valid OR TCS or TCT card, and valid Flagger card from OR, WA, ID, or MT
Don’t just go through the motions. Become a certified TCS.
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.
What will I learn in the OR TCS course?
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.
What are the prerequisites for my OR TCS course?
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.
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What does “verification of 2000 hours of experience” mean?
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.
How will I get my OR TCS or TCT card?
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, OR 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.
OR TCS and TCT cards are valid for 3 years.
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