TCS Pre-Class Information
Follow the steps below to get ready for your class.
NOTE: All required documents must be submitted and approved before your certification will be issued. If your documents have not been received within 90 days following your class, you will have to start the process over, including retaking your course and paying the registration fee.
Submit a copy of your Flagger certification
If you are enrolled in one of the following classes, you must submit a copy of your current Flagger card:
- Oregon TCS recertification (1-day) course
- Washington TCS certification (3-day) course
- Washington TCS certification (1-day) course
- Idaho TCS certification (2-day) course
- Idaho TCS recertification (1-day) course.
Students enrolled in the Oregon certification (3-day) course do not need to submit a Flagger certification.
Certifications from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are accepted. To submit a copy of your Flagger certification, take a photo of it and email it to flagger@esc.org.
Submit a copy of your TCS or TCT certification (recert only)
If you are enrolled in a 1-day recertification course, you must complete this step in order to receive your new TCS or TCT certification.
You will be asked for this information during the registration process, and you may also be asked to show a copy of your card in class.
There are grace periods for TCS and TCT recertification:
- Washington and Idaho TCS students have 6 months after their date of expiration to complete a recertification class.
- Oregon TCS students have 60 days are their date of expiration to complete a recertification class.
Have 2 people verify your work experience (full TCS only)
If you are enrolled in a full (3-day) certification course and seeking a TCS certification*, you must have 2 people submit verification of your 2000 hours of work experience.
They can do so by using our online verification form, or submitting a letter.
*Students seeking recertification or a TCT certification do not need to submit verification of experience.
Receive your student materials in the mail
If your class is taking place online, your materials will be shipped to the address provided on your registration.
You will receive tracking information via email when your materials have shipped. If you need to make corrections to your shipping address, please contact our customer service team immediately.
Check your tech
If your class is online, make sure you have the right equipment and are comfortable using Zoom.
If you need help getting started with Zoom, instructions are available on their website.
Your camera and microphone must remain on throughout the instructor-led session, including the exam.
Arrive or log in 30 minutes prior to class
If your class is online, log in to your Zoom class by clicking on the “Course URL” in your confirmation email.
- Be sure to check your time zone to find the right start time for your class.
- If you’re attending online, bring the student materials that were mailed to you. If your class is in-person, you’ll receive your materials when you arrive.
- It is a good idea to bring a pen or pencil to take notes.
Earn your certification
To earn your TCS or TCT certification, you must:
- Turn in a copy of your valid Flagger card (unless you are taking the full Oregon 3-day course)
- Have 2 people verify your 2000 hours of work experience (if seeking TCS certification)
- Attend the full course
- Score at least 80% on the open book exam.
All of your supporting documentation must be submitted within 6 months of the date of your class, or you will need to retake the course.
Certifications are issued in a digital-only format. Your certification will be emailed to the address you used to register for the course.
Retests
If you do not pass the exam, you may contact our customer service team to schedule a one-time retest, free of charge. Retests must be completed within 30 days of your original class date.
