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Traffic Control

Traffic control is the direction of vehicles through an area where the normal flow of traffic is disrupted, such as during road construction and utility work. Effective traffic control protects workers, the motoring public, and pedestrians while keeping delays to a minimum.


Training

Traffic control person training is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their legislated duties as a traffic control person. As of January 2020, TCP certification training was revised to include two levels, TCP level 1 and TCP level 2. 

TCP level 1 is mandatory for any person responsible for directing traffic movement and preventing conflicts between vehicles and road activities such as road maintenance, construction, road incidents and emergency operations.

TCP level 2 is a voluntary course that is designed for persons who develop traffic control plans. To complete TCP level 2, you must hold a valid TCP level 1 certificate.

Both level 1 and level 2 training are valid for three years. To recertify, the participant must complete a recertification course before the original course expires.

To ensure compliance with legislation any person performing the duties of a traffic control person must recertify in level 1. If they do not complete the duties of a TCP but you wish to maintain TCP level 2 training certification, they may recertify in TCP level 2. If they perform both the duties of a traffic control person and planner, they must recertify in TCL level 1 and may recertify in TCP level 2.


Traffic Control Plans

Traffic control can be dangerous work. A traffic control plan is a plan prepared in advance of commencing work that addresses all aspects of traffic control in the work area and is used in an effort to eliminate or reduce hazards. The plan must be based on a thorough hazard assessment and show how traffic is to be safely separated from workers and pedestrians. It consists of a diagram showing the road layout along with the traffic control measures that will be used to warn and guide traffic past, around and through the work site safely. The plan must include:

  • Location of work
  • Diagram
  • The work to be undertaken
  • The equipment required
  • The number of traffic control persons needed
  • The applicable regulations and manuals
  • Public notifications
  • Communication methods
  • Emergency response plan

A traffic control plan is a plan prepared in advance of commencing work that addresses all aspects of traffic control in the work area and is used in an effort to eliminate or reduce hazards. The plan must be based on a thorough hazard assessment and show how traffic is to be safely separated from workers and pedestrians. It consists of a diagram showing the road layout along with the traffic control measures that will be used to warn and guide traffic past, around and through the work site safely. The plan must include:

  • Location of work
  • Diagram
  • The work to be undertaken
  • The equipment required
  • The number of traffic control persons needed
  • The applicable regulations and manuals
  • Public notifications
  • Communication methods
  • Emergency response plan


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FAQs

For employers and workers

Can I do the courses online?
How can I find course offerings?
How long are the courses?
How long is my TCP Level 1 or 2 certificate valid for?
I have a certificate from another province. Is it accepted in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Is there a requirement for the number of persons with TCP Level 2 training per site or per employer?
Is there an exam?
My TCP trainer certification has expired. What do I have to do to teach the new TCP courses?
What are the learning objectives of the new TCP training courses?
What are the prerequisites for TCP training?
What is the cost of each course?

For Training Providers

Can I modify the WorkplaceNL training course or submit a training program to WorkplaceNL for approval?
I am a training provider, can I still use my approved TCP training curriculum?
What equipment and materials will I need to teach the new TCP courses?

For Trainers

How do I become an approved TCP trainer?
I am an approved TCP trainer, can I teach the new TCP courses?
My TCP trainer certification has expired. What do I have to do to teach the new TCP courses?
The TCP Certification Training Standard indicates that I must have two years related TCP experience to become a TCP trainer. What does this mean?
The TCP Certification Training Standard references training in adult learning principles as an eligibility requirement for trainers. Is there are particular course that I must complete?