Course Details
Course Code:
WFTR 119
Precluded Courses:
None
Calendar Description:
Includes theory and extensive practical hands-on training. Covered will be WCB's safety regulations, personal safety and equipment, traffic control devices, construction equipment, traffic control zones/sites, site set-up, visual/audible/radio signaling, control of equipment and workers, etc. License is valid for 3 years.
Date First Offered:
2005-11-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 20
Lecture Hours: 7
Field Experience Hours: 13
Total Weeks:
1
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
Class 5 Driver's License is recommended but not mandatory. Recommended age is 16 years old.
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Day One - Theory
-Roles and Responsibilities
-Describe Regulations
-WCB Regulations
-Department of Highways Regulations
-Motor Vehicle Regulations
-Identify Equipment
-Assemble and Disassemble a Traffic Control Zone
-Describe Communication Procedures
-Control Traffic
Day Two
Field Experience:
-Assemble and Disassemble a Traffic Control Zone
-Control Traffic
-Use of Handheld Radios
Outdoor on the Road Training dealing with:
-Heavier Traffic
-High Volumes of Traffic
-Setting up Traffic Control Devices
-Controlling all Types of Traffic
Taking Down all Traffic Control Devices
-Cooperating with Construction Equipment and Work Crews
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to legally perform traffic control duties in a proper, safe and effective manner in BC, Alberta and the Yukon. License is valid for 3 years.
Grading System:
Pass/Fail
Passing Grade:
80% (written)
Grading Weight:
Final Exam: 100 %
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Other Pertinent Information:
Passing Grade: Practical - is to the satisfaction of the instructor
Course Offered in Other Programs:
Yes
Other Programs:
-Heavy Equipment Operator
-Transition to Work
Supplies:
Supplied by Training Institution/Instructor
-Supplementary Hand-outs
-Traffic Control Kit
-Hand Held Radios
Text Books:
Required - n/a, Traffic Control Person Training - Participant Guide