COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is currently being updated to reflect changes in the MUTCD. Until update is complete, please check all references to the latest MUTCD to make sure they are current.

The Maintenance of Traffic for Technicians Web-based training presents information about the placement of, field maintenance required for, and inspection of traffic control devices. In addition, drafting work zone traffic control plans and flaggering are discussed.

This training was prepared by the Transportation Curriculum Coorination Council (TCCC) in partneship with NHI to instroduc maintenance of traffic for technicians. This training is recommended for the TCCC levels I and II.

We've broken this training into five modules:

1. General Terms and Procedures

2. Traffic Channelizing and Control Devices

3. Traffic Control Zones

4. Flagger Operations

5. Traffic Control Zone Operations

OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the correct placement of work zone traffic control devices
• Perform field maintenance of work zone traffic control devices
• Inspect placement or operational functions of work zone traffic control devices
• Generate work zone traffic control plans
• Explain the basics of flagging

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This training is designed for all persons with duties that include: Direct responsibility for placement of work zone traffic control devices; Direct responsibility for field maintenance of work zone traffic control devices; Inspection of the placement or operational function of work zone traffic control devices; and Drafting or electronic generation of work zone traffic control plans. The target audience could be geographically dispersed, in need of immediate training or information, or not have access to travel funds.

If you have questions about this NHI training, please contact NHI at nhicustomerservice@dot.gov or 877.558.6873.