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Class Schedule
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HWS001 - Work Zone Traffic Control (TxDOT Safety Contract) - 16.00 Hours | |||||
| Start Date | End Date | Location | Class Number | ||
| 5/28/13 | 5/29/13 | El Paso, TX USA | EU HWS001 261 | [see Other Information below] [details] | |
| This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule. | |||||
Course Description
HWS001 - Work Zone Traffic Control (TxDOT Safety Contract) - 16.00 Hours
Description
You can earn qualification through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s course – Work Zone Traffic Control (HWS001). Work zones are dangerous work places, and can become deadly if traffic control is not set up properly. Preparedness - particularly training - is the key to minizing work zone collisions and improving traffic safety. This course provides important training in the basics of traffic control. Participants will learn the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and application to local roads and streets as well as Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) roadways.
Topics
- Traffic crashes in temporary traffic control zones and legal responsibilities
- Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Temporary traffic control zones
- Signs and channelizing devices
- Pavement markings, lighting, and other devices
- Traffic control typical applications
- Preparation of simple traffic control plans
- Use of traffic flagging
Audience
City and county personnel directly involved in developing and/or implementing work zone traffic control.
City and county work crews involved in construction or maintenance on or near roads or streets.
Law Enforcement Officers
Other Information
NOTE: To register for a class, determine from the list above which one you wish to attend. Then, download, fill out, and send in the digital Registration Form.
For more information, call Customer Care at 800-723-3811.
NOTE: Law Enforcement Officers please remember to provide us your PID number so we can ensure that you get TCLEOSE credit.
NOTE: This no-cost, course is ONLY for Texas city/county personnel.
Highway contractors MUST register for the fee-based, open-enrollment version of this course - Work Zone Traffic Control (for Contractors) - (HWS002).
Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.