This course is intended for individuals who perform flagging and temporary traffic control activities on Kentucky’s roadways. Individuals seeking qualification as Traffic Control Technicians and Supervisors are encouraged to take this course prior to taking the Technician and Supervisor Courses. This training session includes lectures, videos, and hands-on exercises to present the following: proper use of personal protective equipment, work zone components and types of operations, flagging procedures, proper and improper flagging operations, as well as methods of communicating with workers and the public. Individuals performing flagging operations on any Kentucky roadway should be trained and qualified every two years. Those who successfully pass the test will be qualified and their results will be provided to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The course also fulfills a requirement for the Roads Scholar Program.
- Introduction and Class Overview
- Policies and Procedures of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD) and Other Important Manuals Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work Zone Traffic Control Components
- Flagger Station Locations
- Flagger Procedures/Signals
- Flagging Operations
- Hands-On Flagger Practice
- Flagging Dos and Don’ts
Those wishing to complete their Roads Scholar certificate or individuals performing flagging operations on any Kentucky roadway.
NOTE: Payment is required in advance, except employees of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
When offered online on Zoom, this course runs from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This includes the online administration of the exam.
When offered in-person, this course runs from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, followed by the proctored exam. Registration begins at 8:00 am.
