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  • Washington TCS/TCT Student Documents Form

  • Washington TCS requirements

    In order to receive your Washington Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification, you must submit documentation verifying that you meet the state requirements. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still participate in the course, but you will receive a Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certification instead of the TCS certification.

    Please complete this form and submit your required documentation prior to class to avoid processing delays. We cannot issue your certification until all documentation has been received and approved.

  • Course and certification details

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  • A TCS is defined as someone who meets the minimum state requirements of one full year (2000 hrs) of traffic controlrelated work and a current flagger certification card.

    A TCT is defined as someone who does not meet the required experience and is taking the class for informational purposes. A TCT must also have a valid flagger certification card.

  • Student details:

    The following information will appear on your certification.

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  • Submit the required documentation

  • TCS document uploads:

    To receive your Washington State Traffic Control Supervisor certification card, the following documents must be submitted:

    • A current state-approved flagger certification card. Accepted states are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
    • Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience (details below)
  • TCT document uploads:

    To receive your Washington State Traffic Control Technician certification card, you must submit a current state-approved flagger certification card. Accepted states are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

  • Recertification document uploads:

    To renew your Washington TCS or TCT certification card, the following documents must be submitted:

    • A current state-approved flagger certification card. Accepted states are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
    • A current TCS or TCT certification card.
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  • Verification of 2000 hours of work zone experience must be submitted as follows:

    • 2 signed letters (or 1 letter with 2 signatures)

    Who can submit the letters?

    Letters may be submitted by anyone who can verify the knowledge and experience of the TCS candidate, including employers (past and/or present), subcontractors, DOT Inspectors, or other Traffic Control Supervisors.

    What must the letter(s) include?

    TCS candidates may no longer have just flagging hours. The letter(s) must include a brief history and detailed description of at least TWO of the following:

    • Developing traffic control plans (TCPs) for roadway maintenance, construction, utility work, or special events
    • Reviewing TCPs for proper application and MUTCD compliance
    • Inspection of traffic control devices and TCP performance, and reporting or correcting deficiencies
    • Installing and removing traffic control devices in accordance with TCPs for lane closures on multi-lane roadways and other traffic control operations
    • Performing flagger duties

    What format must the letter(s) be in?

    The letter(s) must:

    • Be typed and on company letterhead. (If letterhead is not available, an attached company business card is acceptable).
    • Provide contact information for the authors.
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  • Optional authorization:

    Occasionally ESC receives requests from companies looking for certified traffic control professionals. If you check “authorize to release information,” we may provide these companies with your name and contact information.

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