ATSSA Flagger Certification 123-41-70497 | Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Use the MUTCD and other books such as state DOT plans and other guides as they relate to flagging traffic
Control traffic on a two way road and how to use different methods to talk with other flaggers
Point out the temporary control areas and know why each is important to safely control traffic
State why proper flagging is important, and list the qualities of a good flagger
Communicate with coworkers
Spot different types of drivers and know how to deal with them

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-4051.00	Highway Maintenance Workers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Traffic control devices including signs, cones, and barricades — set out and retrieve according to standard traffic control plans with minimal supervision on state highway projects.
Flagging operations — execute independently to direct motorists safely past active repair zones in varying traffic and weather conditions.
Light trucks and crew transport vehicles — drive to move personnel and equipment to assigned highway maintenance locations following established routes.
Guardrails, road markers, and warning signals — install and repair using hand tools and power tools with routine accuracy on highway corridors.
Culverts, drop inlets, and roadside ditches — clean and clear of sediment and debris during scheduled preventive maintenance cycles.
Heavy equipment with adjustable attachments — operate to sweep paved surfaces, mow roadside vegetation, or spread sand and salt during seasonal maintenance.
Preventive maintenance tasks on crew vehicles and equipment — perform routine checks and minor servicing according to agency maintenance schedules.
Sand, gravel, and clay materials — haul by truck and spread mechanically to restore washed-out road shoulders and unpaved sections.
Changing site conditions such as weather or unexpected hazards — recognize and report to crew lead while adjusting work pace appropriately.
Work orders and daily activity logs — complete legibly using standard agency forms to document tasks performed and materials used.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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