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Prekindergarten - Grade 3 to K-8 Bridge Endoresement

The University of Montana-Western

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Locations

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  • Dillon, Montana

    710 S Atlantic, Dillon, Montana, 59725-3598

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish Language

Abilities

Information OrderingNear VisionSelective AttentionControl PrecisionFar VisionAuditory AttentionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityPerceptual Speed

Tasks

  • Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizo
  • Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or
  • Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.

Technology

Electronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesBalance weightsBittsBridge traffic signalsCable linesClosed circuit television CCTV monitoring systemsDesktop computersElectric drawbridgesFall protection equipmentGas detectorsGas powered generatorsGas powered snow blowersGrease dispensing gunsHand trucksHard hats

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RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium53-6011.00Bridge and Lock Tenderstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Canal lock and drawbridge machinery — operate the full range of control systems autonomously across all traffic conditions, including peak vessel and vehicle periods at a major waterway crossing.
  • Multi-vessel traffic coordination — direct simultaneous movement of several vessels through a lock or bridge area using radio, loudspeaker, and visual signals without supervisory guidance.
  • Non-routine vessel passage decisions — apply critical thinking to assess oversized or high-speed vessels and determine safe passage timing and lock sequencing independently.
  • Emergency alarm and signal activation — execute emergency response protocols, including activating alarms and halting bridge traffic, in response to unexpected hazards or vessel incidents.
  • Comprehensive operational logging — maintain accurate, complete electronic records of all vessel passages, water levels, and weather events using spreadsheet and office suite software across a full operational week.
  • Equipment condition assessment — conduct systematic inspections of bridge and lock mechanical components and produce detailed maintenance requisitions that accurately describe fault type, severity, and urgency.
  • Public safety and security protocols — apply knowledge of maritime public safety regulations to enforce compliance among vessel operators and vehicle traffic at the bridge or lock site.
  • Situational awareness under pressure — maintain selective attention to simultaneous audio and visual signals from vessels, vehicles, and control panels during high-traffic or adverse weather conditions.
  • Shift handover communication — prepare and deliver thorough verbal and written shift briefings covering operational status, pending maintenance, and notable vessel activity to incoming tenders.
  • VPN and network security software — access and navigate secure operational networks to retrieve and submit sensitive facility data in accordance with agency security requirements.

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