Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Training classes

MnDOT Traffic Control Supervisor

An in-person, two-day certification course designed for Traffic Control Supervisors who will be working on Minnesota state projects. Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the TCS exam participants will fulfill the language contained in MnDOT's Traffic Control Supervisor Special Provision 2563.

It is strongly recommended attendees have a minimum of two years traffic control experience before registering for this class.

Course content

Topics covered will include principles and set up of temporary traffic controls, review MnDOT traffic control special provisions, 2018 Field Manual, and will use actual traffic control plans. Other subjects covered are work zone speed limits, temporary work zone signing, barriers, pavement markings, ped/bikes in work zones, and work zone inspection.

Registration

  • Cost - $300.00 per student – MnDOT is now accepting credit cards for registration fees
      • Registration is limited to 5 students per company, per class.
  • Training Dates:
    • February 14-15, 2024 – Shoreview
    • February 28-29, 2024 – Shoreview
    • April 3-4, 2024 – St. Cloud
  • Locations:
  • Class start and end time each day:
    • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Registration Link
  • MnDOT employees must register through their training representative (CONS00057)

Things you need to know

  • In order to be successful in this class it is recommended you have two years traffic control experience.
  • If seats are unavailable contact Angie at angela.gustafson@state.mn.us to be placed on a wait list.
  • Cancellation refunds will only be given 7 days prior to training.
  • Substitutions are acceptable.

Other options

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) A person may become an ATSSA certified Traffic Control Supervisor by receiving a certification from the ATSSA sponsored Traffic Control Supervisor-MN State Specific courses (TCT/TCS) to fulfill the language contained in MnDOT’s Traffic Control Special Provision 2563.

ATSSA's Minnesota specific virtual and in-person training schedule

TCT (1 day)

TCS (2 days)

Location

January 8, 2024

January 9-10, 2024

Virtual

January 22, 2024

January 23-24, 2024

In-Person

Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes, MN

February 27, 2024

February 28-29, 2024

Virtual

March 6, 2024

March 7-8, 2024

In-Person

Holiday Inn Lakeville, MN

March 25, 2024

March 26-27, 2024

Virtual