Qualified Flagger Training & Trainer

This course is designed to prepare contractor representatives to present the 4-hour Flagger Training course to employees wishing to become qualified flaggers. In addition to basic training in fundamental concepts of work zone traffic control and flagging, adult training techniques will be presented, discussed, and demonstrated. Individuals interested in receiving training or training others as an escort flagger in accordance with Texas law and Chapter 22 of the Basic Peace Officer Course can take this class to meet the new regulatory obligations. Upon successful course completion, participants will receive a Certified Instructor for Qualified Flaggers certificate, which will be valid for a four-year period. This certificate permits the student to train qualified flaggers in accordance with the TxDOT requirements.