Flagger course (TCP)
BCCSA Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification Course
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A two-day safety course that certifies you to direct road traffic safely around British Columbia construction zones.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
Ask your employer
Ask your employerThe BC Employer Training Grant pays up to 80 percent of a course, up to $10,000 per worker.
THE ROUTE
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- Good vision and hearing (Ministry of Transportation Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways)
- Minimum 16 years of age with government-issued photo identification
- CSA-approved steel-toed boots with ankle protection for Day 2 practical field work
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Government-issued photo identification
- Working knowledge of written and spoken English
- English language comprehension
- Basic English reading and speaking skills
- English proficiency for WorkSafeBC regulations
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- English proficiency for emergency communication
- English comprehension for written exam
- Working comprehension of English
Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Register through an authorized British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) course provider
- Choose an upcoming 2-day session offered year-round
- Submit registration form and tuition fee of $350 to $420 CAD
Step 3 of 6
Flagger course (TCP)
⏱ 2 days (16 hours)- 16 total hours over 2 days (day one classroom theory, day two live road field practice)
- BC Motor Vehicle Act traffic regulations and WorkSafeBC standards
- Standard hand signaling, visual communication, and two-way radio protocols
- Safe placement of traffic cones, directional signage, and flashing arrow boards
Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 11 schools in BC- College of New Caledonia — 2 days (About $530 for the whole program)
- College of the Rockies — 2 days (About $500 for the whole program)
- BC Construction Safety Alliance — 2 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- BC Municipal Safety Association — 2 days (About $260 for the whole program)
- BPB Traffic Solutions (Bearclaw Traffic) — 2 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Integrity Traffic Control Training — 2 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Prosafe Training — 2 days (About $300 for the whole program)
- Streetwise Traffic Controllers — 2 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- and 3 more, see the list below
Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- Knowledge exam, 80% to pass
- Practical evaluation, 100% to pass
- Card valid for 3 years
Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(11 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 6 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.