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TCP Re-qualification Process

The Construction Safety Network has determined that it will not be necessary for TCPs to re-take the two day TCP course again to re-qualify. Current TCPs can simply take an online challenge exam at a cost of $25.00 per person. They will be prepared to facilitate exams starting July 31, 2006.

Exam Facilities

Contact the exam facility most convenient and schedule an exam appointment in advance of TCP identification expiration date.

Victoria (Greater) Chamber of Commerce
#100-852 Fort Street Victoria BC, V8W 1H8
Phone: (250)383-7191
Fax: (250)385-3552
Email: chamber@gvcc.org www.victoriachamber.ca

West Shore Chamber of Commerce
2830 Aldwynd Road Victoria BC V9B 3S7
Phone: (250)478-1130
Fax: (250)478-1584
Email: chamber@westshore.bc.ca www.westshore.bc.ca

Exam Format

The exam is open book. TCPs can bring with them:

• Participants Manual from the TCP course,
• Ministry of Transportation Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways, and/or
• TCP re-qualification Refresher Guide available from the Construction Safety Network website,
• Dictionary / Thesaurus
• The exam will be at the same level of difficulty as the original TCP qualification exam. TCPs must get at least 80% to pass.
• Computer-based, 45 minute time limit
• 40 Multiple Choice and True/False questions
• 35 Theory questions
• 5 Practical questions using Schematics - diagrams are designed to replicate the practical scenarios of original training

Three Options for Re-qualification

It is understood that not all qualified TCPs have worked in the field regularly since attaining their original TCP ticket. Further, there may be TCPs who feel uncomfortable taking tests or would simply like a refresher and update on rules and regulations. Accordingly, the Construction Safety Network has created options to assist TCPs in successfully re-qualifying before their expiration date, without having to re-take the entire two-day course again. Options include:

• Take the Exam without Review
  • If confident that knowledge and skills are up to the standard of the original qualification and the TCP is informed of all regulatory changes
  • Book an appointment at an exam facility and take the exam
• Self Study then Take the Exam
  • View or download study materials / resources:
    • A pre-reading study guide will be downloadable free of charge, along with other relevant resources, from the Construction Safety Network website www.safetynetwork.bc.ca as of July 30, 2006.
    • Ministry of Transportation's Traffic Control Home Page - "Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways"
    • WorkSafe BC - review any applicable sections of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
  • Review materials and when prepared, book an appointment at an exam facility.
• Complete Traffic Control Refresher Course, then Take the Exam
  • Roadmasters Safety Group Inc. will offer a one-day Traffic Control Refresher Course (contact 250-383-6041 for schedule)
  • Review traffic control knowledge and skills in a group setting with an instructor
  • When prepared, book an appointment at an exam facility.

Re-qualification Process

• TCPs must submit their most recent TCP photo ID, a passport sized photo, and $25 exam fee to the invigilator before the exam.
• Schedule and take the exam at the most convenient examination location. TCPs have two attempts to pass the challenge exam, at a cost of $25.00 per time.
• If TCPs do not pass the first time, they will be encouraged to do further preparatory study and/or take the one day refresher course in preparation for their second attempt. ID card and photo will be returned.
• If TCPs do not pass the second time, they will be required to re-take the entire two-day TCP course by which they were originally certified. ID card and photo will be returned. (*Please note, this is the only situation in which a current TCP needs to retake the whole course for re-qualification)
• Upon successful completion of the exam, TCPs will be issued a temporary certificate by the invigilator, which is valid for three months from date of issue. The temporary certificate will be followed shortly by a new permanent photo ID card, valid for another three years.

The TCP re-qualification process has been developed through a culmination of discussions with TCP Instructors, Master Trainers, stakeholders, the Technical Advisory Committee, and BC Safety Network Board of Directors who are confident that it will meet the needs of the industry and TCPs throughout the province.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the re-qualification process, please feel free to contact me at 250-383-6041 or email Roadmasters-vic@shaw.ca.

Sincerely,

Sheila Fiorin, Instructor