About the course
What this course covers.
A traffic control person stands between live traffic and a work crew, and a moment of confusion at that post can be fatal for the flagger, the crew, or a driver. The job is far more than holding a sign. This course trains the worker to control traffic with the signals, positioning, and authority the role actually demands.
The course covers the safety equipment a traffic control person wears and uses, the STOP and SLOW signs and the standard hand signals, the duties of supervisors and workers, how to prepare for the job, and how a traffic control system is placed on the road. It closes on the authority a traffic control person carries and how to use it. The content is written to comply with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Temporary Conditions, and OSHA standards.
Companies use Traffic Control Person training to certify flaggers before a job starts, to keep a crew consistent on signals and setup, and to give a documented training record. Online certification means a crew is ready without losing a day to a classroom.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
6 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Safety equipment
The protective equipment and high-visibility gear a traffic control person has to wear and use on the job.
STOP and SLOW signs and hand signals
The STOP and SLOW paddle and the standard set of hand signals used to control traffic safely.
Duties of supervisors and workers
Who carries which responsibility in a work zone, and how supervisors and traffic control persons work together.
Job preparation
How a traffic control person prepares before taking the post, so the work zone is set up right from the start.
Placement of traffic control systems
How signs, cones, and the traffic control system are positioned on the road for a given construction scenario.
The authority of traffic control persons
The legal authority a traffic control person carries on the road and how to use it.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
We run road jobs all season and need flaggers certified fast. The crew finished this the night before a job and showed up knowing the signals cold.
Brett K.
Site Foreman
The work zone setup section is the part that matters. Our traffic control people now place the system the same way every time.
Nadia P.
Safety Coordinator
I had flagged before but never had the authority part explained. Knowing exactly what I can and cannot direct made the job a lot less stressful.
Tyrell J.
Traffic Control Person
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers assigned to traffic control or flagging on road jobs
- Construction crews working next to live traffic
- Supervisors responsible for setting up and running a work zone
- New workers who need to be certified before a job starts
- Companies certifying a whole traffic control crew at once
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Wear and use the right safety equipment for traffic control work
- Control traffic with the STOP and SLOW paddle and standard hand signals
- Prepare for a job and set up a traffic control system correctly
- Place signs and the control system for different construction scenarios
- Understand the authority a traffic control person holds and how to use it
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $59.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$299.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$269.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$239.96
A corporate account saves you
$59.99
on 5 seats of Traffic Control Persons for Construction (Flagger)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Knowledge testing runs throughout the course and a mark of 80 percent earns the certificate; the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met on the first attempt. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 60 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Written to the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 and OSHA standards
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with two retakes included
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that the people directing traffic through a work zone are trained and competent. This course is written to comply with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Temporary Conditions, and provides the documented training record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Training outside Alberta?
This course is valid for traffic control work in Alberta and is written to the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 standard. It is not valid in British Columbia, where traffic control training has to be completed in person. Workers in other provinces should confirm acceptance with their local transport authority and their employer before enrolling.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Traffic Control Person (Flagger) course cost?
- The course is 59.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 60 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it in one sitting before a job starts.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Is this online flagger course valid in my province?
- The course is valid in Alberta. It is not valid in British Columbia, where traffic control training must be completed in person. Workers in other provinces should confirm acceptance with their local transport authority and their employer before enrolling.
What is the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7?
- The Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Temporary Conditions, is the standard that governs how traffic is controlled through a construction work zone. This course is written to comply with the 2022 edition of Book 7.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.