Classic Training Academy offers you the option to become a certified flagger with the OSHA-compliant National Flagger Certification Training course. Learn how to safely and effectively direct traffic, use hand signals and flagging devices, identify hazards and respond during emergencies.

Flagger certification is required for any worker who directs or controls traffic on construction sites, road maintenance projects and other workplace traffic areas. This is fully compliant with OSHA standard 1926.201(a) and conforms to Part 6 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

This is a national training course that teaches flagger safety guidelines from OSHA and the MUTCD.

This certification is valid for 4 years.

$145 per person

Who Needs National Flagger Certification Training?

Workers who direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic on any worksite must be trained and certified as flaggers. Flaggers use hand signals, signaling devices and other equipment during temporary traffic control (TTC) operations. OSHA-compliant flagger certification protects workers and drivers from traffic accidents on the jobsite.

A TTC zone is required any time the normal flow of traffic on a publicly accessible road is suspended. Certified flaggers may be required during:

• Construction
• Utility installation
• Road maintenance
• Tree trimming
• Surveying
• Emergency response
• Highway construction
• Traffic incidents
• Events (concerts, parades, festivals)
• And more

This class takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.

CEU Requirements

• 100% attendance for the Work Zone Flagger Certification Classes
• Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
• Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
• Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
• As applicable, achievement of a minimum passing score on the required end-of-course examination
• Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, individuals will understand how to provide safe passage of traffic through work zones as well as minimize risk by using standard flagging procedures learned during their training. Upon completion of this course,e students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of flagger operations.
• Learn the standard skillset of a professional flagger.
• Apply standard flagger control references.
• Identify Proper flagger procedures, practices, and signals.
• Learn standard flagger operating procedures for various situations.

For groups of more than 10, please call for dates.