Certification Training Information
If you are looking to register for the in-person Traffic Barrier Certification classes, view the MTBMA Event Calendar for upcoming dates.
Temporary Traffic Control Manager Course (Orange Card)
This one-day 8-hour course is designed for field supervisors providing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) training for work zones. Individuals will be provided an online course manual with instructional material and learn the fundamentals of TTC and SHA's Standards and Specifications and typical applications. A multiple-choice examination must be completed online at the end of the course.
- Training modules & the exam are inside the online course.
- Each person registered must have an email address unique to them. You cannot use an office email/administrative email to register multiple people.
- After registration, the course information will be made available within 2 business days.
- Training is not available on an iPad, phone, or other handheld device; it must be done on a laptop or desktop computer. The Google Chrome browser must be used to access the training.
- This course takes 4-6 hours on average and can be completed online, any time - day or night.
- The exam has a time limit of two hours, which must be completed without interruption.
- You have two attempts to pass the final exam.
- Successful completion requires a 70% or higher score on the final exam.
- If both exam attempts are failed the individual may register and pay the fee to take the course again.
- Certification is valid for 4 years from the time the exam is successfully completed.
- Registration for the certification course is valid for 6 months. If the course is not completed during that time the registration is forfeited and expired.
The Book of Standards is maintained by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administrations (MDOT SHA) Office of Highway Development to provide engineering personnel and contractors with a complete and up-to-date catalog of Standards for Highways, Incidental Structures, and Traffic Control Applications by and for MDOT SHA.
Click here to view the Book of Standards online.
*Hard copies of the book are no longer being printed. The manual, including updates, will only be available on the SHA Website.*
Contact MTBMA at training@mtbma.org with questions about the Temporary Traffic Control Managers Course.
Erosion & Sediment Control (Yellow Card)
The Basic Erosion and Sediment (ESC) Course (Yellow Card) is mandatory for contractor superintendents and ESC managers and is highly recommended for contractor project managers. This class covers the Basic Science of Erosion & Sediment Control, Installing and Maintaining E&S controls, Using the E&S Quality Assurance checklist to monitor compliance, and the Design Modification Process.
- Training modules & the exam are inside the online course.
- Each person registered must have an email address unique to them. You cannot use an office email/administrative email to register multiple people.
- After registration, the course information will be made available within 2 business days.
- Training is not available on an iPad, phone, or other handheld device; it must be done on a laptop or desktop computer. The Google Chrome browser must be used to access the training.
- This course takes 6-8 hours on average and can be completed online, any time - day or night.
- The exam has a time limit of two hours, which must be completed without interruption.
- You have two attempts to pass the exam.
- Successful completion requires an 80% or higher score on the final exam.
- If both exam attempts are failed the individual may register and pay the fee to take the course again.
- Certification is valid for 3 years from the time the exam is successfully completed.
- Registration for the certification course is valid for 6 months. If the course is not completed during that time the registration is forfeited and expired.
NOTE: Because Flash Player has been discontinued, there is no audio for this course.
Prerequisite: MDE Responsible Personnel Certification
The RPC card, previously known as the white/green card, is required for this course. This course is online and managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Questions about this course? You can find the FAQ page here: Responsible Personnel FAQ (maryland.gov).
Contact MTBMA at training@mtbma.org with questions about the Erosion & Sediment Control Course.
Contact Pat.Depkin@Maryland.gov with questions about the RPC card.
Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones (LEO)
The Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones Course is mandatory for all law enforcement officers supporting work zone safety at a work zone. This class covers the basics of work zone standards, guidelines, procedures, and the responsibilities of work zone stakeholders. Officers will learn the four work zone area components. They will provide an understanding of traffic control and the configuration for advance warning areas, tapers, buffers, the placement of LEO vehicles in work zones, and recommended practices and procedures.
- Training modules & the exam are inside the online course.
- Each person registered must have an email address unique to them. You cannot use an office email/administrative email to register multiple people.
- After registration, the course information will be made available within 2 business days. The course can then be accessed at will, day or night.
- Training is not available on an iPad, phone, or other handheld device, it must be done on a laptop or desktop computer. The Google Chrome browser must be used to access the training.
- Successful completion requires a 70% or higher score on the final exam.
- You have ten attempts to pass the exam, but if you fail an attempt, you must wait 24 hours before you can try again. Please take the time to review the training materials.
- If all exam attempts are failed there is a three-month waiting period before the individual may register to take the course again.
- Certification is valid for 4 years from the time the exam is successfully completed.
- Registration for the certification course is valid for 6 months. If the course is not completed during that time the registration is forfeited and expired.
- The course is of no cost to the Maryland State Police (MSP), as SHA covers that cost. For officers other than MSP, the course is $150 and you will receive an inquiry for payment before the course is made available to those registrants.
Contact MTBMA at training@mtbma.org with questions about the Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones Course.
Traffic Barrier Certification
The Traffic Barrier Certification is for individuals with some experience doing design, installation, or inspection of construction/maintenance of traffic barrier w-beam and end treatments in Maryland. The class provides an overview of design criteria and installation requirements to safeguard driver safety.
There are two options for the Traffic Barrier Certification:
- Take the in-person, 7-hour class held monthly at SHA Headquarters in Hanover. View the event calendar for upcoming dates: Events - Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (mtbma.org).
- Note that these monthly classes cap at 30 registrants and close 3 business days prior to the class date. Upon registering you will be prompted to upload the certificates listed below.
- If you currently possess a Traffic Barrier Certification from a different state or comparable entity, you can bypass the in-person course and take the exam directly: Training - Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (mtbma.org). You must provide proof of this certificate in addition to the below.
For either option, the following prerequisites are necessary:
- Eligible registrants will have taken the manufacturer training for each product. Upon registering you will be prompted to upload all five certificates at the Dropbox link provided. Be sure to open the Dropbox link in a new tab. The required manufacturer certifications include:
- MAX-Tension Median Installation – Lindsay Corp.
- MATT Median Attenuating TREND Terminal – Valtir LLC
- SoftStop System – Valtir LLC
- MFLEAT Training Course – Road Systems Inc.
- MSKT Training Course – Road Systems Inc.
You can find more details about the exam itself, along with links/FAQs to the above manufacturer products here: Traffic Barrier Certification Exam - Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (mtbma.org).
Contact Mary Ellen Tokar at mtokar@mtbma.org with questions about this certification.
Aggregate Technician (Soils & Aggregate)
This is a self-guided course using the below-linked technician manual provided by Maryland State Highway Administration Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program. Certification of this course requires successful completion of a written exam.
For more information, or to schedule your exam, please contact Evan Howard at (443) 572-5020.
Aggregate Technician Training Manual
MARTCP Training & Testing Information
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