Flagger/First Aid Training- Virtual Classroom Session 10
Date: 6/2/2021 - 6/4/2021
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Overview
Course Description
Flagging is a very important and demanding job whether it be in a work zone, during utility installation or repair, or during an emergency road hazard situation. This course will provide first aid training as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as Flagger Certification which is valid for 2 years. Contact the Baystate Roads Program for additional information at: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org.
This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts.
Contact Baystate Roads for additional information or technical questions: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org
Course Outline:
- Use the link in your confirmation email or in Module 1 to register for your virtual class on June 2, 2021 at 8AM.
- Attend the live 4-hr virtual class with instructor Tom Lemon.
- The first segment of the session will cover first aid; a 2-year certification through the American Red Cross.
- The second portion will cover the MassDOT approved Roadway Flagger Curriculum. Following, there will be discussion and a Q&A.
- After the virtual class (on Zoom), you will complete the final exam. This is the same final exam you would take during the in-person course. You have 1 attempt on this exam and must receive an 80% or higher to receive your Flagger/First Aid certification card. If you do not pass the exam, you will need to retake the course. You must complete the exam by June 4, 2021.
- Once you have passed the final exam, the instructor will mail your certification card. Please make sure that you have an updated address in your profile when you register for the course.
Virtual Class: register in your confirmation email or in Module 1. There are multiple dates listed in the module; please only sign up for the session on June 2, 2021 at 8 AM. The introduction module will open on May 26 to review the directions for the virtual classroom and final exam.
Do not complete the Course Evaluation and Final exam until after the virtual class. You must complete the final exam by June 4, 2021.
**Virtual classroom protocol**
Instructor
Tom Lemon is a Highway Work Zone/Roadway Flagger Instructor with Baystate Roads. Mr. Lemon is the Lead Instructor of the MassDOT funded Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School Training Program and also a CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor with the American Red Cross.
Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact the UMass Transportation Center at 413-545-2604 or admin@umasstransportationcenter.org as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
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Heather | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Mike | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
Melissa | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Rollin | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Jonathan | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Christopher | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Rob | Town of Belchertown DPW |
Christopher | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
Eddie | City of Fitchburg Water |
Jack | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
Scott | Town of Eastham DPW |
Sean | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
Robert | City of Fitchburg Water |
Instructors
- Thomas Lemon
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