What is ATSSA certification?

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What is ATSSA certification?

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The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is the industry leading certification and training agency for professionals in the road, traffic, and highway industry. Individuals who choose to pursue an ATSSA certificate display commitment to safety, which reduces corporate liability, and is highly valued in the road and traffic industry. Individuals who possess ATSSA certificates have access to more career opportunities. The following list represents the types of certificates that are awarded through the ATSSA:

  • Certified Pedestrian Safety Professional (CPSP)
  • Flagger
  • Flagger Instructor Training (FIT)
  • Guardrail Installer (GI)
  • Pavement Marking Technician (PMT)
  • Traffic Control Design Specialist (TCDS)
  • Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
  • Traffic Control Technician (TCT)
  • Truck-Mounted Attenuator Operator (TMA)

To apply for an ATSSA certificate, professionals in the road, traffic, and highway industry must complete a training course that corresponds to the desired certification. Students who complete the course must then pass the final examination with a score of 80% or higher. The next step to become certified is to submit a completed certification application to the ATSSA, along with two references that are familiar with the applicants work history, and the certification application fee ($109 for ATSSA members or $130 for non-members). Each ATSSA certificate is valid for four years and must be renewed by completing recertification.

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