Transportation And Highway Safety

The TEEX Transportation and Highway Safety Program serves industry professionals working on or near Texas Department of Transportation roadways and Federal Highway Administration sponsored projects. Whether a work zone traffic control assignment, a traffic collision incident, school bus operations, or continuing education provided to transportation engineers, proper training helps ensure safe decisions are made regardless of the environment. At TEEX we understand the importance of properly trained personnel and utilize experienced professionals to train state and local transportation industry professionals throughout Texas.

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Funding Options DHS/FEMA Veterans Benefits GSA

Delivery Types Online Face-to-Face Blended Online Instructor-Led

CDL Training

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
CDL110	Entry-Level Driver Training Theory	Quick View Course Description close CDL110 – Entry-Level Driver Training Theory The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) now mandates that entry-level drivers must attend formal classroom training prior to attending behind-the-wheel (BTW) training and taking the Commercial Driver License (CDL) skills test. This class covers all FMCSA requirements to complete the theory portion of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
CDL111	Entry-Level Driver Training Range and Road Class A	Quick View Course Description close CDL111 – Entry-Level Driver Training Range and Road Class A The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) now mandates that entry-level drivers attend formal classroom training prior to attending behind-the-wheel (BTW) training and taking the Commercial Driver License (CDL) skills test. This class covers all FMCSA requirements to complete the BTW portion of the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). This includes all range and road maneuvers. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HEP710	Commercial Driver License Test Safety Preparation Online	Quick View Course Description close HEP710 – Commercial Driver License Test Safety Preparation Online This class is designed to prepare students to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills test. Participants will learn, in detail, important safety procedures to ensure the safe driving of commercial vehicles. Furthermore, students will be provided detailed verbiage for the vehicle inspection test.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HEP712	CDL Vehicle Inspection	Quick View Course Description close HEP712 – CDL Vehicle Inspection The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills test is divided into three parts. This course addresses the first part of the test, the vehicle inspection. Participants will be given a detailed explanation of the vehicle inspection portion as well as all the tools needed to begin the CDL Examination with confidence. Note: This course is NOT part of the CDL Examination but rather helps the participant prepare to take the exam.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HEP715	Hands-On CDL Training	Quick View Course Description close HEP715 – Hands-On CDL Training The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills test is divided into three parts. Participants will be given detailed instructions on how to complete the Vehicle Inspection, Basic Controls, and On Road Driving portions of the test. Students will be given time to practice this skills on the vehicle they will be testing in. On the last day, an opportunity will be given to take the CDL Test. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
HEP700	Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones (Online)	Quick View Course Description close HEP700 – Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones (Online) This Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones online course provides safety awareness training for those who work on and around heavy equipment and vehicles in construction work zones. Students will be able to recognize methods for identifying and preventing hazards pertaining to heavy equipment and vehicle operations in construction work zones. The course addresses common hazards including the top four causes of injury and death: falls, struck-by, caught-between, and electrocution. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS110	Flaggers in Work Zones	Quick View Course Description close HWS110 – Flaggers in Work Zones The Flaggers in Work Zones course provides training to work zone personnel assigned to traffic control duties. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. During the course, participants are instructed on proper flagging techniques critical to the safety of work zone personnel and guided through demonstrations designed to help reduce the risk of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In addition to classroom training, all participants are provided opportunities to practice using those techniques demonstrated during assigned practical field scenarios. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS400	Temporary Traffic Control Worker	Quick View Course Description close HWS400 – Temporary Traffic Control Worker The Temporary Traffic Control Worker course covers safety awareness, personal and co-worker safety, to include the OSHA focus four hazards, excavation safety, night-time operation, basic traffic control, traffic control devices, channelizing devices, traffic queuing, and signage. Training received during this course is required by TxDOT every 3 years and is in compliance with the Special Specification to Item 7 of the TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges (2015), all workers engaged in a construction work zone must complete Work Zone Traffic Control Awareness Training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS410	Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS410 – Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person The Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person course provides managers and supervisors responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on State-owned roadways with required training recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The course provides TxDOT compliant training in basic work zone traffic control set-up and covers the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and all relative TxDOT standards. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS415	Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS415 – Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person TxDOT has recognized the need to require a refresher course for those managers and supervisors who are designated as contractor’s responsible person (CRP) or alternate CRP and are responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on state-owned roadways. The Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person (HWS415) provides a review of TxDOT-compliant training in basic work zone traffic control setup and maintenance for CRPs. The participant will receive refresher training on the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and updates on all relative TxDOT standards that apply to TxDOT roadways, including the Interstate System.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

School Bus Transportation

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
PPT001	School Bus Driver Instructor	Quick View Course Description close PPT001 – School Bus Driver Instructor The School Bus Driver Instructor course provides school districts with an opportunity to save resources through the use of their own qualified drivers as behind-the-wheel instructors. Experienced drivers completing instructor training are not only provided with best practices and opportunities to present to their peers, but also receive recommended delivery options, helpful instruction tips, and guidance regarding student documentation requirements. All participants receive an instructor manual designed to guide class work as well as a practitioner manual and supplemental sets of instructional media and candidate driver evaluation documentation. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
PPT002	School Bus Driver Instructor Refresher	Quick View Course Description close PPT002 – School Bus Driver Instructor Refresher The School Bus Driver Instructor Refresher course provides experienced pupil transportation professionals with Department of Transportation guideline updates, associated curriculum revisions, and all related training delivery updates to include revised delivery materials; all based on Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver Program best practices. In addition to refreshing basic instructor skills, participants will cover all CDL Pre-trip inspection review processes along with proper backing, turning, parking, and student skill documentation requirements. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
PPT301	School Bus Driver	Quick View Course Description close PPT301 – School Bus Driver This course serves as an introduction to pupil transportation for new school bus drivers as well as a refresher for more experienced drivers. Participants will also focus on preventative accident measures by concentrating on basic essential maneuvers. At the completion, new drivers will be equipped for behind the wheel training.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Traffic Flagging

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
HWS110	Flaggers in Work Zones	Quick View Course Description close HWS110 – Flaggers in Work Zones The Flaggers in Work Zones course provides training to work zone personnel assigned to traffic control duties. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. During the course, participants are instructed on proper flagging techniques critical to the safety of work zone personnel and guided through demonstrations designed to help reduce the risk of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In addition to classroom training, all participants are provided opportunities to practice using those techniques demonstrated during assigned practical field scenarios. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS114	Train-The -Trainer Flaggers	Quick View Course Description close HWS114 – Train-The -Trainer Flaggers The Flaggers Instructor course is designed for industry professional supervisors responsible for work zone safety operations who wish to become flagger trainers. During training, candidate instructors are provided opportunities to demonstrate flagger proficiency as they work to develop their individual trainer skills through practice teaching assignments. At the conclusion of training, all new instructors are provided with a set of lesson plans and associated instructional materials for use when conducting classroom training and exercises for their own organization. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS400	Temporary Traffic Control Worker	Quick View Course Description close HWS400 – Temporary Traffic Control Worker The Temporary Traffic Control Worker course covers safety awareness, personal and co-worker safety, to include the OSHA focus four hazards, excavation safety, night-time operation, basic traffic control, traffic control devices, channelizing devices, traffic queuing, and signage. Training received during this course is required by TxDOT every 3 years and is in compliance with the Special Specification to Item 7 of the TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges (2015), all workers engaged in a construction work zone must complete Work Zone Traffic Control Awareness Training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS410	Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS410 – Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person The Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person course provides managers and supervisors responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on State-owned roadways with required training recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The course provides TxDOT compliant training in basic work zone traffic control set-up and covers the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and all relative TxDOT standards. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS415	Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS415 – Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person TxDOT has recognized the need to require a refresher course for those managers and supervisors who are designated as contractor’s responsible person (CRP) or alternate CRP and are responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on state-owned roadways. The Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person (HWS415) provides a review of TxDOT-compliant training in basic work zone traffic control setup and maintenance for CRPs. The participant will receive refresher training on the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and updates on all relative TxDOT standards that apply to TxDOT roadways, including the Interstate System.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Work Zone

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
HEP700	Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones (Online)	Quick View Course Description close HEP700 – Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones (Online) This Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones online course provides safety awareness training for those who work on and around heavy equipment and vehicles in construction work zones. Students will be able to recognize methods for identifying and preventing hazards pertaining to heavy equipment and vehicle operations in construction work zones. The course addresses common hazards including the top four causes of injury and death: falls, struck-by, caught-between, and electrocution. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS002	Work Zone Traffic Control	Quick View Course Description close HWS002 – Work Zone Traffic Control The Work Zone Traffic Control course provides participants with best practices training specific to work zone traffic controls using the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and all related Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) standards. During the course, participants are provided proper traffic control set up procedures along with all related safety measure requirements necessary to reduce risks associated with work on or near roadways. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS003	8-Hour Work Zone Traffic Control	Quick View Course Description close HWS003 – 8-Hour Work Zone Traffic Control This course is intended to provide important training for anyone working on or near local roadways; roads under the jurisdiction of city or county governments. Training is confined to traffic control needed for two-lane or multilane conventional roadways with traffic speeds less than 60 mph. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS005	Work Zone Traffic Control Refresher (Open Enrollment)	Quick View Course Description close HWS005 – Work Zone Traffic Control Refresher (Open Enrollment) The Work Zone Traffic Control Refresher course provides participants with new and updated information surrounding work zone traffic control standards. During training, students are provided information surrounding new devices for use when working a traffic control site as well as set up recommendations for improved access by both motorists and road workers. During the course, instructors lead discussions and scenario setting exercises specific to common highway projects administered by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS110	Flaggers in Work Zones	Quick View Course Description close HWS110 – Flaggers in Work Zones The Flaggers in Work Zones course provides training to work zone personnel assigned to traffic control duties. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. During the course, participants are instructed on proper flagging techniques critical to the safety of work zone personnel and guided through demonstrations designed to help reduce the risk of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In addition to classroom training, all participants are provided opportunities to practice using those techniques demonstrated during assigned practical field scenarios. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS114	Train-The -Trainer Flaggers	Quick View Course Description close HWS114 – Train-The -Trainer Flaggers The Flaggers Instructor course is designed for industry professional supervisors responsible for work zone safety operations who wish to become flagger trainers. During training, candidate instructors are provided opportunities to demonstrate flagger proficiency as they work to develop their individual trainer skills through practice teaching assignments. At the conclusion of training, all new instructors are provided with a set of lesson plans and associated instructional materials for use when conducting classroom training and exercises for their own organization. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS400	Temporary Traffic Control Worker	Quick View Course Description close HWS400 – Temporary Traffic Control Worker The Temporary Traffic Control Worker course covers safety awareness, personal and co-worker safety, to include the OSHA focus four hazards, excavation safety, night-time operation, basic traffic control, traffic control devices, channelizing devices, traffic queuing, and signage. Training received during this course is required by TxDOT every 3 years and is in compliance with the Special Specification to Item 7 of the TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges (2015), all workers engaged in a construction work zone must complete Work Zone Traffic Control Awareness Training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS410	Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS410 – Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person The Work Zone Traffic Control for Contractor’s Responsible Person course provides managers and supervisors responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on State-owned roadways with required training recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The course provides TxDOT compliant training in basic work zone traffic control set-up and covers the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and all relative TxDOT standards. Training is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
HWS415	Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person	Quick View Course Description close HWS415 – Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person TxDOT has recognized the need to require a refresher course for those managers and supervisors who are designated as contractor’s responsible person (CRP) or alternate CRP and are responsible for setting up and operating construction work zones on state-owned roadways. The Refresher Course for Contractor’s Responsible Person (HWS415) provides a review of TxDOT-compliant training in basic work zone traffic control setup and maintenance for CRPs. The participant will receive refresher training on the importance of complying with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and updates on all relative TxDOT standards that apply to TxDOT roadways, including the Interstate System.Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

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