Public Works

Mission

The mission of the Southwest Florida Public Works Academy is to provide our students with the highest quality Florida Certified courses in Public Works.

Courses

In order to register and take Signals or Signs and Markings classes you must first provide a copy of your Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certificate. The IMSA exam will be given on the last day of class. Photo ID’s will be checked prior to testing. Certificates will be mailed to all participants who successfully complete all of the class requirements. All classroom hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

ROADWAY/STREET LIGHTING LEVEL I  (**)

This is a (2) day course with the pre-requisite of IMSA Florida Work Zone or its equivalent as approved by the IMSA Section Certification Chair.  The Level I Roadway Lighting Certification course for qualified personnel is designed to aid individuals in understanding the findamental aspects of Roadway Lighting.  Additionally, the review materials will address electrical safety codes, basic electricity, laws and basic construction and maintenance.

Course Dates:  February 8 & 9, 2010

 Fees : $304.00  (FL Resident)         $432.00  (Non-FL Residents)

 SIGNALS LEVEL I (**)

This is a (3)  day course which has the Traffic Safety in the Work Area as a prerequisite. The Course will review the following: Introduction To Traffic Control Signals, Signal Justification and Study Requirements, Signal Operations Planning/Design, Traffic Signal Configuration Design, Introduction to Signal Systems Design, Fundamentals Of Signal Installation and Maintenance Of Traffic Signals.

Course Dates:  November 2, 3, 4, 2009

                           March 8, 9, 10, 2010

Fees :  $336.00 (FL Residents)                       $528.00 (Non-FL Residents)

 

SIGNALS LEVEL II (**)

This is a four (4) day course with prerequisites of Traffic Safety in the Work Area on and IMSA Level I Traffic Signal Technician Certification and two years experience. The content areas are: Traffic Signal Supports, Inside the Controller Cabinet, Traffic Signal Phasing, Vehicle Detection, Basic Signal Timing Concepts, Traffic Signal Preemption, Closed-Loop Systems, Traffic Signal Inspection, The National Electrical Safety Code, Electronic Troubleshooting and Electro-mechanical.

Course Dates:  January 4, 5, 6, 7, 2010

                           April 12, 13, 14, 15, 2010

Fees :  $368.00 (FL Residents)                 $624.00  (Non-FL Residents)

 

SIGNS & MARKINGS LEVEL I (**)

This is a (3)  day level one course which reviews the following areas: General Principles, Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, Guide Signs, Pavement Markings, Object Markers, School Zones, Railroad Crossings and Bicycle Routes. The pre-requisites for this class are Traffic Safety in the Work Area and one year experience. The MUTCD & Part VI will be used in the class.

Course Dates:  September 16, 17, 18, 2009

                            March 17, 18, 19, 2010

Fees :  $346.00 (FL Residents)             $538.00 (Non-FL Residents)

SIGNS & MARKINGS LEVEL II (**)

This is a (3) day course and the  educational content of this course will be: Level I review, Tort Liability, Regulatory Sign Warrants, Warning Sign Placement, Guide Signs (route markers), Trailblazers, Pavement Marking Materials, and Reflectorization/Illumination. The pre-requisites for this class are Traffic Safety in the Work Area, Signs & Markings Level I and two years experience. The MUTCD & Part VI will be used in this class.

Course Dates:    October 21, 22, 23, 2009

                             May 5, 6, 7, 2010

Fees :  $356.00  (FL Residents)            $548.00  (Non-FL Residents)

SIGNS & MARKINGS LEVEL III (**)

This is a (2) day course which requires a minimum of five years of verifiable traffic operations experience plus the following course material:

Successful completion of the Traffic Safety in the Work Area, IMSA Signs & Markings Level I & II. Material for this course will come From MUTCD and the NCHRP Synthesis 157: Maintenance and Management of Street and Highway Signs.

Course Dates:     January 14, 15, 2010

Fees:  $239.00  (FL Residents)            $367.00 (Non-FL Residents)

  TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSPECTION

 This is a (3) day course and there is no pre-requisites.  The IMSA Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program is designed to ensure public safety by helping individuals to understand the fundamental concepts associated with the inspection for construction of traffic signal installations.  Traffic Signal Inspection Certification is recommended for all individuals involved in the inspection of Traffic signal construction.  It is also a valuable course for contractor personnel, since it provides an inspector's viewpoint of traffic signal construction.  Topics covered are Traffic Signal Inspection, Inspection of Underground Facilities, Traffic Signal Supports, Overhead Equipment, Vehicular and Pedestrian Detection Systems and Controller Assembly.

Course Dates:  December 7, 8, 9, 2009

Fees: $346.00  (FL Residents)                 $538.00  (Non-FL Residents)

Retesting Information

Anyone wishing to challenge or retake an exam should contact Nancy Pickles @ (239) 334-3897 to make arrangements. The cost of challenging an Exam is $150.00. A retake must be done within one year of original test. You cannot challenge Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, Flagging or Florida Work Zone Traffic Control. These classes are pre-requisites.

Registration Information

As of July 1, 2007 you will need to contact the Alison Evans at the University of Florida (352-392-2371 ext 234 )  or e-mail at http://t2.ce.ufl.edu to register for the following classes:

* Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic

* Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Refresher

* Pilot Escort classes

You will still need to register for the Roadway/Street Lighting, Signals and Signs and Markings  and Traffic Signal Inspection classes through the Public Works Academy @ 239-334-3897

Note: Fees are subject to change without notice due to legislative actions. All registrations must be completed prior to the start of class.

All fees must be paid in full one week prior to class. Please make checks payable to: Trade Extension. NO REFUNDS