International Municipal Signal Association - Far Western Section
CERTIFICATION CLASSES
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Manuals, Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included in the price of your class.
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Class price does not include lodging.
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In person classroom check-in time starts at 6:00 AM, with classes beginning at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.
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Students will need a laptop or tablet to take the online tests at the end of the class.
For Challenge & Retakes
Please EMAIL Jerry Dankbar at: imsafws81@gmail.com or call (916) 740-9259
Teresa Gentry at: thermosillo.imsafws@hotmail.com or call (760) 220-4951​
Traffic Signal Inspection is now "Traffic Signal Inspection Level I"
Please do not overwhelm International with calls/emails regarding your exam results for they will not be posted in your profile for 2-4 weeks. Once your exam is entered into your profile, VERIFIED, and Pre-Requisites are met, along with the Cert Application/D&R is completed your certificate will be posted under “My Certification Record”. If you did not complete any of the requirements and/or prerequisites, your certificates will not show up.
You can find your exam results in your IMSA profile. Go to "My Courses" tab then scroll down to "Completed Online Courses" and you will see the exam course, pass/fail, and notes of why it has not been released.
If you have any questions regarding your exam, your IMSA section Certification Chairman will receive all exam reports.
**Please take note…Numeric scores are not released (only pass or fail).**​​​
MAY 11-14, 2026 -SACRAMENTO, CA. In-Person Certification Classes Hosted by IMSAFWS
Hilton Sacramento Arden West Hotel
2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA
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IMSA Code:
Cut Off date:
Please use the weblink for your attendees to make reservations.
If you don't have an IMSA ID#, please click the link below to get one.
(Please DO NOT create a new account if you already have an IMSA ID# ) This may cause problems with your exam.
* Students do not need to purchase manuals for the classes.
* You may bring a laptop or Tablet to do your exam in your classroom, right after portals open if you're taking In-Person classes.
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* The course materials will be sent it to the email you set up in you registration form a week before the class starts. You may download and/or print it to your PC/tablet and bring it with you to the class.
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* All students need to be able to log into their IMSA account using their IMSA account ID number. Go to IMSASafety.org website, log into your account, and review and complete the application(s) and the Declaration and Release (D&R) (for each class if your taking more than one) under the "Cert Application D&R" tab. If you have any questions your instructor will review this information in class.
CLASSES MEMBERS NON MEMBERS
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Work Zone Safety
Monday-Tuesday $550.00 $650.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Work Zone Renewal (4 Hrs.)
Tuesday May 11, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PST
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Traffic Signal Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Senior Tech Level III
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Inspection
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signals Workshop (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday May 11-12, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, III,
Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Markings Workshops (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday May 11-12, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Signs I, II & III)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PST)
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Roadway Lighting Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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FIBER OPTIC
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $1,450.00 $1,550.00
May 12-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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FIBER OPTIC RENEWAL
Monday May 11, 2026. $550.00 $650.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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MAY 11-14, 2026 -SACRAMENTO, CA. In-Person Certification Classes
If you don't have an IMSA ID#, please click the link below to get one.
(Please DO NOT create a new account if you already have an IMSA ID# ) This may cause problems with your exam.
* Students do not need to purchase manuals for the classes.
* You may bring a laptop or Tablet to do your exam in your classroom, right after portals open if you're taking In-Person classes.
​
* The course materials will be sent it to the email you set up in you registration form a week before the class starts. You may download and/or print it to your PC/tablet and bring it with you to the class.
​
* All students need to be able to log into their IMSA account using their IMSA account ID number. Go to IMSASafety.org website, log into your account, and review and complete the application(s) and the Declaration and Release (D&R) (for each class if your taking more than one) under the "Cert Application D&R" tab. If you have any questions your instructor will review this information in class.
CLASSES MEMBERS NON MEMBERS
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Work Zone Safety
Monday-Tuesday $550.00 $650.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Work Zone Renewal (4 Hrs.)
Tuesday May 11, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PST
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Traffic Signal Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Senior Tech Level III
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Inspection
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signals Workshop (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday May 11-12, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, III,
Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
May 11-12, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Markings Workshops (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday May 11-12, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Signs I, II & III)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PST)
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Roadway Lighting Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
May 13-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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FIBER OPTIC
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $1,450.00 $1,550.00
May 12-14, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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FIBER OPTIC RENEWAL
Monday May 11, 2026. $550.00 $650.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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JULY 27-30, 2026 ONLINE by Zoom Certification Classes Hosted by IMSAFWS
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
MAY 17, 2026
CLASSES MEMBERS NON MEMBERS
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Work Zone Safety
Monday-Tuesday $550.00 $650.00
July 27-28, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Work Zone Renewal (4 Hrs.)
Tuesday July 27, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PST
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Traffic Signal Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
July 29-30, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
July 27-28, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Senior Tech Level III
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
July 29-30, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Inspection
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
July 27-28, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signals Workshop (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday July 27-28, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, III,
Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
July 29-30, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
July 27-28, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Markings Workshops (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday July 27-28, 2026. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Signs I, II & III)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PST)
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Roadway Lighting Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
July 29-30, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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FIBER OPTIC
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $1,450.00 $1,550.00
July 28, 29 & 30, 2026.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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FIBER OPTIC RENEWAL
Monday July 27, 2026. $550.00 $650.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am PST
Instructor: Mike Fong
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If you don't have an IMSA ID#, please click the link below to get one.
(Please DO NOT create a new account if you already have an IMSA ID# ) This may cause problems with your exam.
* Students do not need to purchase manuals for the classes.
* You may bring a laptop or Tablet to do your exam in your classroom, right after portals open if you're taking In-Person classes.
​
* The course materials will be sent it to the email you set up in you registration form a week before the class starts. You may download and/or print it to your PC/tablet and bring it with you to the class.
​
* All students need to be able to log into their IMSA account using their IMSA account ID number. Go to IMSASafety.org website, log into your account, and review and complete the application(s) and the Declaration and Release (D&R) (for each class if your taking more than one) under the "Cert Application D&R" tab. If you have any questions your instructor will review this information in class.
DECEMBER 7-10, 2026 -ONLINE by Zoom hosted by IMSAFWS
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
If you don't have an IMSA ID#, please click the link below to get one.
(Please DO NOT create a new account if you already have an IMSA ID# ) This may cause problems with your exam.
​
* Students do not need to purchase manuals for the classes.
* You may bring a Laptop or Tablet to do your exam in your classroom, right after portals open.
​
* The course materials will be posted on our website a week before the class starts. You may download and/or print it to your PC/tablet and bring it with you to the class.
​
* All students need to be able to log into their IMSA account using their IMSA account ID number. Go to IMSASafety.org website, log into your account, and review and complete the application(s) and the Declaration and Release (D&R) (for each class if your taking more than one) under the "Cert Application D&R" tab. If you have any questions your instructor will review this information in class.
MEMBERS NON MEMBERS
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Work Zone Safety
Monday-Tuesday $550.00 $650.00
December 1-2, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Work Zone Renewal (4 Hrs.)
Monday December 1-2, 2025. $395.00 $495.00
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PST
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Traffic Signal Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
December 3-4, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
December 1-2, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Field Senior Tech Level III
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
December 3-4, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signal Inspection
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
December 1-2, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Traffic Signals Workshop (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday December 1-2, 2025. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, III,
Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $550.00 $650.00
December 3-4, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Pavements Markings Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday $570.00 $670.00
December 1-2, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Signs & Markings Workshops (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday December 1-2, 2025. $395.00 $495.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Signs I, II & III)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PST)
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Roadway Lighting Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday $570.00 $670.00
December 3-4, 2025.
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
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Fiber Optic Class
Prerequisite: FOA Online Course
Preparations for the IMSA/FOA classroom course, log onto:
http://fiberu.org/IMSA/Fiber/
Required Book:
FOA Reference Guide to
Fiber Optics
Please click on the link.
https://a.co/d/1PNzmKl
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Fiber Optic Class
Prerequisite: FOA Online Course
Preparations for the IMSA/FOA classroom course, log onto:
http://fiberu.org/IMSA/Fiber/
Required Book: FOA Reference Guide to
"Outside Plant Fiber Optics"
Please click on the link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1450559670/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_ME7ZR5E3RNW57292HHAB
Fiber Optic Conversion class, please fill form out and send to FOA Association.
Instructions are on the form.
CLICK HERE FOR
CONVERSION FORM
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Work Zone Safety
Monday-Tuesday $460.00
September 26-27, 2022.
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 am (PT)
Instructor: Rick Carver
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Work Zone Renewal
Monday September 26, 2022 (4 hrs.) $395.00
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am (PT)
Instructor: Rick Carver
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Traffic Signal Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $470.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Jeffrey Freels
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $480.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Jeffrey Freels
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Traffic Signal Field Tech Level III
Tuesday September 27, 2022. $490.00
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm PT
Instructor: Louie Rodriguez
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Traffic Signal Inspection Level I
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $470.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Brett Morgan
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Traffic Signal Advance Technologies
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $470.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Brett Morgan
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Traffic Signal Construction
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $470.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: George Frager
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Traffic Signals Workshop (Renewal)
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $395.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, II,
Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Louie Rodriguez
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Signs & Markings Tech Level I
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $470.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Blair Wayte
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Signs Tech Level II
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $480.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Instructor: Blair Wayte
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Pavements Markings Level II
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $480.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Instructor: Scott Smith
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Signs Tech Level III
Thursday September 29, 2022. $490.00
(No Book Required)
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (PT)
Instructor: Jeffrey Freels
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Signs & Markings Workshops (Renewal)
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $395.00
(Will renew Work Zone, Signs I, II & III)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Instructor: Blair Wayte
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Roadway Lighting Level I
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $470.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: George Frager
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Transportation Center Systems Specialist Level I
Wednesday-Thursday September 28-29, 2022. $480.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Mike Houdek
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Transportation Center Systems Specialist Level II
Monday-Tuesday September 26-27, 2022. $490.00
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT
Instructor: Mike Houdek
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Fiber Optic Class
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday $1,595.00
September 26-28, 2022
(Book Required)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Prerequisite: FOA Online Class
Instructor: Mike Fong
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Fiber Optic Renewal
Thursday September 29, 2022 (8 hrs) $450.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Instructor: Mike Fong
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Fiber Optic Conversion
Tuesday September 27, 2022. $450.00
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT) (8 hrs)
Prerequisite: FOA Online Class
Instructor: Mike Fong
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Work Zone Renewal $375.00
Monday May 23, 2022 (4 Hrs.)
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PT
Instructor: Louie Rodriguez
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Traffic Signal Workshop $385.00
(Renews Work Zone, Traffic Signal I, II, III, Inspection and Roadway Lighting)
Monday-Tuesday May 23-24, 2022 (16 Hrs.)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT (each day)
Instructor: Louie Rodriguez
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Signs & Markings Workshop $385.00
(Renews Work Zone, Signs I, II, III & Pavement II)
Wednesday-Thursday
May 25-26, 2022 (16 Hrs.)
Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PT (each day)
Instructor: Jeffrey Freels
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Work Zone Renewal $375.00
Wednesday May 25, 2022 (4 Hrs.)
Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am PT
Instructor: Jeffrey Freels
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