Traffic Barrier Certification - Exam Only
Training
If you do not currently have a Traffic Barrier Certification from another state, you will need to register for the in-person class. You can view the upcoming dates for Traffic Barrier classes on the calendar here: Upcoming Traffic Barrier Classes.
About:
This is the Traffic Barrier Certification Exam only. This option is for individuals who currently obtain a Traffic Barrier Certification from another state or comparable entity and wish to become certified in Maryland.
Prerequisites:
This exam is only for individuals who hold a Traffic Barrier Certification from another state/certification course and wish to become certified in Maryland. To be eligible to bypass the in-person 7-hour class and take the exam directly, the following must be met:
- Registrants must provide proof of their state-comparable certification. Upon registering you will be prompted to send your state-comparable certificate to training@mtbma.org.
- Eligible registrants will have taken the manufacturer training for each product. Upon registering, you will be prompted to send your 5 certificates to training@mtbma.org. These 5 manufacturer certifications are:
- MAX-Tension Median Installation – Lindsay Corp.
- Lindsay Corporation (inquisiqlms.com)
- (Click sign in at the top right corner, use the hyperlink at the bottom of the popup to create a new account if needed)
- MATT Median Attenuating TREND Terminal – Valtir LLC
- Valtir https://valtir.litmos.com/self-signup/
- (Enter code 1339081-MDOT in the last box on the web form)
- SoftStop System – Valtir LLC
- Valtir https://valtir.litmos.com/self-signup/
- (Enter code 1339081-MDOT in the last box on the web form)
- MFLEAT Training Course – Road Systems Inc.
- MSKT 3D TRAINING (roadsystems.com)
- (Select course, register)
- MSKT Training Course – Road Systems Inc.
- MSKT 3D TRAINING (roadsystems.com)
- (Select course, register)
- MAX-Tension Median Installation – Lindsay Corp.
- Once you send over the certificates to training@mtbma.org, they will be reviewed within 2 business days. Once they are approved, you will be officially registered for the class. A training handout and confirmation will be sent to your e-mail that you register with the day prior to your class date. Lunch is provided at the in-person class.
Details about the exam:
- After you take the class, you will be provided with the information to take the online exam.
- This exam contains 50 questions, all from the SHA Traffic Barrier Certification Class, the proprietary end treatment installation manuals, and the Maryland Book of Standards for Highways and Incidental Structures.
- This is an open-book test; ensure you have access to these resources, you will need them.
- You will have two (2) hours to answer all questions in sequential order. That means that you will not be able to skip a question or return to a question. Once you start the test you will not be able to pause time.
- You have two attempts to take the test. A grade of 80% or higher will be considered passing.
- After registering, the exam information will be made available within 2 business days. The course can then be accessed at will, day or night.
- Training is not available on an iPad, phone, or other handheld device, it must be done on a laptop or desktop computer.
- The Google Chrome browser must be used to access the training.
- Certification is valid for 3 years from the time the exam is successfully completed.
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If both exam attempts are failed, you must register and pay the fee to take the exam again.
If you do not currently hold a state-comparable Traffic Barrier Certification you can register for the in-person Course and Exam on the event calendar. The five manufacturer product certifications are still a required prerequisite.
Questions about the exam or class should be directed to Mary Ellen Tokar at training@mtbma.org.