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Traffic Barrier Certification - Exam Only

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:
  • 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.
  • 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.

Price: $195

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Send your state-comparable cert to training@mtbma.org and type "done" when complete. Reminder that this exam-only option is ONLY for individuals who have a traffic barrier certification from another state.

Send your 5 certificates to training@mtbma.org and type "done" when complete.