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# Careers Blog

# How do I become a... (TCP, LCT, Field Supervisor)

Posted by [The Universal Group](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/author/the-universal-group) on May 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM

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Wondering how to start a career in traffic control? We’ve laid it out in simple steps from becoming a certified Traffic Control Person (TCP), to working as a Lane Closure Technician (LCT), to becoming a Field Supervisor. Simply start at step one and the rest will follow!

## **How do I become a Traffic Control Person?**

If you’re not certified your first step is to become certified.

1. Contact [Universal Health and Safety](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/health-safety/) (or any other BCCSA certifying partner) to register for the next available TCP course
2. Successfully complete the 2-day course
3. Receive your TCP card!

## **If you’re already certified…**

1. Contact Universal Recruitment via phone at 1-844-944-4737 or email at recruiting@theuniversalgroup.ca
2. Come in for an interview
3. Complete an orientation
4. Start a paid on-the-job training program with a mentor (one to three days)
5. Head to work!

## **How do I become a Lane Closure Technician?**

1. Complete the steps above until you’ve earned 600-hours of experience (approximately three to four months)
2. Request a performance review for promotion
3. Come in for an interview
4. Give us a copy of your driver’s abstract
5. Complete an LCT assessment (online)
6. Complete a driver’s classroom assessment (online)
7. Complete a driver’s road assessment
8. Start a paid on-the-job training program with a mentor (one to two weeks)
9. Get your own truck!

## **How do I become a Field Supervisor?**

1. Complete the steps above until you’ve earned a combined 5-years of experience
2. Complete Occupational First Aid courses (level II preferred)
3. Wait for a Field Supervisor position to become available and then apply
4. Come in for an interview
5. Start a paid on-the-job training program with a mentor
6. Plan your route!

 

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