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Jan 24, 2024

Electrical certification eLearning courses

Welcome to the Traffic Safety Division’s electrical certification page. This page is to inform contractors on how to obtain an electrical certification which is required for contractors to do

Welcome to the Traffic Safety Division’s electrical certification page. This page is to inform contractors on how to obtain an electrical certification which is required for contractors to do electrical work on TxDOT highways according to item 7 of the Texas Standard Specification book.

If you are interested and/or need to obtain an electrical certification to work on TxDOT highways, you must complete the required course, TRF450 - TxDOT Roadway Illuminations and Electrical Installations. You can view the course description, objectives, duration, and request a seat in available TRF450 classes through the TxDOT Training Catalog. After successfully completing the course by scoring an 80% or higher on the end of course exam, you will receive a wallet certification card through the mail which will denote a three year expiration date.

There are three different options available to contractors who need to renew their electrical certification card prior to the card’s expiration date or within two years after the card’s expiration date.Note: If the expiration date has lapsed by more than two years, you must complete TRF450 - TxDOT Roadway Illuminations and Electrical Installations course again. See Electrical certification – initial section.Option 1You can renew your electrical certification card by successfully completing TRF453 - TxDOT Electrical Requirements for Installing Traffic Signals course. You can view the course description, objectives, duration, and enroll in available TRF453 classes through the TxDOT Training Catalog. After successfully completing the course by scoring an 80% or higher on the end of course exam, you will receive your electrical certification renewal card in the mail which will denote a new three year expiration date.Option 2You can enroll in three different eLearning courses of your choice from the table below. These Traffic-Electrical eLearning courses are found on the University of Arlington’s Dedtools site and are available for enrollment for a nominal fee.

Once you have successfully completed three Traffic- electrical courses, you will receive your electrical certification renewal card in the mail which will denote a new three year expiration date.

Option 3You can renew your electrical certification card by successfully completing TRF450 - TxDOT Roadway Illuminations and Electrical Installations course. You can view the course description, objectives, duration, and enroll in available TRF450 classes through the TxDOT Training Catalog. After successfully completing the course by scoring an 80% or higher on the end of course exam, you will receive your electrical certification renewal card in the mail which will denote a new three year expiration date.

You can use materials and books while taking the course and examination. It is recommended that you access the following materials prior to beginning a course:

Any information provided during the registration process for the Traffic- electrical eLearning courses will be shared between TxDOT and the University of Texas at Arlington for purposes of electrical certification only. Please ensure you have the recommended materials from the list above and a valid credit card, if applicable.