Lesson 1Lighting and signing adjuncts: street lighting, advance signals, pedestrian refuge, markings, and school zone flashersThis part covers extra lights and signs that boost light performance, like road lights near junctions, early warning lights, walker islands, road marks, and school zone blinkers for speed control.
Intersection street lighting placementAdvance signal and warning sign coordinationPedestrian refuge islands and beaconsCrosswalk and stop bar marking standardsSchool zone flashers and timing plansLesson 2Cabling and power supply: types of power and communications cables, cable routing, jointing, earthing, and lockable enclosuresThis part deals with power and comms cables for lights. It covers cable kinds, power levels, routing ways, joins, grounding, and secure boxes that guard wires and connections.
Service feed, breakers, and metering optionsPower cable sizing and insulation ratingsLow-voltage and communication cable typesConduit routing, pull boxes, and slackGrounding, bonding, and surge pathsLesson 3Detection technologies: inductive loops, microwave/radar, video detection, and pushbutton detectors — strengths, limitations, and placement guidanceThis part looks at vehicle and walker sensor options, like loops, radar, cameras, and buttons. It compares good points, issues, upkeep, and placement rules for reliable triggers without errors.
Inductive loop design and sawcut layoutMicrowave and radar sensor siting rulesVideo detection setup and occlusion risksPedestrian pushbutton placement and wiringDetection zone tuning and verification testsLesson 4Pedestrian and cyclist signal devices: accessible pedestrian signals (APS), countdown timers, tactile pushbuttons, and cyclist-specific aspectsThis part details walker and cycle light tools, like accessible signals, countdowns, touch buttons, and cycle lights. It covers sounds, shakes, visuals, placement, and timing for safe crossings.
Accessible pedestrian signal audible featuresVibrotactile indications and locator tonesCountdown pedestrian signal display logicBicycle signal heads and detection pairingTiming for pedestrians and cyclists at crossingsLesson 5Accessibility and visibility placement: pole and pushbutton placement for sightlines, tactile surfaces, wheelchair access, and safe waiting areasThis part focuses on placing poles, lights, and buttons for best views and access. It covers sight lines, touch guides, wheelchair space, and safe wait spots meeting access and safety rules.
Primary and secondary signal sightline checksPushbutton reach ranges and clear floor spaceTactile paving at curb ramps and mediansAccessible waiting area width and gradingObstruction and clutter avoidance near polesLesson 6Poles, mast arms, and foundation design: selecting mast arm lengths, mounting heights, foundation depth, and wind/structural considerationsThis part covers picking poles, arms, and bases. It explains arm length and height choices, clearances, and base design for soil, wind, and loads for lasting strength.
Pole type selection and breakaway featuresMast arm length, rise, and signal placementVertical and lateral clearance requirementsFoundation depth, diameter, and rebar cagesWind loading, fatigue, and inspection cyclesLesson 7Signal head types and specifications: LED vs incandescent, aspects (3-, 4-, 5-section), sizes, and visibility criteriaThis part reviews light head tech, like LED and old bulbs, lens sizes, section counts, and light quality. It covers view rules, shields, and choices for different road types.
LED vs incandescent performance and lifespan3-, 4-, and 5-section head configurationsLens diameters, symbols, and legendsVisibility distance and cone of visionBackplates, louvers, and sun phantom controlLesson 8Controller cabinet and controller unit selection: controller families, NEMA vs local standards, cabinet heating/cooling, surge protection, and backup power optionsThis part explains picking control boxes and units, comparing standards. It covers box size, temp control, surge guard, wiring, and backup power for safe running in issues.
NEMA vs local controller form factorsCabinet size, layout, and door securityHeating, cooling, and ventilation optionsSurge protection and grounding strategyUPS and generator backup integration
