Lesson 1Lighting and signing adjuncts: street lighting, advance signals, pedestrian refuge, markings, and school zone flashersThis part covers extra lights and signs boosting light work like road lamps near junctions, early warnings, walker islands, road marks, and school speed flashers.
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 handles power and comms cables for lights, covering types, voltages, paths, joins, grounds, and locked boxes guarding wires and ends.
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 reviews car and walker sensors like loops, radar, video, buttons, comparing strengths, issues, upkeep, and spots for steady calls 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 audible signals, timers, touch buttons, and bike lights, with sounds, vibes, sights, spots, and timings 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 stresses placing poles, lights, buttons for best views and reach, covering sight paths, touch guides, chair space, and safe wait spots meeting 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, bases, choosing arm lengths, heights, depths, for soil, wind, loads ensuring 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 checks light head types like LED vs old bulbs, sections, sizes, views, with shields for different road setups.
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 guides picking control boxes and units, NEMA vs local rules, sizes, climate control, surge guards, wiring, backups for steady work.
NEMA vs local controller form factorsCabinet size, layout, and door securityHeating, cooling, and ventilation optionsSurge protection and grounding strategyUPS and generator backup integration
