Southeastern Section
States of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee
For all Southeastern Section business, please contact Jon Hoffman at: jwhoffman54@gmail.com or (256) 337-4613
CLASS INFORMATION – MAY, 2023
ONLINE FORMAT:
May 22-26, 2023
IN PERSON LOCATION:
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Galleria-Ballpark area
2855 Spring Hill Parkway, Smyrna,GA 30080
Phone: 770-435-4990
- Please let the front desk know if you plan on staying at the hotel to ask for the IMSA government rate.
- In person Certification Courses are limited: Work Zone, and Traffic Signal Level I are limited to 48 per class, Traffic Signal Level II is 30.
Any questions contact Jon Hoffman at jwhoffman54@gmail.com or by cell# 256-337-4613.
REGISTRATION FORM: Click Here
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Please note: All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Work Zone Traffic Control Level I
Monday & Tuesday May 22-23,2023
In person will be same schedule
Online classroom will open at 7:45 am
Actual class will begin at 8:00 am
Lunch 11:45 am – class will resume at 1:00 pm
Class ending by 5:00 pm
Traffic Signal Level II Field Technician
Monday & Tuesday May 22-23, 2023
In person will be same schedule
Online classroom will open at 7:45 am
Actual class will begin at 8:00 am
Lunch 11:45 am – class will resume at 1:00 pm
Class ending by 5:00
Traffic Signal Level I
Wednesday & Thursday May 24-25,2023
In person will be same schedule
Online classroom will open at 7:45 am
Actual class will begin at 8:00 am
Lunch 11:45 am – class will resume at 1:00 pm
Class ending by 5:00
- ALL ONLINE EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 48 HOURS OF COURSE COMPLETION
- IN PERSON EXAMS WILL BE ON FRIDAY MAY 26 AT 8AM
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
UPDATE AND FAQs ON NEW CERTIFICATIONS
As you know, IMSA is in the process of creating all new certifications for the Traffic and Public Safety fields. The first five certifications will roll out very soon:
- IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I
· IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II
· IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician
· IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Technician I
· IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I
During a recent Section Leadership Update it was announced that the new certifications will be available in early March. Please keep checking our website for more updates.
As we gear up for the new certifications, we will be offering private classes as we have in the past. If you are interested, please email me at jwhoffman54@gmail.com and we will make arrangements. Thank you for your continued support in Public Safety.
Jon Hoffman
Certification Chairman
256-337-4613
jwhoffman54@gmail.com
FAQs
1. What new certifications will be rolled out first and when will they be available?
The following certifications will launch March 2023:
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II
IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician
IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Technician I
IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I
2. Will additional certifications be offered?
Yes. Plans are underway for IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician III, IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, IMSA Traffic Signal Construction Technician II and tentatively IMSA Transportation Center System Specialist I. IMSA will publish information additional information as it becomes available.
3. What type of support materials, manuals etc. will be offered with the new certifications?
That is still being determined and updates will be posted as they become available. Be sure and check out the IMSA Blog under Resources on the IMSA website.
4. Are certification renewals impacted by the new certification rollout?
No, renewals are dependent on completing the 16 hours of continuing education within three years prior to the certification expiration date. Fiber Optics requires 8 hours of continuing education and Work Zone certification renewal requires 4 hours.
5. What if I do not have the required number of continuing education hours for renewal?
Please contact the IMSA certification team at cert@imsasafety or call 321-349-3555.