Certification: Transportation Center System Specialist Level II (TCSS)

PO Box 539, 165 East Union St., Newark, NY 14513-0539

The Transportation Center System Specialist (TCSS) Level II certification program continues and expands on the knowledge and skill sets gained in the Level I program with an advanced review of the concepts, technology and operational techniques. for devices, equipment, and software that a TMC may utilize in daily operations. This program emphasizes material on data collection, vehicle detection, data integrity and integration, Center-To-Center protocols, TMC consoles, video and closed circuit television technologies, stand by power systems, software sub-systems, dynamic message signs, field device operations and system administration and troubleshooting.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.