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.