Provider FAQ's:
How do I become a provider?
To become a Provider you will need the following:
- Proven ability to manage training
- Written policy for refunds and cancellations (If training public)
- Written policy for Student Identification verification (For example-Check Driver’s License or Identification)
- Written policy for Student to Instructor Ratio (For example- 1:20)
- Written Quality Control Policy for your instructors (For example-Complete one formal evaluation for each instructor annually)
- In addition you must have:
- A computer with PowerPoint capabilities, speakers and a projector for training videos
- Stop/Slow Paddle(s)
- Red Emergency Flag(s)
- You must complete MOT Provider Application and Information Sheet (Click Here to download: pdf)
- You must provide all supporting documents described on the application form for all Instructors and Proctors (Click Here to download: pdf)
- You must submit the completed form to the MOT Administrator
- No processing fee is required with your application
- The Administrator would do a preliminary review and submit the application packet to the FDOT for approval (The FDOT approval could take as long as 60 days)
- Once approved the Administrator will send the Provider a confirmation letter with instructions
If I am a provider how do I add more instructors?
- You must complete the applicable sections of the TTC Provider Application and Information Sheet (Click Here to download: pdf)
- You must also provide all supporting instructor and proctor documents including a resume, current TTC Certificate, and Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form (Form 004) so that we can build your instructor profiles in the data base. (Click Here to download: pdf)
- No processing fees are required for adding or new instructors
- The Administrator will do a preliminary review and submit the application packet to the FDOT for approval (The FDOT approval could take as long as 60 days)
- Once approved the Administrator will send the Provider a confirmation letter with instructions
If I am a provider how do I add proctors?
- You must complete the applicable sections of the TTC Provider Application and Information Sheet (Click Here to download: pdf)
- You must also provide all supporting instructor and proctor documents.
- Basic Proctor: Include a current TTC Certificate, and Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form (Form 004) (Click Here to download: pdf)
- Proctor: Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form (Form 004) (Click Here to download: pdf)
- No processing fees are required for adding or new proctors
- The Administrator will do a preliminary review and submit the application packet to the FDOT for approval (The FDOT approval could take as long as 60 days)
- Once approved the Administrator will send the Provider a confirmation letter with instructions
What are the requirements to be an instructor?
- 2 years of related experience (Design, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities, Traffic Operations)
- Current certification must be of the same level or above in order to teach a course (Must have current valid and verifiable wallet card)
- 2 years of instruction; must provide references for each category of experience
- Must provide a current resume. The resume must provide a description of the instructor’s knowledge, skills, and abilities and his/her ability to teach the course effectively
- Must read and sign Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form

What are the requirements to be a proctor?
- Must have a current Intermediate level certification when proctoring a Basic Flagger Skills Assessment.
- No certification is needed if you are just proctoring intermediate or advanced examinations.
- Must read and sign Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form (Form 004) (Click Here to download: pdf)
- Must use the “Flagger Evaluation Form” when evaluating flagger candidates
If I am an authorized instructor am I also a proctor?
- Yes. Instructors are also proctors by default. Remember even instructors must read and sign the Proctor and Instructor Agreement Form (Form 004) (Click Here to download: pdf)
What are the requirement for students to sit in class and for exam?
Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
- Students must attend full class. Cannot be late for any part of it and cannot leave early otherwise student will need to reschedule their class based on the training provider's policy.
- Instructor/Proctor must verify student has a Valid State-issued Driver's License Number, Valid State-issued Identification Card Number or a valid Passport number prior to sitting for class
- Instructor/Proctor to check answer sheet to verify all information is filled in correctly on the exam sheet
- Confirm Name, photo and TIN match the Florida Driver’s License or other State Issued Identification Card Name and contact information is filled in and legible
- TIN is filled in and legible
Intermediate Refresher, Advanced Refresher
- Students must attend full class. Cannot be late for any part of it and cannot leave early otherwise student will need to reschedule their class based on the training provider's policy.
- Instructor/Proctor must verify student has a Valid State-issued Driver's License Number, Valid State-issued Identification Card Number or a valid Passport number prior to sitting for class
- Instructor/Proctor must verify student's TTC Certificate has NOT expired before sitting for class
Who can teach a Basic Flagger Course?
- Training for the Flagger category must be performed by either a Provider listed on the MOT Administrator website or personnel holding a current certificate in the Advanced or Intermediate category. Only personnel trained through a Provider will be listed in the database. Course is only available in English.
Can I use my own course material?
- No. The FDOT has standardized the course material.
- You are free to add cover pages and logos to your course handout.
- If you have any additional content that you developed or if you have any suggestions for improvement please let us know. If appropriate, the content can be added to the standard course at the next revision.
What is the fee to become a provider?
- As of April 11, 2018 the fee is $0 per level.
- For example. If you want to provide flagging courses the provider fee would be $0.
- If you want to provide intermediate and intermediate refresher the fee would be $0.
- If you want to provide advanced and advanced refresher the fee would be $0.
- If you want to provide all 5 courses the total fee would only be $0
What is the cost of the exam and certificates?
- All exams and certificates including refreshers are $20.
- This fee is paid by the authorized provider.
What is the cost for the flagger certificates?
- All flagger skills assessments and certifications is $20.
- This fee is paid by the authorized provider.
Where do I get the exam “scantron” sheets from?
What do I do with the exam sheets after the class?
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Within 48 hours of the completion of the examination, transmit all answer sheets, course evaluation surveys, consent forms and a copy of the class sign in sheet.
- Option 1) Scan them and email them to us. See “How do I submit the ZipScan Forms Electronically?”
Option 2)
You can USPS them to: Alfka, LLC. Attn: Ms. Maria Yulee. 100 S. Ashley Drive. Ste 600. Tampa, FL 33602.
- If you decide to mail them to us, we suggest that you make copies (electronic or paper) in case they get lost in the mail.
It is our goal to process the exams within 3 business days from when they are received although FDOT policy states two (2) weeks.
How do I submit the ZipScan Forms Electronically?
- This is a unique feature of the ZipScan Software that we are using to grade the exams and will avoid all postage delays and costs!
- It works best if you scan them as PDF’s or TIFF’s with at least 200dpi.
- The ability to read the exam sheets is 100% dependent on the quality of your scanner. If your scanner quality is poor or if the paper alignment is off it may not work. In this case we will ask you to resubmit them with a higher quality scan or via the mail.
- You may send one email with three PDF's (Exam sheets, Roster/Consent forms, and Evaluation sheets)
- Email all completed exam forms to admin@motadmin.com
How do I buy course exams?
- Only Authorized providers will have access to purchase exams for courses. If you are an authorized provider simply login to purchase exams for your course. Once exam is purchased, it will appear in the MY EXAMS tab in your profile.
What forms of payment do you take?
- Our website has been built using the PayPal ecommerce portal. The payments are processed securely using PayPal, VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Discover.
Do I need a PayPal account?
- No. If you don’t want a PayPal account you can pay as a guest using your credit card. If you are an authorized provider that purchases exams frequently it may be easier for you to obtain a PayPal account so you won’t have to type in your information every time.
Do Providers receive a summary of grades after exams have been processed?
- Yes. Providers will receive a Grade Summary and Evaluation Report after exams are processed by the Administrator
- Provider can also create reports by date ranges in the REPORTS tab of their profile. This report is a detailed trainee report which includes the following:
- Trainee Name
- Level of Course
- TIN#
- Certificate #
- Score
- Training Location
- Instructor
- Exam #
- Exam Date
- Certificate Expiration Date
Exam Results:
- Exams may take up to 2 weeks to process after the provider has submitted them to the Administrator (excluding weekend and holidays).
- Once exams are processed and grades posted, student will be notified by the Administrator via email.
- Username to login is the student's TIN#, which is bubbled in on the TTC Exam. Once grade is posted no changes can be made to the TIN# since the grade and certificate are linked to it.
- If student does not provide an email they will not receive login instructions, they need to contact the Administrator or use student guide (Link on homepage)
- If their email is not legible they will not receive login instructions, they will need to contact the Administrator.
- It is the responsibility of the student to provide their employer with a copy of their certificate. Certificates are located in the student profile, they must login to print it. We do not email them or send them by mail.
Is there special accommodations for TTC/MOT training and exams?
Do all providers offer continuing credit hours for MOT?
- Professional Development Hours (PDH) are not automatically provided. It is the responsibility of each Provider to obtain certification by the appropriate board to be able to provide PDH’s for attending their class. If available, PDH Certificates will be provided separately from the TTC Certificate.
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