ANALYSIS OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY TECHNICIANS

The objective of the project was to evaluate the impact of the Associate Degree Program for Traffic Technicians on the students' subsequent job performance as technicians. Data collection was accomplished through the use of personal and telephone interviews with the students, their immediate job supervisors, and the primary instructors of the academic program. The data consist of responses to questions, regarding the adequacy of the program, the work performance of the students, and related aspects. The results generally indicate that effective training was provided for both the entry-level and experienced students. The program provided the tools necessary in traffic engineering work, and increased job awareness and interest.

• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania State University, University Park

  Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, Transportation Research Building
  University Park, PA  United States  16802

  National Highway Institute

  Federal Highway Administration
  1310 North Courthouse Road, Suite 300
  Arlington, VA  United States  22201
• Authors:
  • Shimada, J K
• Publication Date: 1976-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 72 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abilities; Instructors; Interviewing; Job analysis; Jobs; Performance evaluations; Personnel development; Students; Traffic engineering; Traffic safety; Traffic safety education; Training
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00143020
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: PTI-7604 Final Rpt., FHWA/NHI-76/N002
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-8805
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 6 1976 12:00AM