Who are we, what do we do and why do we do it?

Tampa Bay Training was founded by Peter Cavalli, MPA.  The first iteration of this training and consulting firm was started in 2011and we have been providing training for cities and counties ever since.

In 2023, we rebranded and now go under the name of Tampa Bay Training.  We are a limited liability company (LLC) that provides classes from many of the Federal and State regulatory agencies; including but not limited to FDOT MOT/TTC, FDEP FSESCI, OSHA, FEMA, UF-IFAS, Coaching Systems and JJ Keller classes.

Instructors at Tampa Bay Training are experienced professionals with additional training in education/professional development.

Our instructors are also involved in such professional associations such as the Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA), American Public Works Association (APWA), Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) and Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA).

 

Temporary Traffic Control Training

Our most often asked for classes below

We offer many of our classes online or in-person throughout Florida.  Online classes are often open enrollment classes that anyone sign up for to take.  These online classes are instructor-led and us Microsoft Teams for the online presentation portion of these classes and SurveyMonkey to provide the tests.  These classes are posted here as well as at tampabaytraining.eventbrite.com

We also often in-person classes at your location.  These private classes are actually our cup of tea.  We travel throughout Florida  to assist our municipal (local government) clients in achieving their training goals.

Feel free to call us at 813.420.5891 to schedule your class(es) at your location (with a minimum of 7 registered). 

 

Temporary Traffic Control / Maintenance of Traffic Classes

Tampa Bay Training is recognized and approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a provider of Temporary Traffic Control Training.  We are provider #213 and have been providing related training for over 10 years.  

Individuals successfully completing the classes listed here and their related exams will receive a FDOT Certiifcate and Wallet Card.  They will also be added to the FDOT Database for TTC/MOT professionals.

FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Training, also known as Maintenance of Traffic, is offered both in private in-person classes at your location (with a minimum of 7 registrations) or in an online format (available through Eventbrite..

These classes and their requirements apply to all personnel responsible for the planning, development, design, implementation, operation, enforcement and inspection of work zone related transportation management and temporary traffic control on streets and highways within the State Highway System right-of-way. This process does not apply to Law Enforcement Officers.

The Department provides for three categories of training. Determine the required category of training as follow:  

Statements provided below are from the FDOT Temporary Traffic Control, Maintenance of Traffic Handbook.

1. Advanced (20-hour class) and Advanced Refresher (8-hour) Training: Required for personnel with the authority and responsibility for making decisions on the specific TTC requirements to be implemented. These positions include the following:

a. The Professional Engineer responsible for the development of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) and design of the TTC Plan.

b. The Worksite Traffic Supervisor in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications, Section 102

c. Personnel responsible for supervising the installation, removal and field maintenance of TTC devices, including temporary barriers, end treatments and crash cushions.

d. Personnel responsible for inspection of the placement or operational function of temporary traffic control devices, including temporary barriers, end treatments and crash cushions.

2. Intermediate (16-hour class) and Intermediate Refresher (8-hour class) Training: Required for personnel with duties that include any of the following activities:

a. Personnel responsible for supervising the installation, removal and field maintenance of TTC devices, excluding temporary barriers, end treatments and crash cushions.

b. Inspection of the placement or operational function of temporary traffic control devices, excluding temporary barriers, end treatments and crash cushions.

3. Flagger Training (4-hour training class): Required for all personnel flagging traffic.

Stormwater Management Classes

We work with both the University of Florida/IFAS to provide Green-Industries BMP classes and The Florida Department of Environmental Protection to (FDEP) to provide Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI) Training Courses.  

Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Program 

Tampa Bay Training is provider #15 in the state providing such training for more than a decade.

In fact, our Founder was in the first set of instructor classes and the second set of inspectors in the State of Florida. 

FDEP states that the goals of the FSESCI program “are to better educate installers and inspectors on proper Best Management Practice (BMP) selection, installation, layering and maintenance; and to train and qualify inspectors to correctly inspect BMPs for use during and after constructions so the impacts from uncontrolled erosion and sedimentation on the construction site are minimized.”

The FSESCI program is a one to two-day class that follows the curriculum in the Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Manual.

Upon the completion of the class, a 1-hour proctored examination is administered and a minimum passing grade of 70 percent will receive the FSESCI Qualified Inspector certificate.

Becoming a FSESCI Qualified Inspector allows one to perform stormwater inspections in the State of Florida in fulfillment of the requirements of the NPDES Construction Generic Permit (CGP).

University of Florida / IFAS – Green Industries BMP

A GI-BMP training certificate is required by Florida law for fertilizer applicators to get their Limited Fertilizer Applicator Certification (LF license), and is useful for all lawn-care, landscape and pest control workers, landscape designers, government staff, property managers, and others.

The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) training teaches science-based, environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s water.

Students successfully completing the 8-hour class and related exam will receive a University of Florida / Florida Department of Environmental Protection Certificate and the student can then request that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for their Limited Fertilizer Certification (LF) license and will receive this license..

Pinellas County Landscape BMP

If you get paid to mow, prune, edge, trim trees or use a blower in Pinellas County, then you must complete a Landscape Maintenance BMP course. This is 3-hour course that provides good information for those in the landscaping community.  This information is related to proper landscaping practices that effect our environmental quality.  This includes mowing, weed-whacking, pruning, equipment maintenance, irrigation maintenance, and provides resources.  With these resources the employee is free to provide educated advise to their public and private sector clients.

Students successfully completing the class and associated quiz will receive a certificate and wallet card from Tampa Bay Training and a vehicle decal from Pinellas County.

 

Commercial Driving & Equipment Operations Classes

Commercial driving and equipment maintenance are needed certifications for operators working for our municipal clients.  

Let us assist your training staff in meeting their training needs.  

While we do not teach the Commercial Drivers License, we do teach the Drug & Alcohol Awareness for CDL and Reasonable Suspicion for the Supervisors of CDL Drivers.

We also teach the Coaching System’s Coaching the Lift Truck Operator 3 class.  This, or similar, classes require a similar class every 3 years.

Lastly, we also provide Coaching Systems classes related to defensive driving classes.

The classes discussed above all complete with their respective certificates from either JJ Keller or Coaching Systems.

CPR, AED, First Aid and 
Bloodborne Pathogens Classes

Tampa Bay Training is an approved provider of CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen training providing such training onsite.  Mainly we provide the HSI version of CPR/AED and First aid.  We also provide the annual Bloodborne Pathogens class as well.

We partner industry professionals that have worked for local government, emergency management and the fire service.  Classes are available to support our clients onsite which small classes of 7 or greater.

Successful students will receive a required certificate after they successfully the complete hands-on and written tests will the related tests will be provided with a HSI Certificate. This includes the Bloodborne Pathogens Classes.

General Safety Classes

We provide a number of general safety classes onsite from such professional development organizations such as Coaching Systems, JJ Keller and others.

Emergency Management Classes

Tampa Bay Training and its instructors have many years working in the field of emergency management and we share our experiences with you.  Local government Management, public works, fire/rescue and law enforcement are some of our specilties.  Let us share our experiences with your staff.  

Several of these related to the National Incident Management Systme.

Professional Development Class Catalog

Training is an important aspect of our professional development.  Let Tampa Bay Training provide its services to develop your staff.  We provide training that makes use of the latest academic information adding the real-world experiences that support this academic information.  

Keep current and motivate your employees.  

Tampa Bay Training has much experience in developing classes for our clients as well as finding pre-created classes to meet their specific needs.  Furthermore, we have a wide array of professionals with an equally wide array of experiences, certifications and resources to share.  

Tampa Bay Training is Active in the Following Professional Associations

FCCMA

Full Member.
Manager in Transition (MIT).
Professional Development Committee Member and Presenter

Awards & Scholarship Committee

Former Communications and Technology Committee

APWA

Certification Commission General Membership Representative (National).
Awards Committee (National)

Former Emergency Preparedness Committee (National)

Former Operations and Maintenance Committee (National) 

Education & Training Chair (Florida)

Regular Presenter at APWA Florida Chapter Expo
Workforce Development Chair (WCB)

FWPCOA

Treasurer (Region IV)

Education Committee (Region IV)

Former Customer Relations Trustee (District IV).

 

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