ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course: 5/26/23 (One day)

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course (TRAQ) –Lexington, KY

Hosted By: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) & KAA Instructor: Dr. Bill Fountain

Contact Information: For registration questions, email Laura Lambert at [email protected]

Course Pricing:

ISA member: $225.00USD

Non-member: $265.00USD

Member pricing is an exclusive benefit to ISA members only. You must be a current ISA member at the time of registration. All others will be charged non-member registration rates.

Retaking the Examination:

There is a $150 USD fee per retake up to one year from the original date that you took the course. Applications for retake must be submitted prior to the registration deadline for the scheduled course where you will retake your exam. You must phone the ISA at +1 217.355.9411 to schedule a retake.

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023

Agenda:

Registration: 7:45 am

Day 1: Educational Session & Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Course Opening

Module 1: Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment

Module 2: Levels of Assessment

Module 3: Target Assessment

Module 4: Site Assessment

Break (15 min)

Module 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics

Module 6: Tree Inspection and Assessment

Module 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization

Lunch (1 hour)

Module 8: Mitigation

Module 9: Reporting

Review/Flex Time (10 min)

Exam (3.5 hours)

Performance-based exam

Written Exam

Payment Instructions:

You must pay by credit card to register online.

All fees are charged in U.S. Dollars.

Credit cards are charged at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy:

A processing fee of $50 USD will be charged for all cancellations received on or before the August 15, 2022 deadline.

Course Information:

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

The course includes Tree Biology and Mechanics, Tree Inspection and Assessment, Data Analysis and Risk Categorization, and Risk Reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified.

The TRAQ Renewal Course is a one-day refresher, with five hours of instruction, and three hours to take the exam. Current TRAQ holders can complete the abbreviated course as early as four years into their qualification. You may complete the TRAQ Renewal Course as early as one year prior to your qualification expiration date. Once you have successfully passed the requirements, you will be given 5 years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the 5 year period granted with the credential.

By applying to participate in a TRAQ course, you are agreeing to the terms, conditions, and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide. Please review this document before applying for a course.

5 CEUs available

Prerequisites:

To be eligible for the TRAQ Renewal Course, candidates must have already taken the TRAQ course and passed the exam.

Confirmation Packet:

You will receive a confirmation packet with a letter containing the date and time of the course and the name of the appropriate contact person. Confirmation packets are shipped three weeks prior to the date the course begins.

Confirmation packets will be shipped using UPS to the address provided on the personal information registration page. Please provide a physical shipping address. ISA will not send confirmation to a PO Box number -you must submit a physical address.

Participants should bring:

• A government-issued photo identification card, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID
• Tree Risk Assessment Manual (included in your confirmation packet)
• Tree Risk Assessment Clipboard (included in your confirmation packet)
• Hard hat
• High visibility vest, coat, or other hi-vis attire
• Appropriate attire and footwear for both indoor and outdoor activities
• Writing utensil(s), including at least one #2 pencil

Special Testing Accommodations Request:

If you have a special need and require an accommodation for a course, please complete the Special Accommodation Request Form and submit it to [email protected]. Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified of a determination.

International Society of Arboriculture

Qualification lasts for 5 years. The window for renewal is from 6 months before the expiration to 6 months after expiration.  After the 5 ½ year (5 years, 6 months) mark has passed,  the arborist (you) will need to retake the entire 2 ½ day course at the full course fee.

Prerequisites: To renew the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) you must currently hold the TRAQ credential and be within at least 18 months of the credential expiration date.

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