Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications (TRAQ) Course, November, 2014
Date and time
Location
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington, Great Hall (Sanctuary)
3564 Clays Mill Road Lexington, Kentucky 40503Refund Policy
Description
"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.
Day 1: Educational Session (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
Module 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics
Day 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Module 6: Tree Inspection and Assessment Module 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization Module 8: Mitigation
Module 9: Reporting
Review and Exam Information
Day 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am)
Written exam Performance-based exam
*Times are subject to change
Registration includes:
a) Tree Risk Assessment Manual (If they already have a copy they can deduct this from the registration fee at the rate of $59.95 for ISA/KAA members & $69.95 for non-members). They must have read the manual prior to the course.
b) Lunches and breaks are included each day.
c) Come prepared for the weather-of-the-day.
PREREQUISITES FOR TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION
To earn a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification you must hold or have held one of the following prerequisites. Please indicate which prerequisite(s) can be used to verify your eligibility. For non-ISA credentials, please submit a copy of a certificate, credential
identification card, diploma, or similar documentation. Copies should be emailed to Lauraolambert@mac.com.
Current TRACE or TRAQ Holder registering to Re-Qualify ISA Certified Arborist. Provide Certification ID#
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Provide Certification ID# European Tree Worker
European Tree Technician
Fachagrarwirt Baumpflege
AHC30810 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Australia)
NZ National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 4)
United Kingdom Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Arboriculture Connecticut Arborist License
Louisiana Arborist License
Rhode Island Arborist License
Maryland Tree Expert
Massachusetts Certified Arborist
New Jersey Certified Tree Expert
New Hampshire Arborists Association Certified Arborist
Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester
Arboriculture or Urban Forestry Degree that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from an accredited college or university that is accredited or recognized under a system that is substantially similar to accreditation.
If you hold a credential or have completed a program of study that is not listed above, go to www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/ cert_Cred_TRAQ_EligibilityAppeal.pdf for information on submitting an appeal. Please be aware that the appeals process could take several months.