TRAQ Full Course - Tempe, AZ
North Tempe Multigenerational Center
Monday, October 09-11, 2023
ONLY 20 SEATS AVAILABLE!
Day & Time
Monday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 8:00 am - 11:30 am
REGISTER HERE
Course Information
This 3-day course and exam is open to interested parties who meet the prerequisites (see Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide) and is limited to 20 arborists (first-come/first-served). The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.
Registration closes on September 7, 2023 or when class is filled. All payments are due at the time of registration. Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by September 7, 2023. All applications will be reviewed for approval. Your registration will be finalized via email. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER September 7, 2023.
What to do now:
Read the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide
Register by September 7, 2023
What to bring to class:
Your government-issued photo ID
TRAQ Manual and Workbook
Hard hat and high-visibility vest or shirt
#2 pencils and clipboard for taking notes
Rain gear, including large zip-lock bag
Please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors; we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone. Come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors.
Confirmation Packet:
You will receive a confirmation packet containing a letter with the date and time of the course and the name of the appropriate contact person. The confirmation packet includes one copy each of the Tree Risk Assessment Manual, TRAQ Clipboard, and Tree Risk Assessment Workbook. Individuals taking a retake exam will not receive a new manual or workbook. No refunds or discounts are given if you already own the Tree Risk Assessment Manual.
Confirmation packets will be shipped to the address provided on the personal information registration page. Please provide a physical shipping address. ISA cannot ship to a PO box.
Prerequisites:
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.
Current ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified holder registering to re-qualify
ISA Certified Arborist Number
ISA BCMA Number
Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester
Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Traditional Forestry, or Horticulture Degree from an accredited college or university
Others listed in the TRAQ application guide
Questions: Call Rita Franco at 866.785.8960 or email rita@wcisa.net
Registration:
$625.00 - ISA/WCISA Member
$750.00 - Non-member
Registration deadline is September 7, 2023.
CEUs:
14.5 - CA/CTW/MS
6.0 - BCMA-P
6.0 - BCMA-M
2.5 - BCMA-S
Instructor: Kevin Eckert
Kailua, Hawaii USA
Kevin Eckert, Founder, President and Managing Director of Arbor Global, has over 40 years of active, hands-on program research, design, implementation and management experience. He has high level knowledge, skills and abilities with the diversity of issues and challenges encountered in tropical and temperate arboriculture and vegetation management. Kevin is an ISA BCMA as well as ISA Certified Utility Specialist. Kevin currently serves on both the WCISA and Britton Fund Boards.
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 qual@isa-arbor.com. Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified of a determination.
Location
North Tempe Multigenerational Center
1555 N. Bridalwreath Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Location
North Tempe Multigenerational Center
1555 N. Bridalwreath Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
