Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Courses
The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a ½ 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.
For more information and a list of prerequisites to take this course view the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide.
LOCATIONS AND DATES
Surrey, British Columbia - Wednesday 7 March 2018 - Friday 9 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Allison Park, Pennsylvania- Wednesday 14 March 2018 - Friday 16 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Penn-Del Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Atlanta, Georgia- Wednesday 14 March 2018 - Friday 16 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the ISA Southern Chapter .
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- COURSE IS FULL, NO SEATS AVAILABLE
- Event Website
Newmarket, Ontario- Tuesday 20 March 2018 - Thursday 22 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Los Angeles, California- Wednesday 21 March 2018 - Friday 23 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Western Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Jackson, New Jersey- Thursday 22 March 2018 - Saturday 24 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Morris Arboretum - University of Pennsylvania .
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Deerfield, Illinois - Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Illinois Arborist Association.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
El Cerrito, California- Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Western Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Oregon City, Oregon - Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Registration for this event has now closed.
- Event Website
Memphis, Tennessee- Wednesday, 28 March 2018 - Friday, 30 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the ISA Southern Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 28 February 2018
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Richmond, Virginia- Wednesday 28 March 2018 - Friday 30 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 26 February 2018
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Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand - Wednesday 11 April 2018 - Friday 13 April 2018
- This event is hosted by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association.
- Deadline for registration is 28 February 2018
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Grinnel, Iowa - Thursday, 12 April 2018 - Saturday, 14 April 2018
- This event is hosted by the Iowa Arborist Association.
- Deadline for registration is 15 March 2018
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Seattle, Washington - Monday 16 April 2018 - Wednesday 18 April 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 19 March 2018
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Edmonton, Alberta- Wednesday 25 April 2018 - Friday 27 April 2018
- This event is hosted by the Prairie Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 26 March 2018
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College Station, Texas - Wednesday 2 May 2018 - Friday 4 May 2018
- This event is hosted by ISA Texas.
- Deadline for registration is 30 March 2018
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Helena, Montana - Wednesday 23 May 2018 - Friday 25 May 2018
- This event is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 24 April 2018
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Fairhope, Alabama- Wednesday 30 May 2018 - Friday 1 June 2018
- This event is hosted by ISA and the Southern Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 30 April 2018
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Whitby, Ontario- Wednesday 30 May 2018 - Friday 1 June 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 20 April 2018
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Seattle, Washington - Monday 11 June 2018 - Wednesday 13 June 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 14 May 2018
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Surrey, British Columbia - Monday 11 June 2018 - Wednesday 13 June 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 23 May 2018
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Oregon City, Oregon - Monday 18 June 2018 - Wednesday 20 June 2018
- This event is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 21 May 2018
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Gaithersburg, Maryland - Tuesday 17 July 2018 - Thursday 19 July 2018
- This event is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 15 June 2018
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Saint Paul, Minnesota- Wednesday 6 August 2018 - Friday 8 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture.
- Deadline for registration is 10 July 2018
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Brisbane, QLD Australia - Wednesday 15 August 2018 - Friday 17 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the Queensland Arboricultural Association.
- Deadline for registration is 8 July 2018
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Denver, Colorado - Wednesday 22 August 2018 - Friday 24 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 24 July 2018
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Indianapolis, Indiana - Tuesday 25 September 2018 - Thursday 27 September 2018
- This event is hosted by the Indiana Arborist Association .
- Deadline for registration is 28 August 2018
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Hamilton, Ontario- Monday 15 October 2018 - Wednesday 17 October 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 5 September 2018
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Cobourg, Ontario- Tuesday 13 November 2018 - Thursday 15 November 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 5 September 2018
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Please check back for dates and locations for the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. The schedule will be updated as more events become available.
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Courses
To be eligible for the TRAQ Renewal Course, candidates must have already taken the TRAQ course and passed the exam. The Renewal is an abbreviated version of the full course. The Renewal 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 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.
LOCATIONS AND DATES
Singapore - Thursday 1 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the National Parks Board.
- Deadline for registration is 1 February 2018
- Registration Coming Soon!
Singapore - Friday 2 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the National Parks Board.
- Deadline for registration is 2 February 2018
- Registration Coming Soon!
Newmarket, Ontario- Friday 23 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 2 February 2018
- Event Website
Lynchburg, Virginia - Monday 26 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 23 February 2018
- Register Now
Deerfield, Illinois - Thursday 29 March 2018
- This event is hosted by the Illinois Arborist Association.
- Deadline for registration is 23 February 2018
- Register Now
College Station, Texas - Tuesday 1 May 2018
- This event is hosted by ISA Texas.
- Deadline for registration is 30 March 2018
- Register Now
Helena, Montana - Tuesday 22 May 2018
- This event is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 24 April 2018
- Register Now
Fairhope, Alabama- Tuesday 29 May 2018
- This event is hosted by ISA and the Southern Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 30 April 2018
- Register Now
Gaithersburg, Maryland - Friday 20 July 2018
- This event is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 22 June 2018
- Register Now
Saint Paul, Minnesota- Tuesday 7 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture.
- Deadline for registration is 10 July 2018
- Register Now
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Tuesday 14 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the Queensland Arboricultural Association.
- Deadline for registration is 8 July 2018
- Registration Coming Soon!
Indianapolis, Indiana - Thursday 16 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the Indiana Arborist Association .
- Deadline for registration is 19 July 2018
- Register Now
Denver, Colorado - Tuesday 21 August 2018
- This event is hosted by the ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter .
- Deadline for registration is 24 July 2018
- Register Now
Hamilton, Ontario- Thursday 18 October 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 5 September 2018
- Registration Coming Soon!
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Cobourg, Ontario- Friday 16 November 2018
- This event is hosted by the Ontario Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 5 September 2018
- Register Now
Gainesville, Virginia- Friday 30 November 2018
- This event is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
- Deadline for registration is 30 October 2018
- Register Now
Please check back for dates and locations for the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal. The schedule will be updated as more events become available.
COURSE 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.
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 qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a ½ 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.
For more information and a list of prerequisites to take this course view
the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Handbook.
LOCATIONS AND DATES
Bismarck, North Dakota – Thursday, 22 September - Saturday, 24 September 2016
Indianapolis, Indiana – Tuesday, 27 September - Thursday, 29 September 2016
Seattle, Washington – Tuesday, 27 September - Thursday, 29 September 2016
Malmö, Sweden – Wednesday, 28 September - Friday, 30 September 2016
Woking, United Kingdom – Monday, 3 October - Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Malmö, Sweden – Monday, 3 October - Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Hong Kong – Thursday, 6 October - Saturday, 8 October 2016
Parramatta, New South Wales – Thursday, 6 October - Saturday, 8 October 2016
Kaneohe, Hawaii – Monday, 10 October - Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Parramatta, New South Wales – Monday, 10 October - Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario – Wednesday, 12 October - Friday, 14 October 2016
Auburn Hills, Michigan – Tuesday, 18 October - Thursday, 20 October 2016
Gainesville, Virginia – Wednesday, 2 November - Friday, 4 November 2016
Denver, Colorado – Monday, 7 November - Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Highland Heights, Kentucky – Wednesday, 9 November - Friday, 11 November 2016
Brevard, North Carolina – Monday, 14 November - Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Oyster Bay, New York – Monday, 14 November - Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Surrey, British Columbia – Monday, 14 November - Wednesday, 16 November 2016
East Syracuse, New York – Thursday, 17 November - Saturday, 19 November 2016
London, Ontario – Monday, 21 November - Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Oregon City, Oregon – Monday, 28 November - Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Charlotte, North Carolina – Wednesday, 30 November - Friday, 2 December 2016
Spokane, Washington –Wednesday, 7 December - Friday, 9 December 2016
Seattle, Washington – Monday, 12 December - Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Brighton, Colorado – Tuesday, 13 December - Thursday, 15 December 2016
Surrey, British Columbia – Tuesday, 24 January - Thursday, 26 January 2017
Seattle, Washington – Tuesday, 14 February - Thursday, 16 February 2017
Oregon City, Oregon – Wednesday, 22 February - Friday, 24 February 2017
Surrey, British Columbia – Wednesday, 8 March - Friday, 10 March 2017
Wellington, New Zealand – Wednesday, 8 March - Friday, 10 March 2017
Seattle, Washington – Monday, 17 April - Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory – Friday, 28 April - Sunday, 30 April 2017
Surrey, British Columbia – Wednesday, 7 June - Friday, 9 June 2017
Oregon City, Oregon – Monday, 12 June - Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Seattle, Washington – Monday, 12 June - Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Please check back for dates and locations for the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.
The schedule will be updated as more events become available.