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Fax: +1.240.547.1795

Mailing Address

International Society of Arboriculture
PO Box 191
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
United States

Physical Address

International Society of Arboriculture
270 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30303
United States

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
Allison Park, Pennsylvania- Wednesday 14 March 2018 - Friday 16 March 2018
Atlanta, Georgia- Wednesday 14 March 2018 - Friday 16 March 2018
Newmarket, Ontario- Tuesday 20 March 2018 - Thursday 22 March 2018
Los Angeles, California- Wednesday 21 March 2018 - Friday 23 March 2018
Jackson, New Jersey- Thursday 22 March 2018 - Saturday 24 March 2018
Deerfield, Illinois - Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
El Cerrito, California- Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
Oregon City, Oregon - Monday 26 March 2018 - Wednesday 28 March 2018
Memphis, Tennessee- Wednesday, 28 March 2018 - Friday, 30 March 2018
Richmond, Virginia- Wednesday 28 March 2018 - Friday 30 March 2018
Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand - Wednesday 11 April 2018 - Friday 13 April 2018
Grinnel, Iowa - Thursday, 12 April 2018 - Saturday, 14 April 2018
Seattle, Washington - Monday 16 April 2018 - Wednesday 18 April 2018
Edmonton, Alberta- Wednesday 25 April 2018 - Friday 27 April 2018
College Station, Texas - Wednesday 2 May 2018 - Friday 4 May 2018
Helena, Montana - Wednesday 23 May 2018 - Friday 25 May 2018
Fairhope, Alabama- Wednesday 30 May 2018 - Friday 1 June 2018
Whitby, Ontario- Wednesday 30 May 2018 - Friday 1 June 2018
Seattle, Washington - Monday 11 June 2018 - Wednesday 13 June 2018
Surrey, British Columbia - Monday 11 June 2018 - Wednesday 13 June 2018
Oregon City, Oregon - Monday 18 June 2018 - Wednesday 20 June 2018
Gaithersburg, Maryland - Tuesday 17 July 2018 - Thursday 19 July 2018
Saint Paul, Minnesota- Wednesday 6 August 2018 - Friday 8 August 2018
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Wednesday 15 August 2018 - Friday 17 August 2018
Denver, Colorado - Wednesday 22 August 2018 - Friday 24 August 2018
Indianapolis, Indiana - Tuesday 25 September 2018 - Thursday 27 September 2018
Hamilton, Ontario- Monday 15 October 2018 - Wednesday 17 October 2018
Cobourg, Ontario- Tuesday 13 November 2018 - Thursday 15 November 2018

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
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  • Deadline for registration is 1 February 2018
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Singapore - Friday 2 March 2018
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  • Deadline for registration is 2 February 2018
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Newmarket, Ontario- Friday 23 March 2018
Lynchburg, Virginia - Monday 26 March 2018
Deerfield, Illinois - Thursday 29 March 2018
College Station, Texas - Tuesday 1 May 2018
Helena, Montana - Tuesday 22 May 2018
Fairhope, Alabama- Tuesday 29 May 2018
Gaithersburg, Maryland - Friday 20 July 2018
Saint Paul, Minnesota- Tuesday 7 August 2018
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Tuesday 14 August 2018
Indianapolis, Indiana - Thursday 16 August 2018
Denver, Colorado - Tuesday 21 August 2018
Hamilton, Ontario- Thursday 18 October 2018
Cobourg, Ontario- Friday 16 November 2018
Gainesville, Virginia- Friday 30 November 2018

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.

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