TRAQ - ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

TRAQ ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Note: This ISA qualification is only offered in English. Therefore, the official documents have not been translated and are only in English.

About

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) is a voluntary qualification program designed to train and assess candidates in a specialized area of arboriculture. When a professional obtains the ISA TRAQ qualification, they should be recognized by their peers and the public as a tree care professional possessing specialized knowledge in tree risk assessment. To obtain this qualification, eligible candidates must undergo training and successfully complete both a thorough written assessment and a practical assessment. To maintain their qualification, TRAQ qualification holders must undergo retraining and retake the exam every seven (7) years.

The program offers tree care professionals the opportunity to learn a standardized and systematic process of tree risk assessment and to provide information to tree owners and risk managers when making decisions that enhance the safety of people and property and improve the benefits, health, and longevity of trees. Once the program is successfully completed, qualified professionals:

• master the fundamental principles of limited and basic tree risk assessment as outlined in the ISA publication "Best Management Practices: Tree Risk Assessment;
• understand the principles of advanced diagnostic techniques for assessing tree risks;
• know how to gather and synthesize the information necessary to assess tree risks; and
• are able to make reasoned judgments and formulate recommendations for mitigating identified risks.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must have obtained one of the following accreditations or certifications:

• ISA® Certified Arborist or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®
• ISA TRAQ
• A diploma in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or issued by a college or university
• A national certification or certificate in arboriculture
• A state/province-approved arboriculture license or certification

To obtain the full list of eligibility requirements and accepted accreditations, please refer to the following guide (in English only):

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide

Course and Evaluation

The complete program includes a two-day training course followed by a half-day of evaluations consisting of written and practical exams. Eligible candidates must complete the course and pass both evaluations to earn this qualification.
When registering for an ISA TRAQ event, candidates must agree to the terms and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide.

TRAQ TERMS

Before registering, ensure that you are eligible. If you have not yet submitted your application, here is the link to the application form.

An application fee of $40 USD (ISA member) or $60 USD (non-ISA member) applies if you do not hold an ISA certification title. 

Note: Holders of a TRAQ qualification or certification do not need to apply for approval.

Carefully check the eligibility criteria.

Registration fees for ineligible candidates will be refunded, but an administrative fee of $25 will be deducted from the refund.
Application fees to the ISA are non-refundable.

INSCRIPTION

As this training requires meeting eligibility criteria, you must submit an approval request before registering for the training. Only those who have been approved will be able to secure their spot.

Visit the ISA site to submit an approval request

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