ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course
Upcoming Courses
October 2-4, 2024 – St. Paul
St. Paul Student Center / University of Minnesota – St. Paul Campus
2017 Buford Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
Registration closes September 4 or when registration fills!
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please read before registering below.
- Read the <<ISA TRAQ Application Guide>> to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and requirements and details about the credential and the courses.
- Registration closes 30 days prior to the course or when the capacity fills. There are only 20 seats available for the course, so register early!
- REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: MSA will retain $50 for all cancellations before the registration deadline. No refunds are provided after the registration deadline. Rosters for Course and Exam Materials are submitted to ISA at that time along with guarantees for venue, catering, etc.
- Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual after the registration deadline.
- Confirmation packets and course materials are shipped by ISA 3 weeks prior to the start of the course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The TRAQ course and credential provide 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.
Earning the qualification requires attendance at a 2-day educational “full” course followed by a ½ day assessment that includes both a written and field exams. The schedule for the course is as follows:
- Day 1: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Day 2: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Day 3: (Exam day) 8:00am – 11:30 am.
- It is required that you attend the entire course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.
- Light breakfast and lunch are provide Days 1 & 2. Light breakfast is provided for Day 3.
ISA CEUs: 14.5
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.
A course packet will be mailed to you 3 weeks prior to the course date. This packet includes a Course Manual and a Course Workbook that you can read and study to prepare for the course. It is strongly suggested that you read the materials prior to the course. Not all of the materials on the exams will be covered in detail in the classroom. The Manual and Workbook are essential parts of the learning process for this course.
COURSE FEES:
$695 – 825 – You must pay by credit card to register online. Contact MSA to pay by check.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: MSA will retain $50 for all cancellations before the registration deadline. No refunds are provided after the registration deadline. Final rosters are delivered to ISA and event guarantees are due at that time.
QUESTIONS:
msa@msa-live.org
