BASIC INFORMATION
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Course Location:

Cost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member

Max Capacity: 30 attendees

Registration Deadline: October 7, 2024: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

To register and pay by check, please use this form.

ABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer)
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 TRAQ Renewal Course consists of a 5 hour educational course followed by a 3 hour assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the assessment in order to renew this qualification. 5 CEUs available.

Hosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association

Instructor: Mr. Steve Lane
Steve Lane is the Lead Urban Forestry Consultant at Great Lakes Urban Forestry, where he manages Urban Forests for over 100 public sector clients performing tree inventory, tree risk assessments, urban forestry management plans, and expert witness work.  He is the Past President of the Illinois Arborist Association and on the ISA Board of Directors.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY
Current TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as three and one-half (3 1/2) years into their Qualification (18 months before your expiration date). Once your current expiration date passes, you will need to retake the full course and assessment to be reinstated.  Once you have successfully passed the renewal requirements, you will be given five (5) years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the five-year period granted with the credential.

TENTATIVE AGENDA
Day 1: Educational Session and Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Course Opening
Module 1: Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment
Module 2: Levels of Assessment
Module 3: Target Assessment
Module 4: Site Assessment
Break (15 min)
Module 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics
Module 6: Tree Inspection and Assessment
Module 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization
Lunch (1 hour)
Module 8: Mitigation
Module 9: Reporting
Performance-based exam (approx. 3hrs)
Written Exam

Included in your registration:
 –   course registration
 –   exam fee
 –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes)
 –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes)
 –   lunch, beverages and snacks for the day

Travel and lodging is on your own.

What is required to bring to the class:
 – your government issued photo ID
 – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide)
 – a mask, your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required)
 – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets
 – rain gear, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!)
 – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors
 – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors; 
    we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone 

Special Testing Accommodations Requests:
If you have an accommodation request, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at 
http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class.

READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

WAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Renewal Course.  However, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.