ISA Qualifications
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
TRAQ is an ISA qualification program that trains arborists how to use the methodologies outlined in the ISA Best Management Practices for Tree Risk Assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. 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.
When applying to participate in a TRAQ event, applicants must agree to the terms, conditions, and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide. Visit the ISA TRAQ Credentials page for more information.
MAC-ISA offers the courses numerous times a year.
To be eligible to register for the course and take the exam, you must have earned one of the following credentials:
- ISA Certified Arborist® or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
- A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university.
- A national certification or certificate in arboriculture (see a complete list in the TRAQ handbook)
- ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status
- Licensing or Certification from an approved state/province program (see a complete list in the TRAQ handbook)
- SAF Certified Forester
Qualification Period
The TRAQ 3.0 credential is valid for seven (7) years from the date it is earned. extended from its previous five (5) year term.. A credential holder is required to take the course and pass the exam every 7 years in order to maintain the credential. No CEUs are needed to maintain this qualification. ISA certification holders will be offered 14.5 CEUs for attending the course. Click here for more information about ISA’s changes to the TRAQ
Course materials include a digital copy of the new Third Edition TRAQ Manual and if a hard copy manual is desired it may be purchased on the ISA Store (item #P1545).
