ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialists ExamFriday, September 19th, 2008Location: Dekalb Extension
These credential holders have a minimum of 18 months experience
professionally climbing trees in a safe and efficient manner to perform
tree care. They have knowledge in the major aspects involved in tree care
including, pruning, removal, cabling and safety. They must pass a knowledge
exam and a skills exam conducted by trained evaluators.
If you are getting ready to test for the Certified Tree Worker
Exam and have participated in the ISA Chapter or International Tree Climbing
Championships, you may waive the work climb portion of the skills exam for the
ISA Certified Tree Worker/ Climber Specialist (CTW/CS) certification exam
providing you satisfy all of the other requirements. Should you have any
questions regarding the Skills waiver please contact the ISA Certification
Department. Please make sure the form is filled out completely and signed by
the ISA certified Tree Worker Evaluator before submittal. Click
here to download a copy of the Skills Exam Waiver Form.
Click here
to download a copy of the ISA Tree Worker Application Handbook
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Click here
to download a copy of the ISA Tree Worker skills form
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
ATTENTION: If you are located in Arizona, California,
Hawaii, or Nevada, please visit the Western Chapter to obtain Tree Worker information.
http://www.wcisa.net/.
Mail or fax application with payment to:
International Society of Arboriculture
Post Office Box 3129,
Champaign, IL 61826-3129
Phone (217) 355-9411,
Fax (217) 355-9516,
Click here to complete the Tree Worker/Climber Specialist Application online. (1st time applicants only)
Once
you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive a
confirmation email stating your application was received by the
Applications Coordinator.
Click here to see a list of recommended study materials for the exam
Click here to view the exam outline.
Click here to view the exam tree list.
Test Locations and Dates for Tree Worker Exams.
http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/tests.aspx
Interested in the ISA Membership?
Click here for
information on becoming a member of the International Society of Arboriculture.
If you have any questions you may email us at
cert@isa-arbor.com
or call us at (217) 355-9411.
